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Muti to Lead Chicago Symphony

Italian personality had been pursued by NY orchestra, others

By Kate Rockwood, Newser Staff

Posted May 5, 2008 2:23 PM CDT

(Newser) – After four years of searching for a new music director, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra has finally found its man: Italian maestro Riccardo Muti. He will take over for the 2010-11 season on a five-year contract. In September, Muti rejected the idea of an American music... Read full story »

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