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Vienna Aisle: Happily in tune with CSO, Muti nixes idea of position at Vienna State Opera

Nov 3, 2014 – 3:43 pm | 4,243 views
Chicago Symphony rehearses Verdi Requiem at Vienna Musikverein Oct. 31, 2014 (Todd Rosenberg)

Report: When Riccardo Muti says that the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is one of the greatest orchestras in the world – as he did before 300 adoring guests in an intimate recital space at the famed Musikverein – the Viennese simply take it in stride. Out of politeness and affection alone they would give him that. Muti has been a favorite in the Austrian musical capital for decades. Curiosity about Muti’s Chicago orchestra was high during the CSO’s weeklong visit capping a five-country European tour. So was speculation whether he might be interested in the biggest music directorship in Vienna, suddenly open. But Muti says Chicago’s enough for him.

Thomas Hampson’s regal turn sets tone for ‘Simon Boccanegra’ at Lyric Opera

Oct 17, 2012 – 3:24 pm | 6,753 views
Thomas Hampson in the Council Chamber Scene of Verdi's Simon Boccanegra at Lyric Opera of Chicago 2012 credit Dan Rest

Review: ★★★★