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Positively Naperville | Art Talk – When East Meets West

Chicago, IL – It was 2011 when North Central College partnered with Chicago Sinfonietta (CS), an award-winning orchestral group with established ties to Chicago’s Loop. Attracted to Wentz Concert Hall for its acoustics and aesthetic beauty, Jim Hirsch, former executive director and CEO, was eager to cross-pollinate CS’s particular brand of innovative classical music with […] Posted in News & Press Releases

The Strad | Chicago Sinfonietta Names New Principal Cello

Chicago, IL – The Strad the world’s most authoritative and influential string music magazine, read by makers, musicians and teachers since 1890, has featured Chicago Sinfonietta’s announcement of Lindsey Sharpe’s appointment as its new principal cello. Sharpe was a member of the cello section in the 2024-25 season, and succeeds the Sinfonietta’s founding principal cello Ann […] Posted in News & Press Releases

Chicago Sinfonietta Board Member elected to League of American Orchestra’s Board for 3 year term

Chicago, IL – The League of American Orchestras announced new members elected to its Board of Directors. Dr. Regynald G. Washington, a member of Chicago Sinfonietta’s Board of Directors since October 2017, is one of the seven new Board members that have joined the League of American Orchestras’ Board of Directors; and will serve a […] Posted in News & Press Releases

Chicago Sinfonietta 2025 Summer Debut at Chicago Botanic Garden, “Morning Music” Series

CHICAGO, IL – Chicago Sinfonietta’s 2025 summer season gets underway at the end of this month with a debut appearance on the exquisite ChicagoBotanic 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 […] Posted in News & Press Releases

Chicago Sinfonietta remembers long-serving Board member Phil Engel

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, inChicago, 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 […] Posted in News & Press Releases

Chicago Sinfonietta Featured in The Indian Eye

Chicago, IL – The Indian Eye, a prominent national South Asian publication, has featured Chicago Sinfonietta’s announcement of its groundbreaking season opener “Bollywood & Beyond” on their website today, bringing national attention to the orchestra’s historic programming. The feature highlights the October 17-18 concerts that will present the Chicago premiere of the first-ever symphonic orchestral […] Posted in News & Press Releases

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