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Naperville Community Television | How the Chicago Sinfonietta pioneers diversity, equity, & inclusion

Chicago Sinfonietta (CS) is not just your typical orchestra; it’s a tenured powerhouse and a revered cultural influencer dedicated to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion through the magic of symphonic music. For over three decades, this remarkable ensemble has forged connections within the community, ensuring that classical music becomes a source of unity, inspiration, and […]
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Broadway World | Chicago Sinfonietta Extends Music Director Mei-Ann Chen’s Contract by Four Years

The Board of the Chicago Sinfonietta has unanimously elected to extend Music Director Mei-Ann Chen’s contract through the 2028-29 season, for another four years. Maestra Chen has served the Chicago area as Music Director of the 36-year-old award-winning cultural leader and powerful champion of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging since 2011. During her tenure as the orchestra’s […]
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News | The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Announces Appointments to Artistic Team

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announced changes to its artistic team: the appointment of Antoine T. Clark to Associate Conductor and Shaun Hancher to Sinfonietta Conductor and Conducting Fellow. Read more.  
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Press Release | Chicago Sinfonietta to honor Maria E. Wynne, Immediate Past CEO of Leadership Greater Chicago at its annual gala, Soundscape

Each year, at one of Chicago’s social events of the season, Chicago Sinfonietta (CS) honors an individual who has made an impact on the community in a manner in keeping with the organization’s mission. For over three decades, the CS has championed and inspired others to invest in diversity and inclusivity in the genre of […]
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The Violin Channel | Peter CottonTale Named as Artist-in-Residence with the Chicago Sinfonietta

The GRAMMY Award-winning producer and composer Peter CottonTale has recently been named as the new Artist-in-Residence with the Chicago Sinfonietta for the 2023/24 season. As part of his residency, CottonTale will act as emcee for three of the ensemble’s subscription concerts and will be actively involved in six of Sinfonietta’s free-to-the-public community program events. Read more.
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News | LA Phil | MICHELLE DI RUSSO SELECTED FOR THE LA PHIL’S 2023/24 DUDAMEL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association (LA Phil) today announced the appointment of former Dudamel Fellow Rodolfo Barráez as Assistant Conductor, Ann Ronus Chair, of the LA Phil for the 2023/24 season. As part of his duties, Barráez will serve as the cover conductor for Gustavo Dudamel and guest conductors throughout the orchestra’s subscription season and on tour. […]
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Press Release | Blake-Anthony Johnson, CEO & President of Chicago Sinfonietta, presents closing remarks at Toronto Stock Exchange Headquarters in visit with World Business Chicago & Chicago Sister Cities International

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Press Release | Blake-Anthony Johnson, CEO & President of Chicago Sinfonietta, a recipient of the 2023 Harvard Business School Club of Chicago’s Fellowship

The Harvard Business School Club of Chicago (HBSCC) today announced “a record eight Chicago leaders will attend Harvard Business School’s Executive Education course, Strategic Perspectives in Non-profit Management (SPNM) July 9-15, 2023. “SPNM provides case study and team learning for 160 nonprofit leaders from around the world. With eight 2023 attendees, Chicago expects to have the […]
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Symphony | What’s in a Title?

The word maestro has some baggage. For many, the term conjures an image of old-fashioned luxe, of a well-seasoned gentleman whose musical knowledge leaves little room for questioning and whose leadership style tends to the hierarchical, even authoritarian. To be a maestro, in this image, is to belong to a close-knit club, as exclusive as it is […]
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