Symphony.org | Chicago Sinfonietta President Blake-Anthony Johnson to Step Down in 2025
Tuesday, 29 October 2024
In Monday’s (10/28) Chicago Tribune, Hannah Edgar writes, “Arts administrator and cellist Blake-Anthony Johnson will leave his position as the president and CEO of the Chicago Sinfonietta to head the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation in January, both organizations announced … Read more
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WBEZ Chicago | An AI cyborg and an orchestra are about to collide onstage in Chicago
Monday, 11 March 2024
A crop of local musicians, including composer Clarice Assad, are taking inspiration from artificial intelligence. And their experiments are coming to a stage near you. Read more
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Positively Naperville | ART TALK – CHICAGO SINFONIETTA: CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
Friday, 08 March 2024
Passionate, distinctive, masterful, evocative. These are just a few adjectives that describe ECHO, Chicago Sinfonietta’s upcoming performance at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Avenue in Naperville at 7:30PM on March 15. Read more
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Press Release | Chicago Sinfonietta’s MLK Tribute Concert recognized with a Silver Anthem Award at 3rd Annual Anthem Awards
Wednesday, 31 January 2024
CHICAGO, IL – Chicago Sinfonietta was announced today as a recipient of a 2024 Silver Anthem Award: Community Event, Education, Art & Culture for its MLK Tribute Concert. Recognized as a leader of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the field of symphonic music by creating community through curated symphonic experiences and education outreach, Chicago
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News | CEO Blake-Anthony Johnson Joins United Generations Panel Discussion
Wednesday, 01 November 2023
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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
Tuesday, 31 October 2023
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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News | Three New Industry Movers and Shakers Join Board of Directors
Tuesday, 17 October 2023
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
Thursday, 12 October 2023
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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News | The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Announces Appointments to Artistic Team
Monday, 11 September 2023
The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announced changes to its artistic team: the appointment of Antoine T. Clark to Associate Conductor and Shaun Hancher to Sinfonietta Conductor and Conducting Fellow. Read more.
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Press Release | Chicago Sinfonietta to honor Maria E. Wynne, Immediate Past CEO of Leadership Greater Chicago at its annual gala, Soundscape
Tuesday, 05 September 2023
Each year, at one of Chicago’s social events of the season, Chicago Sinfonietta (CS) honors an individual who has made an impact on the community in a manner in keeping with the organization’s mission. For over three decades, the CS has championed and inspired others to invest in diversity and inclusivity in the genre of
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