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From Bach to Boulez: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Announces Brilliant 2014-15 Season
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra announced two pieces of important news yesterday: The orchestra's widely-respected music director Riccardo Muti signed a new contract with the CSO, extending his tenure as music director through 2020; and the CSO announced programming for their 2014-15 season. Roald Dahl's 'Dirty Beasts,' Music by Benjamin Wallfisch, Premieres at London's Southbank Centre
"In these times when kids have so many options, I was hoping with this piece aimed at people under the age of 10 to inspire them to explore the orchestra," said Wallfisch.
