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A CSO flutist says goodbye to maestro Muti — in Europe
Published 2 years, 2 months ago
Description
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra this week wrapped a three-week international tour.
It was the orchestra’s first major overseas showcase since the pandemic.
This was also the final tour with retiring maestro Riccardo Muti, who has had a sizable impact on the sound of the CSO.
Chicago-raised flutist Emma Gerstein was hired by Muti in 2017.
She filed this audio diary from tour, in Vienna and Budapest.
Reporter: Host: Mary Dixon; Reporter: Elly Fishman