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About the Orchestra Founded in 1921 by George Lytton the Chicago Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra enjoys an excellent reputation as one of the oldest orchestras in the country. Throughout its history the CMSO formerly known as Chicago Businessmens Orchestra has played under the direction of distinguished guest conductors and soloists. These included conductors like Frederick Stock Rafael Kubelik George Dasch and Igor Stravinsky and soloists such as Percy Grainger Mischa Mischakoff Louis Sudler and William Warfield. About Russell Vinick Russell Vinick serves as Music Director and Conductor of the Chicago Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra Lake Shore Symphony Orchestra Chicago and adjunct music faculty member at Columbia College of Chicago.