2023-24 SEASON: RESONATE

Our theme of RESONATE for the 2023-24 subscription season is all about the sheer power of music to connect and resonate with audiences from different walks of life. With a carefully curated selection of both classical and contemporary pieces, this season promises to be an extraordinary journey that will unite and uplift people of all ages, races, and cultures. Whether you're a seasoned classical music aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, get ready for an unforgettable musical adventure that will tug at your heartstrings and awaken your soul.

This season, the Chicago Sinfonietta is proud to present an electrifying lineup of fan-favorite works by legendary composers such as Mahler, Shostakovich, and Rachmaninoff, along with exciting contemporary pieces by talented composers like Carlos Simon and Clarice Assad. The Sinfonietta is also thrilled to feature an incredible lineup of special guests that you simply cannot miss, including violin prodigy Amaryn Olmeda, composer and bassist Xavier Foley, conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto, and pianist George Li. And for the first time ever at our new home, the Auditorium Theatre, we'll be hosting a holiday concert - Holidays of Light - led by conductor Chelsea Tipton, where you can experience festive traditions from around the world in spectacular fashion. So, mark your calendars and join us for an extraordinary season that's sure to be music to your ears!

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CONCERT 1

OPENING NIGHT
Naperville: Oct 5th
Chicago: Oct 7th


Featuring works by:
Baiocchi
Cuong
Mahler

CONDUCTOR
Mei-Ann Chen

CONCERT 2


Naperville: Nov 4th
Chicago: Nov 5th


Featuring works by:
Chavez
Contreras
Shostakovich

GUEST CONDUCTOR
Carlos Miguel Prieto

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

HOLIDAY CONCERT
Chicago: Dec 15th



Featuring works from holidays around the world

GUEST CONDUCTOR
Chelsea Tipton

CONCERT 3

MLK TRIBUTE CONCERT
Naperville: Jan 14th
Chicago: Jan 15th


Featuring works by:
Joplin
Foley
Bonds

SPECIAL GUEST
Xavier Foley (Double Bass)

CONDUCTOR
Mei-Ann Chen

CONCERT 4

CELEBRATING WOMEN
Naperville: Mar 15th
Chicago: Mar 16th


Featuring works by:
Price
Barber
Assad
Poulenc

SPECIAL GUESTS
Amaryn Olmeda (Violin)
Clarice Assad (Composer)

CONDUCTOR
Mei-Ann Chen

CONCERT 5

SEASON FINALE
Naperville: May 10th
Chicago: May 11th


Featuring works by:
Chin
Farrenc
Simon
Rachmaninoff

SPECIAL GUEST
George Li (Piano)

CONDUCTOR
Mei-Ann Chen
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