Striking CSO musicians offering free concerts

Striking Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians announced Wednesday a series of free concerts.

The musicians, who have been on strike since March 11, are calling the series, "From the Heart of the Orchestra." Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, organizers say.

The first concert is at 8 p.m. Friday at PianoForte Studios, 1335 S. Michigan Ave., second floor. The small chamber concert will feature works by Mozart, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn. For more information, go to www.eventbrite.com.

The second concert is 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 25, at the CTU Hall, 1901 W. Carroll Ave. The concert, featuring the full CSO, will include selections from Beethoven and Mozart. For more information, go to www.eventbrite.com.

The musicians, members of the Chicago Federation of Musicians, say they are planning more concerts at "various venues throughout Chicago and the near suburbs."

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