Daily Herald | Chicago Sinfonietta honors Martin Luther King Jr., with ‘Pulse’

“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward,” said Martin Luther King, Jr. The Chicago Sinfonietta, one of the most diverse orchestras in the United States, follows the legacy of Dr. King. Every year, it
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Newcity | Music 45 2023: The Performers

Mei-Ann Chen and Blake-Anthony Johnson Music Director and CEO, Chicago Sinfonietta In 1987, conductor Paul Freeman had had enough. He had had enough of watching orchestras where there was a lack of diversity in the hiring and programming, of women and minority conductors and composers passed over for important work, and of orchestras playing only
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News | CEO Blake-Anthony Johnson Joins United Generations Panel Discussion

United Generations CEO Blake-Anthony Johnson
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Press Release | Celebrating Community, Innovation, and the Future of Classical Music in the 21st century, Chicago Sinfonietta’s 36th Annual Gala, Soundscape, Offered Thrilling Surprises

Chicago Sinfonietta (CS) marked 36 years of inspirational music making, community building, and its ongoing impact on the classical industry at its annual gala at the Fairmont Millennium Hotel this past weekend. The evening was a remarkable look into the orchestra’s renowned innovative and forward-thinking approach to the art form of classical music, and its
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Daily Herald | Chicago Sinfonietta features Maestro Prieto in ‘DEPTH’

“Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without,” said Confucius, whose life and teachings studied human nature and expressed the ability of human effort to shape its own destiny. Chicago Sinfonietta, a nationally and internationally acclaimed cultural leader, prepared a new concert program called “DEPTH” that will explore the depths of
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NBC Chicago | Chicago Sinfonietta’s exciting new season and innovative performances

Chicago Sinfonietta president and CEO Blake-Anthony Johnson joins “Chicago Today” to preview upcoming season, discuss their recent move to a new venue and their commitment to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion through unique symphonic experiences. Watch.
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News | Three New Industry Movers and Shakers Join Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Chicago Sinfonietta today announced the addition of three new Board members, adding to what is already one of the most diverse Boards in the country. Hailing from the financial, healthcare, and automotive sectors, the three new members are all based in the Chicago metropolitan area. Stated Jim Weidner, Board Chair and Genhi
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Press Release | Premier host lineup revealed for Chicago Sinfonietta’s 36th Annual Gala, Soundscape

Chicago Sinfonietta announces a star-studded lineup of hosts for its 36th annual gala, Soundscape. Leading the unforgettable evening will be Actress and Second City Alumna Claudia Michelle Wallace as Emcee, and as Presenters, Emmy-winning and nominated broadcast journalists Hosea Sanders, LeAnn Trotter, Matthew Rodrigues, and Courtney Hall, some of Chicago’s most respected and innovative individuals in their fields. Soundscape Emcee, Claudia Michelle Wallace is
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Chamber Music | Who Defines ‘Excellence’?

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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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