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Chicago Symphony Chorus

About

The history of the Chorus began in 1957, when sixth music director Fritz Reiner invited Margaret Hillis to establish a chorus to equal the quality of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Hillis accepted the challenge, and the Chicago Symphony Chorus first performed in March and April 1958.


Chorus Directors

Margaret Hillis (1957-1994)
Duain Wolfe (1994-2022)

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