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.
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Connecting and Creating: Surprise collaboration between Chicago Sinfonietta and Shedd Aquarium
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).
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.
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”.
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.
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.
Hoodline | Flutronix to Debut “Black Being” at Chicago Sinfonietta’s MLK Tribute Concert in Chicago & Naperville
On January 20 at the Auditorium Theatre and January 19 at Wentz Hall in Naperville, the concert will feature a genre-defying collaboration between flutist-composers Nathalie Joachim and Allison Loggins-Hull, collectively known as Flutronix.
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
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.
