All Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association-presented concerts through June 13 have been canceled, the CSOA announced Thursday.
“The decision follows a careful review of the continually evolving conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, is in accordance with the State of Illinois and City of Chicago’s multiphase recovery plans, and in response to the current safety guidelines from public health officials,” according to a CSOA statement. The CSOA continues to explore the possibility of rescheduling affected programs in the future. Programming plans for the 2021/22 season are in progress, with details to be announced later in the spring.”
Said CSOA President Jeff Alexander in a statement: “We reached the decision that it is not possible to present the programs we had originally planned for spring 2021 but are pleased to continue our digital offerings, which have been so well received. We are encouraged by and grateful for the tremendous support we have received from our loyal patrons and donors who remain engaged with our activities, even as they have been presented online and in new formats this season. We remain focused on preparations that allow maestro (Riccardo) Muti and the orchestra to come together to make music and to welcome audiences again to Symphony Center when it is safe to do so.”
New episodes of the “CSO Sessions” series featuring orchestra musicians and filmed in Orchestra Hall will continue to be released on https://cso.org/tv.
Ticket holders will have the value of their tickets automatically placed in their account. They also can convert the value into a tax-deductible contribution or obtain a refund.
For more information, visit www.cso.org or phone 312-294-3000.
Howard Reich is a Tribune critic.
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