Seeing the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the unparalleled Riccardo Muti, was a memorable occasion. Having years ago witnessed championship Chicago Bears and Chicago Bulls teams, it was high time to see one of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras. The CSO delivered! theweeklyopine.com/current-events/2021/9/30/world-class

A glimpse of the sun setting between Chicago skyscrapers - known as Chicagohenge - was a precursor to a delightful evening. (Photo credit The Weekly Opine)

Symphony Center is home base for the world-renown Chicago Symphony Orchestra. (Photo credit The Weekly Opine)

Attending a CSO concert for the first time required going first cabin, i.e., box seats. It was a great decision. (Photo credit The Weekly Opine)

Room with a view. (Photo credit The Weekly Opine)

Moments earlier, these seats were filled by top-of-the-line musicians. (Photo credit The Weekly Opine)

We had a splendid evening with one exception. Other than participating in the national anthem, trombones were left out of the evening’s performance. (Photo credit The Weekly Opine)