Ignite

Ignite Passion | Expression | Creativity. 2025-26 Season

Passion. Expression. Creativity.

Set your expectations ablaze with Chicago Sinfonietta- an orchestra for Chicago that look like Chicago. This season, Sinfonietta invites you to IGNITE—a bold journey where Passion fuels every note, Expression sets the stage on fire, and Creativity burns through the old to illuminate what’s next.

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Symphonic Music, Reimagined for Everyone

Still I Rise

march 6 & 7

Our Women’s Month concert features an original collaboration with Deeply Rooted Dance Theater to Florence Price, plus a CS commission by Shirley J. Thompson.

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American Rhapsody

May 8 & 10

Rhapsody in Blue featuring pianist Clayton Stephenson, Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony, and a tribute to Miles Davis conclude our IGNITE season.

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SOUNDSCAPE

April 11

Our signature gala event. Immerse yourself in an evening of live performances, fine dining, and creative surprises. Impact the next generation of artists and music lovers.

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“The most fun I’ve had in a long time at a music performance. The orchestra absolutely had us dancing in our seats during Beethoven. Thank you for everything the Chicago Sinfonietta does to make classical music accessible to all!”

IGNITE YOUR SYMPHONIC SEASON!

CONTACT OUR BOX OFFICE

Questions? Contact the Box Office for more information on ticketing, concerts, and ways to volunteer. Our friendly staff are here to help. Call our Box Office directly at (312) 284-1554 or email BoxOffice@ChicagoSinfonietta.org. We’re available Monday-Friday, 10AM to 4 PM and all day on concert days.

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