Riccardo Muti addresses the audience at Symphony Center

On Thursday, September 23, Music Director Riccardo Muti joined the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and a capacity audience at Symphony Center in a heartfelt reunion after more than nineteen months apart. To mark the momentous occasion, Muti opened the evening by addressing the vitality of culture: “You are here tonight because you need music … That is the reason why we are here. We are here to give you emotions, to give you the sound of beauty, of harmony.” For additional videos of Riccardo Muti, visit https://www.riccardomutimusic.com. Tickets and more info: https://cso.org Facebook:   / chicagosymphony   Instagram:   / chicagosymphony   Twitter:   / chicagosymphony