Chicago, IL – The Indian Eye, a prominent national South Asian publication, has featured Chicago Sinfonietta’s announcement of its groundbreaking season opener “Bollywood & Beyond” on their website today, bringing national attention to the orchestra’s historic programming.
The feature highlights the October 17-18 concerts that will present the Chicago premiere of the first-ever symphonic orchestral arrangements of Bollywood classics, marking a significant milestone in both the Sinfonietta’s programming and cross-cultural musical presentation.
The concerts will feature Indian American conductor Roger Kalia, a former Chicago Sinfonietta Freeman Conducting Fellow, and renowned North American Bollywood vocalist Anuradha “Juju” Palakurthi in the first half’s “Symphony Masala” selections. The second half returns to Western repertoire with works by composers from Taiwan, India, France, and China, truly embodying the “East Meets West” theme.
The Indian Eye’s coverage underscores the national importance of the Sinfonietta’s commitment to diverse programming and cultural celebration through symphonic music.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – Wentz Concert Hall, Naperville
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – Studebaker Theater, Chicago
Tickets available at chicagosinfonietta.org