2023-24 Artist-in-Residence: Peter CottonTale

Chicago Sinfonietta is thrilled to announce Peter CottonTale as our Artist-in-Residence for the upcoming 2023-24 Season. A multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY award winning musician, producer, and composer, Peter CottonTale has also made waves in the music industry in connection with his album CATCH, in addition to his collaborations with Chance the Rapper, SZA, YEBBA, Tank & the Bangas, Vic Mensa and many others.

As part of his residency with Chicago Sinfonietta, Peter CottonTale will premiere an exclusive commission, showcasing his unique blend of classical, gospel, jazz, and hip-hop influences. Additionally, he will participate in mentorship sessions with our Freeman Fellows, providing valuable guidance to emerging artists in our community and lead masterclasses with student groups from the School of the Art Institute and YOUmedia in parternship with the Chicago Public Libraries. With his impressive track record and innovative approach to music-making, Peter CottonTale is sure to bring a fresh perspective to the classical music world, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him as our artist-in-residence.