Conductor Riccardo Muti (AFP/Getty Images)World-renowned conductor Riccardo Muti kicks off his five-year contract as music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) with “Festa Muti,” a month-long celebration featuring free concerts, open rehearsals, a world premiere, and a festive symphony ball all from Sept 19 to Oct 17.
Maestro Muti is the 10th music director of the CSO.