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Chicago Sinfonietta Announces New CEO

Friday, 01 May 2020 by CMO
BLAKE-ANTHONY JOHNSON APPOINTED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER The first African American executive to guide a nationally renowned orchestra, in May 2020 Blake-Anthony Johnson was named Chief Executive Officer at the age of 29 of the award-winning Chicago Sinfonietta, an organization acclaimed as a cultural leader in the field and a powerful champion of diversity, equity and
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A Conversation With Jennifer Koh

Tuesday, 17 September 2019 by CMO
  JENNIFER KOH IS A VIRTUOSO MUSICIAN, BUT THAT ONLY BEGINS TO TELL HER STORY. The Korean-American violinist is a force for change and diversity in classical music through her commissioning projects (The New American Concerto, Limitless, and Bridge to Beethoven, among others) and multimedia collaborations. She is also the Founder and Artistic Director of
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Project Inclusion | Largest Project Inclusion Class to Date

Friday, 16 August 2019 by CMO
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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The Woman at the Podium at the Chicago Sinfonietta

Friday, 31 August 2018 by CMO
“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”

Wednesday, 29 August 2018 by CMO
“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

Saturday, 09 June 2018 by CMO
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

Tuesday, 15 May 2018 by CMO
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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Southside Friends of the Chicago Sinfonietta Receive 2018 Roundtable Award

Tuesday, 03 April 2018 by CMO
The Southside Friends of the Chicago Sinfonietta (SSF) has been named a 2018 Roundtable Award winner by the League of American Orchestras Volunteer Council in the category of Outstanding Volunteer Project. The annual Gold Book competition recognizes outstanding projects created and implemented by volunteer associations of symphony orchestras throughout the United States. The Southside Friends
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Chicago Sinfonietta, Mei-Ann Chen Redefine Classical Through 2021

Wednesday, 21 March 2018 by CMO
Mei-Ann Chen will remain with the Chicago Sinfonietta through 2021.
Chicago Sinfonietta, the nation’s most diverse orchestra, has announced that it will renew the contract of Music Director Mei-Ann Chen through the end of the 2020-21 season. The announcement culminates Chicago Sinfonietta’s successful 30th anniversary season, and the enthusiasm that has made Chen an audience favorite promises another exhilarating three-year stretch on the podium. In what will
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Review: “Ask Your Mama” Review- The Chicago Sinfonietta for Martin Luther King Day 2018

Monday, 22 January 2018 by CMO
Mei-Ann Chen conducts at Sinfonietta's annual Martin Luther King Jr. tribute concert in 2018.
“The impassioned production is brainy, heart-felt, resonant and extremely rhythmic. […] This was a sweeping and ambitious piece performed on an auspicious occasion by- how fitting- the most diverse Orchestra in the world..” Read more about our 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. tribute concert in Splash Magazines’ full review!
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