REFLECTIONS ON AN INCREDIBLE MAY AND EXCITING FUTURE

What an exhilarating month at Chicago Sinfonietta! We're grateful for your support and want to share the highlights. Our season finale concert with Inbal Segev was spectacular. We bid farewell to Symphony Center and look forward to performing at the Auditorium Theatre next season. Music Director Mei-Ann Chen's 100th concert was a milestone that surprised and delighted. And we announced our 36th season - which promises to be full of even more amazing performances. Thank you for celebrating music with us.

Yours in harmony,
The Chicago Sinfonietta Team

AN ELECTRIFYING SEASON COMES IN 2023-24

This season, the Chicago Sinfonietta proudly presents a thrilling lineup of both fan-favorite works by Mahler, Shostakovich, Rachmaninoff, and contemporary pieces by talented composers such as Viet Cuong, Carlos Simon, and Clarice Assad.

Prepare for an incredible journey as we welcome special guests like violin prodigy Amaryn Olmeda, composer/bassist Xavier Foley, conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto, and pianist George Li.

Mark your calendars and join us for an extraordinary season, promising unforgettable musical experiences!

PLUS, for a very limited time, you can enjoy a full season subscription for ONLY $49. That's less than the price of one ticket! Use code CHAMPAGNE at checkout to activate this offer on any B, C, or D-Level subscription.

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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.

CS IN THE NEWS
Freeman Fellow Jherrard Hardeman to serve as Assistant Conductor of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra READ MORE

Shout out to friend of CS and longtime collaborator Michael Abels for his much-deserved Pulitzer Prize for music! READ MORE

UPCOMING EVENTS

MAY 22 | ENCORE END OF YEAR RECITAL
Join us to celebrate the hard work and artistic growth of our talented ENCORE musicians! These student ensembles have been diligently working with Chicago Sinfonietta mentors for the last several months and are ready to show us what they’ve learned. All are welcome and admission is at no cost. TIME: 7:00 PM LOCATION: Merit School of Music, 38 S Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60607

JUNE 3 | PERFORMAPALOOZA
Join CS at People's School of Music for a day-long performance spectacular – in person for the first time since 2019. With 20+ student solo and ensemble performances, musical collaborations, awards, food trucks, lawn games, and more! LEARN MORE

JUNE 5 | OPEN HOUSE AT THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE
Drop in and enjoy refreshments, special tours, and 50% off all subscriptions! TIME: 3-7 PM  LEARN MORE & RSVP

JUNE 21 | SUMMER SOLSTICE WELLNESS EXPO
Join us for a special summer solstice celebration featuring regional holistic practitioners Luxury Wellness Spa Retreat, Oh So Medicinal, Space Cake Natural Style Care and symphonic music performance by Chicago Sinfonietta orchestra member Edith Yokley and guest percussionist Joy. Catering by B’Gabs Vegan Scratch Kitchen. TIME: 4-6 PM LOCATION: Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs