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

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.

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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

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

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.

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

Three concerts highlight the acclaimed Festival ensemble with special guest conductors Mei-Ann Chen and Jonathon Heyward.       Ticket packages for the series are available Monday, December 5, 2022, at 12:00pm EST. Spoleto Orchestra Series-PR-12.5.2022