Chicago Sinfonietta has been making a real impact in Chicagoland communities and the performing arts space for over 35 years! Help us reach our goal this Giving Tuesday, November 29, 2022 by donating here: https://bit.ly/3FZcikM  

Chicago Sinfonietta’s CEO Blake-Anthony Johnson was recently named one of Crain’s 40 Under 40. Read the full article here

Chicago Sinfonietta recently announced that it will be joining the Auditorium Theater as it’s resident orchestra for the 2023-24 season! Learn more about this historic move here. 

Dedicated to achieving gender equality in the music industry, the Donne Foundation creates impact through education and inspiration, and projects such as Donne, Women in Music. The Foundation’s latest research “Equality & Diversity in Global Repertoire” on repertoire presented by 111 select orchestras from 31 countries during the 2021-22 season found that of those organizations,

New York Times: “With ticket prices for performing arts rising, could fresh approaches like pay-what-you-can increase access and foster more adventurous programming?” Removing socioeconomic barriers is one of those things we have to be ahead of.” – Chicago Sinfonietta CEO Blake-Anthony Johnson on programs like our landmark Pay-What-You-Can initiative catching fire across the country. Read

Read the full Tribune review by Hannah Edgar here or here

NBC’s LeeAnn Trotter and Maestra Mei-Ann Chen sat down after rehearsal today to chat about our mission, 35th anniversary, and opening weekend…Check it out!  

We were fortunate to be in the recent Joyce Foundation Grantee Spotlight. Read all about our President and CEO’s vision for the Sinfonietta and more, in this great article! READ MORE   

From Subito Music September 2022 “Roberto Sierra’s Concerto for Saxophones and Orchestra is an electrifying work.” As the Chicago Sinfonietta’s performances of Sierra’s concerto approach, soloist Julian Velasco shares his enthusiasm about his upcoming concerts. Originally commissioned by the Detroit Symphony for internationally renowned saxophonist James Carter, Sierra’s 23-minute score blends classical and jazz elements, and highlights the virtuoso possibilities

By Hosea Sanders and Marsha Jordan ABC Chicago Friday, September 9, 2022 5:43PM CHICAGO (WLS) — We’re gearing up for the “Chicago Live!” festival just over two weeks from now. Chicago Sinfonietta is one of the city’s artistic treasures you can see perform free at the event at Navy Pier! ABC7’s Hosea Sanders was at