Riccardo Muti Named Music Director Emeritus for Life of Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Riccardo Muti named Chicago Symphony Orchestra's music director emeritus for life.
Announcement made after performance of Beethoven's "Missa Solemnis".
Muti's tenure as music director began in 2010-11 season and will end with a free concert in Millennium Park.
Muti scheduled to conduct CSO for six weeks in each of next two seasons, with additional weeks being discussed.
Muti has had lengthy tenures with other orchestras, including Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Philharmonia Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Teatro alla Scala.