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Chicago Sinfonietta announces 2025-26 season, IGNITE

Chicago, IL – Chicago Sinfonietta announced today details of IGNITE, a bold, dynamic season fueled by passion, creativity and expression, celebrating the power of music, the culture of Chicago, paying tribute to those who have and continue to inspire change, and lighting the way to deeper connections. The season is an open invitation to engage […] Posted in News & Press Releases

Connecting and Creating: Surprise collaboration between Chicago Sinfonietta and Shedd Aquarium

Chicago Sinfonietta partnered with Shedd Aquarium to present a surprise performance in the aquarium’s Abbott Oceanarium. Motivated by the recent naming of Shedd’s newest beluga calf, Opus (OH-pus), the exciting collaboration highlighted the importance of sound in nature. Read more Posted in News & Press Releases

Chicago Sinfonietta announces new President and CEO

Following an extensive search announced in early 2025 which drew over 186 applicants from the United States, Canada, and Europe, Chicago Sinfonietta today announced the appointment of the internationally recognized orchestra’s new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Read more Posted in News & Press Releases

Chicago Sinfonietta closes season with Tonal Transformation

The orchestra will perform its season finale May 9 in Naperville and May 10 in Chicago and will feature saxophonist Timothy McAllister. Read more Posted in News & Press Releases

MacArthur Foundation | Chicago Sinfonietta honored to receive a MacArthur Foundation 2025 Culture, Equity, and the Arts Grant

Chicago Sinfonietta is honored to receive a significant grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation over the next three years as one of 15 organizations “that help enrich communities in Chicago”. Read more Posted in News & Press Releases

Symphony.org | Chicago Sinfonietta Performs Electro-Acoustic “Black Being,” Featuring Two Flutes, Commissioned Text

In Monday’s (1/13) Chicago Sun-Times, Erica Thompson writes, “Flutist, singer and composer Nathalie Joachim can trace her musical tastes back to her childhood.  Read more Posted in News & Press Releases

Chicago Sun Times | Duo to bring flute-forward piece on Black womanhood to Chicago Sinfonietta’s MLK concert

Nathalie Joachim and Allison Loggins-Hull, of Flutronix, will play their electro-acoustic “Black Being” piece with the Chicago Sinfonietta on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Read more Posted in News & Press Releases

Musical America | MA Top 30 Professional: James Weidner

After serving on the Chicago Sinfonietta’s board for several years, James Weidner is stepping down from his role as the board’s chair at the beginning of the year Read more Posted in News & Press Releases

Positively Naperville | CHICAGO SINFONIETTA TO KICK OFF SECOND HALF OF 2024-2025 PERFORMING ARTS SEASON AT NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE

North Central College welcomes the Chicago Sinfonietta “Black Being” at 3PM Sun., Jan. 19, in the Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., to kick off the new year and second half of the 2024-2025 season. Read more Posted in News & Press Releases