Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Performing ArtsIllinois, United States201-500 Employees
Founded in 1891, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is a major performing arts organization based in Chicago, Illinois. It performs well over one hundred concerts each year at its downtown home, Symphony Center, and at the Ravinia Festival on Chicago’s North Shore, reaching audiences through live performances and its extensive recording activity. The ensemble collaborates with leading conductors and guest artists from the international music scene, reflecting its standing within the global orchestral community. The CSO has earned multiple Grammy Awards in recognition of its recordings. It serves music lovers as its primary audience, delivering programs across its venues and through its recorded releases. In 2026, the CSO named Jean-Yves Thibaudet as Artist-in-Residence for the 2026/27 season, underscoring ongoing collaboration with renowned artists.