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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra began when a group of citizens became concerned with the city’s reputation in the arts at the end of the 19th Century. As Chicago grew and gained renown as a center of industry and commerce Charles Norman Fay took a trip to New York, representing a group of Chicago’s leading citizens, and met with the respected German conductor Theodore Thomas.
Thomas had gained a reputation as a leader in bringing symphonic music to America. Not long after this meeting Theodore Thomas was established as the leader of the Chicago Orchestra, now known as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Thomas remained music director until his death of pneumonia on January 4, 1905. Read the rest of this entry »
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