Muti to return Feb 3 (was Proud of Chicago: Riccardo Muti Welcoming Event)

http://cso.org/TicketsAndEvents/EventDetails.aspx?eid=3664

Pretty big deal-- the CSO never plays at Millenium Park, and very very rarely for free -- this is a special "Concert for Chicago" to kick off Riccardo Muti's tenure as the new Music Director.

Bombastic program including Respighi's "Pines of Rome" and Tchaikovsky's "Romeo and Juliet."

Food/drink allowed . . . probably want to be there at 4:30 to stake out seats, or by 5 to get lawn space (maybe earlier.)

Go on Marauders, roll out of bed around 2 and start moseying downtown . . . perfect day.

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Permalink Reply by Liz W. Durham on September 21, 2010 at 12:17am

Wasn't complaining about Mayor Daley and the city. (But hey, jab away...this is how you like to play?) And I don't feel angry at American culture. I actually think Chicago has a lot to offer and I greatly appreciate events and experiences like Sunday's show.

Subsidizing the arts? You care to elaborate?

H3N3 said:

I suppose it was only a matter of time until this turned into a complaint about Daley and the city . . .

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Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on September 21, 2010 at 1:35am

I'm afraid the "meat-hat" comment went over my head . . .

James Baum said:

Heh, What a "meat-hat" thing to say...

:P

H3N3 said:
Begin Phase II of Symphony Discussion: Subsidizing the Arts.
Take it away, James.

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Permalink Reply by David on September 21, 2010 at 7:57am

So did you wind up locking up at the Cycle Center?

Last time I was at the Art Institute and it looked like rain I almost parked there, but the free room was off in a corner, completely unobserved, empty, kinda spooky, and had a weird DIY sign-in system. I felt that others must know something I don't know and so I just parked outside next to the institute. I'm curious if the free parking inside the center actually gets used for big events like this (the monthly paid parking was much nicer).

milesperhour said:

I'm going to lock up at the McDonald's Cycle Center. I called and they said there is enough free parking for an event like tonight. Has anyone ever locked up there?

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Permalink Reply by milesperhour on September 21, 2010 at 5:31pm

I called ahead because the website made it sound like they have free indoor parking. I thought it sounded too good to be true and it was. When I got there they pointed me to outdoor parking behind the facility and told me they had security cameras there. Yes, because we all know how much of a deterrent cameras are to crime. In reality the place was so packed, I can't imagine a bike getting stolen, but I took my bike on the lawn with me. I was more or less sitting behind the shell. I never made it into the field and I left after 15 minutes because I couldn't hear anything and the girl sitting next to me wouldn't shut up. "like omg"

It's a shame that the city doesn't offer indoor, secure parking. The bike I prefer to ride, I don't dare lock-up so I can only take it places where I can bring it inside or keep beside me at all times.

David said:

So did you wind up locking up at the Cycle Center?

Last time I was at the Art Institute and it looked like rain I almost parked there, but the free room was off in a corner, completely unobserved, empty, kinda spooky, and had a weird DIY sign-in system. I felt that others must know something I don't know and so I just parked outside next to the institute. I'm curious if the free parking inside the center actually gets used for big events like this (the monthly paid parking was much nicer).

milesperhour said:
I'm going to lock up at the McDonald's Cycle Center. I called and they said there is enough free parking for an event like tonight. Has anyone ever locked up there?

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Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on January 17, 2011 at 2:19pm

Muti scheduled to return . . . not counting my chickens.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
MUTI AND MITSUKO

Thursday, February 3, 8:00
Friday, February 4, 1:30
Saturday, February 5, 8:00
Tuesday, February 8, 7:30    United Airlines Tuesdays

Performers

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Riccardo Muti, conductor
Mitsuko Uchida, piano


Program

Cherubini Overture in G Major
Schumann Piano Concerto
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
MUTI CONDUCTS TCHAIKOVSKY & HINDEMITH

Thursday, February 10, 8:00
Friday, February 11, 1:30
Saturday, February 12, 8:00
Tuesday, February 15, 7:30    United Airlines Tuesdays

Performers

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Riccardo Muti, conductor
Vadim Repin, violin


Program

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Major
Clyne rewind
Hindemith Symphony in E-flat

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
MUTI CONDUCTS AND ANDSNES PLAYS BRAHMS

Thursday, February 17, 8:00
Friday, February 18, 8:00
Saturday, February 19, 8:00

Performers

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Riccardo Muti, conductor
Leif Ove Andsnes, piano


Program

Stravinsky Suite from The Fairy’s Kiss
Varèse Arcana
Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2