Chicago Symphony Rosenthal Archives
Formed in 1990 during the CSO's centennial season, the Chicago Symphony Samuel R. and Marie Louise Rosenthal Archives house an extensive collection of audio-visual materials, programs, photographs, newspaper clippings and administrative records documenting the activities of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Chorus, Civic Orchestra and Orchestra Hall and Chicago Symphony Center events.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1891 by Theodore Thomas.
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Biographies of former music directors from Theodore Thomas to Riccardo Muti
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Orchestra Hall was inaugurated in 1904 and Chicago Symphony Center opened in 1997.
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The first meeting for the incorporation of the Orchestral Association was held at the Chicago Club on December 17, 1890.
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Biographies of former chorus directors Margaret Hillis and Duain Wolfe
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Titled positions with the Chicago Symphony, including principal guest conductors and artists-in-residence
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Biographies of former composers-in-residence from John Corigliano to Jessie Montgomery
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Founded in 1989, the Chicago Symphony's archives were renamed for the Rosenthals in January 1997.
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The Rosenthal Archives offers a number of services to patrons, media and the general public.
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Frank Villella, director of the Chicago Symphony Rosenthal Archives, writes the blog From the Archives.
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