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Positively Naperville | ART TALK – SORRY, NOT SORRY

“She doesn’t have to choose between being gentle or being fierce. Both exist in nature, and both exist in her. That’s ok. She’ll know to nourish them both and when applicable, use each unapologetically.” – S. Maraboli On the heels of its rousing MLK Tribute concert in January, Chicago Sinfonietta (CS) returns to Wentz Concert […] Posted in Recent Press

Daily Herald | Chicago Sinfonietta celebrates women with UNAPOLOGETIC on March 18 & 20

“She doesn’t have to choose between being gentle or being fierce. Both exist in nature, and both exist in her. That’s ok. She’ll know to nourish them both and when applicable, use each unapologetically,” said the author of Life, the Truth, and Being Free, Steve Maraboli. Read more. Posted in Recent Press

The Classical Station’s interview with Rachel Barton Pine for Preview!

This week’s Preview! guest, Rachel Barton Pine, is a talented violinist praised for her emotionality and technique. She is also dedicated to wholeheartedly supporting other musicians. The Rachel Barton Pine Foundation, provides financial support to student musicians, access to music essentials in developing countries, and high-quality string instruments to those who otherwise would not have access to […] Posted in Recent Press

Texas Public Radio | After 25 years, Rachel Barton Pine continues to champion Black composers

Classical music may occupy the number one spot on violinist Rachel Barton Pine’s personal playlist, but close behind is Chicago blues. And growing up in Chicago — where different kinds of music naturally coalesced — influenced her approach to performance and curation. Read more. Posted in Recent Press

Orchestrating Change by Canton Symphony Orchestra | Interview with CEO Blake-Anthony Johnson

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WBBW’s Courier Pigeon podcast | Interview with CEO Blake-Anthony Johnson

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Positively Naperville | UPDATE 2023 / NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

North Central College takes pride in its role as a cultural gem in the Chicago area and specifically as a cultural leader right here in Naperville. They view it as part of their responsibility as an institution of higher education to engage the community through entertaining, enlightening, and thought-provoking performances, exhibits and presentations on our […] Posted in Recent Press

Chicago Tribune | Chicago Sinfonietta’s MLK tribute comes to Naperville

The Sinfonietta’s artist-in-residence, Kathryn Bostic, will premier her commissioned work, “Letters from Moral Courage.” It’s a 20-minute read more. Posted in Recent Press

WFMT | Music and Conversation with Blake-Anthony Johnson

George Preston is joined by Chicago Sinfonietta CEO Blake-Anthony Johnson to preview upcoming Chicago Sinfonietta performances, discuss Sinfonietta’s move to the Auditorium Theatre, and hear Blake-Anthony’s thoughts on being chosen as one of Crain’s 40 Under 40 Business Leaders. Read more. Posted in Recent Press

Chicago Tribune | Chicagoan of the Year for Classical Music: Chicago Sinfonietta president and CEO Blake-Anthony Johnson leads an orchestra for everyone

For the past couple of years, all eyes have been on the Chicago Sinfonietta. Some of that attention was nothing new — or, at least, it shouldn’t have been, seeing as the Sinfonietta has championed racial and ethnic diversity onstage, in its audience and in its programming for, oh, 35 years now. Read more Posted in Recent Press