World Renown Maestro Riccardo Muti brings a new era…a new vision to the CSO with yesterday’s kick off event to his Inaugural Season with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
It's been almost two years since May 2008 when "the great Riccardo Muti" said yes to Chicago. Yesterday, Muti, the tenth music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, stood before a packed house of CSO patrons, invited guests and the media to announce the 2010-2011 season.
Renown as one of the top maestros in the world, Muti impressed the crowd with his vision, outstanding resume having conducted most of the important orchestras in the world, from the Berlin Philharmonic to the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic to the Orchestre National de France, as well as the Vienna Philharmonic; and his wonderful unassuming manor along with a sharp sense of humor. If Muti ever wanted to give up conducting there's no doubt he could have a successful career as a stand up comic.
His vision is to use music to improve people's lives. "In a world full of violence, anger and crime, Muti believes that “music can educate people’s souls and make society better.” He has shown this commitment with visits and performances before earthquake victims, prisoners and troubled young people throughout the world through his "Paths of Friendship Project.”
Muti will be reaching out across Chicago with a free concert at Millennium Park on September 19th along with open rehearsals in Chicago and the Pilsen neighborhood throughout the upcoming season. Look for some exciting new programs aimed at bringing younger audiences to the CSO. Stayed tuned--it looks like the CSO may become an all ages venue. For a look at the upcoming season go to www.cso.org.
BARGAIN EATS
Whether you are a fish lover or have gone cold turkey by giving up meat on Fridays you don't have to starve. Here are a few places to dive in:
Try English a River North spot where you can eat fish and chips for only $8.
Wash it down with a cold pint and you're ready to go full speed ahead into the weekend.
444 N. LaSalle St. 312 222 6200.
For 95 cents more head to Patsy's Place in Lincoln Park for an all you can eat fish fry featuring fish and chips. If you're a fan of cheap eats but not fish you may want to wait until the weekend and try their brunch at 5.95 for an entree. 2825 N. Lincoln 773 248 2825.
Mac's American Pub--a popular Ukrainian Village hang out cooks up a mean plate of fish and chips for $8. The mac 'n cheese is also a big fav.
1801 W. Division St. 773 782 4400.
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