A conversation with Klaus Mäkelä

Join us in welcoming Klaus Mäkelä as the 11th music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra!
From their very first moments on stage together, there was a connection. The electricity generated between Mäkelä and the CSO captivated audience members in Orchestra Hall. Mäkelä’s deep respect for the score and spirit of collaboration with his fellow musicians sparked dynamic performances full of exuberance and joy in music-making.
Following a term as Zell Music Director Designate, effective immediately, Mäkelä will begin an initial five-year tenure as Zell Music Director in September 2027. In this role, he will conduct the orchestra a minimum of 14 weeks per season: 10 weeks of subscription and other concerts in and around Chicago, plus four weeks of domestic and international tours.
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Klaus Mäkelä records exclusively for Decca Classics.
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