Joel Thompson’s “Seven Last Words of the Unarmed”

  In November of 2014, a Staten Island grand jury chose not to indict the officer whose actions led to the death of Eric Garner. To me, the message was clear.   Any doubts I had seemed to evaporate. If I were to be killed in some interaction with authority figures, my loved ones should
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A Conversation With Dr. L. Subramaniam

  Dr. L. Subramaniam is considered one of the most outstanding Indian classical violinists, but he has also established himself as one of the foremost Indian composers in the realm of orchestral music. He has recorded, played, and composed a variety of music including South Indian Carnatic, Western classical, jazz, world fusion, and world music.
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A World Endangered – Interview with Michelle Isaac and Clarice Assad

  At a moment in our history when conservation is crucial and time is of the essence, Chicago Sinfonietta seeks to illuminate environmental change through the power of symphonic music. Forces + Fates, the orchestra’s first conversation of the season, explores the volatility of our planet, and how its future rests solely in the hands of the
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Project Inclusion | Largest Project Inclusion Class to Date

Press Contact: Jim Hirsch Chicago Sinfonietta 312-284-1553 jhirsch@localhost   Chicago Sinfonietta Continues Its Commitment to Diversity With Largest Project Inclusion Class to Date CHICAGO (August 15, 2019) – In a continuation of its commitment to equity, inclusion, and changing the face of classical music, Chicago Sinfonietta has announced its incoming class for its groundbreaking Project
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Project Inclusion | A Brief History and Inside Perspective

CEO Jim Hirsch offers a historical deep dive and insider perspective in to the creation of Chicago Sinfonietta’s groundbreaking fellowship and education program.  “I just recently saw Hamilton for the second time and the song, “The Room Where It Happens,” has been running through my brain almost non-stop. But as I think about the very
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Chicago Sinfonietta & Project W: Why are Female Composers Underrepresented?

Reena Esmail and conductor Mei-Ann Chen at the end of the Chicago Sinfonietta’s ‘Hear Me Roar’ concert of works by female composers
“One US orchestra that has consistently championed diversity is the Chicago Sinfonietta. Music by women represented 42% of the repertoire it programmed for its 30th-anniversary season in 2017–18 and included four new commissions – from Brazilian–American composer Clarice Assad, African–American composer and violinist Jessie Montgomery, Indian–American composer Reena Esmail and the multi-award-winning Jennifer Higdon.”  
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The Woman at the Podium at the Chicago Sinfonietta

“Mei-Ann Chen, music director of Chicago Sinfonietta, which kicks off its 31st season Sept. 5 with a concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park, wants to see more women in classical music.” Crain’s Chicago Business interviewed our music director about women in music. Read more here!
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Chicago Sinfonietta 2018-19 Preview – “Variations on a Dream”

“At the culmination of it’s 30th year of programming, the Chicago Sinfonietta, one of the most diverse Orchestras in the world, and one of it’s most creative in terms of meaningful innovative concerts, presents its 2018-2019 season, “Variations on a Dream”.” Read more about our 2018-19 season from Splash Magazines!
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VIDEO: Chicago Sinfonietta: Celebrating Diversity Through Music

The Chicago Sinfonietta celebrates a multitude of cultures by straying from the typical classical musical collection and choosing to perform music that reflects the diversity of Chicago. Musical Director Mei-Ann Chen stopped by the station to tell just how they make it work.
“The Chicago Sinfonietta celebrates a multitude of cultures by straying from the typical classical musical collection and choosing to perform music that reflects the diversity of Chicago. Musical Director Mei-Ann Chen stopped by the station to tell just how they make it work.” Watch CLTV’s video for more about the Sinfonietta’s commitment to championing diversity in
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Chicago Sinfonietta Celebrates a Joyous 30th Anniversary

The Sinfonietta celebrated the finale of its 30th season [Monday night in Orchestra Hall]. Though the program ranged from sublime to silly (intentionally so), the high points were unforgettable.
“The Sinfonietta celebrated the finale of its 30th season [Monday night in Orchestra Hall]. Though the program ranged from sublime to silly (intentionally so), the high points were unforgettable.” Howard Reich of the Chicago Tribune recalls meeting the Chicago Sinfonietta’s founder and first music director, Paul Freeman, and praises the energetic finale of our 30th
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