CHICAGO, IL – Chicago Sinfonietta’s 2025 summer season gets underway at the end of this month with a debut appearance on the exquisite Chicago
Botanic Garden’s Morning Music Concert Series at the McGinley Pavillion. This Community Partnership takes place in the neighborhood of Glencoе/
Northbrook, North Suburbs.

Featuring Chicago Sinfonietta’s Principal Flute, Janice MacDonald and flutist Laura Hamm performing GP Telemann’s delightful Sonata No. 5 in A Major,
TWV 40:105.

View the Garden’s lakes and Evening Island as you listen to a relaxing musical performance. You can also enjoy a walk or grab a bite at one of the dining locations.

Enjoy the sound of beautiful music and see/hear your Chicago Sinfonietta musicians in works not on the upcoming 2025-26 season, IGNITЕ!

CHICAGO, IL – Chicago Sinfonietta mourns the loss of its friend, long-time board member, generous supporter, and advocate Philip (Phil) Louis Engel. Born on August 20, 1940, in
Chicago, Illinois, Phil passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, in his hometown. He is survived by La, his devoted wife of sixty-two years, his brother Thane and an adoring family. Our
thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.

“My heart goes out to Phil’s family,” said Chicago Sinfonietta Music Director Mei-Ann Chen. “Phil was on the search committee that hired me, and was an incredible force of support for
Chicago Sinfonietta. I still vividly remember Phil’s gentle smiles and warmest welcome when he interviewed me over dinner during my very first guest week with the Sinfonietta. One of the
kindest and the most thoughtful person, I am thankful for Phil and all he did for Chicago Sinfonietta. We will miss the one and only Phil Engel tremendously!”

Mr. Engel’s decades-long legacy of support and generosity will continue to inspire us at Chicago Sinfonietta. His remembrance in The Chicago Tribune may be read here.