Will international tours make the Chicago Symphony Orchestra better at home?

Will international tours make the Chicago Symphony Orchestra better at home?
Will international tours make the Chicago Symphony Orchestra better at home?

Will international tours make the Chicago Symphony Orchestra better at home?

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This year, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra has performed in places all over the world, including Warsaw and Geneva. However, traveling abroad costs a lot and the logistics are complicated. Imagine moving a hundred musicians, staff, and delicate instruments across the Atlantic. The Chicago Tribune’s Mark Caro talks about the pros and cons of the orchestra’s international tours. Photo Courtesy of Flickr/JORDANFISCHER