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Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · Jul 11

Join us for our opening concerts this October!
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Bollywood & Beyond, Oct 17 + 18, featuring Anuradha Juju Palakurthi. Just in time for DIWALI!

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Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · Jun 11

🔥 Introducing IGNITE 2025/26 season is here—and it’s sparking something powerful.

From trailblazing composers to fiery premieres and bold new voices, IGNITE is a season of bold expression and fearless sound.

Ready to light up your year?🎟️ Subscriptions start at $52.
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Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · Jun 9

Chicago Sinfonietta released Project W in 2019 as the capstone project of its 30th anniversary. Featuring works by diverse woman composers, the recording highlighted part of the orchestra's mission, to champion women artists, and naturally included one of the orchestra's signature works.

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Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · Jun 5

We have the most dynamic Maestra on stage, Mei-Ann Chen! Share some love for MAC!

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Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · Jun 2

CS is proud to announce our newest member of our staff, Macauley Manzano!

Born in San Diego, Macauley holds a MM in Performance from Univ. of Arizona, is a member of MOLA (Major Orchestra Librarian's Association), and plays the French Horn.

Welcome to the team, Macauley!

Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · Jun 1

🌈Our mission of inclusion and belonging means amplifying the diverse voices, stories, and sounds of our pride community, both onstage and off. We are honored to showcase bold compositions and powerful contributions by LGBTQIA+ artists. Pride isn’t just a month—it’s a movement.

Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · May 29

Chicago Opera Theater invites you to the world premiere of "She Who Dared," a powerful new opera composed by Jasmine Barnes & librettist Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton.
June 3 & 6 at the Studebaker Theaterchicagooperatheater.org/she-who-dared
Code SWDCS20 for 20% off Tues & Fri ONLY

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Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · May 12

What a finale! #TonalTransformation closed our season with Chicago premieres by Brittany J. Green & Adolphus Hailstork, plus Timothy McAllister in Hailstork’s stunning new sax concerto. Mei-Ann Chen led the CS with vitality & heart.

We'll see you next season!
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Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · May 10

A gorgeous conclusion to our PROPEL 2024/25 season! Catch us tonight at The Auditorium in Chicago for the final chords of an incredible season.

Bring your mom, she will love the experience!

Tickets $25-$80 or Pay What You Can $10 seats w/ PROPEL10 code at chicagosinfonietta.org/may-2025-ton...

Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · May 9

Tonight! Season finale concert featuring Tim McAllister, Sax plus Meet & Greet.

Your mom called- she wants balcony seats for her Mother's Day gift!

Tix $25-65 or Pay What You Can w/ PROPEL10 at chicagosinfonietta.org/may-2025-ton...

Can't make it? We'll see you in the city tomorrow at 7 PM.

Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · May 7

Chicago Sinfonietta Announces New President & CEO: Sidney P. Jackson Jr.

Board Chair James Weidner stated, “It is with great pleasure that we welcome Sidney P. Jackson, Jr. as the new President and CEO of Chicago Sinfonietta."

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Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · May 6

Great article about our upcoming season finale concerts. See you this weekend at Wentz and The Auditorium!

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Chicago Sinfonietta closes season with Tonal Transformation

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Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · May 2

Don't miss Tonal Transformation next weekend as CS concludes our 24/25 season. With 2 Chicago premieres, and the artistry of Tim McAllister, you want to make room in your weekend!

Bring your mom for Mother's Day eve- we promise she'll love the experience!

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Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · Apr 25

In 14 days, the CS performs our season finale, featuring the world-class artistry of saxophonist Timothy McAllister.

Experience Tim's nuanced artistry and the CS's unique programming on May 9 Naperville and May 10 Chicago.

PROPEL5 or PROPEL10 $5/$10 tix.

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Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · Apr 23

We’re grateful to Good Day Chicago @fox32news for highlighting CS's deep impact on Chicagoland!

Join us in supporting our vital work at SOUNDSCAPE, our annual gala May 3.

Watch our segment here: www.fox32chicago.com/video/1628301

Soundscape Tix event.auctria.com/79b1628d-e10...

Chicago Sinfonietta brings new energy to classical music scene

For nearly four decades, the Chicago Sinfonietta has been breaking boundaries, championing diversity and bringing bold new energy to the classical music scene.

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Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · Apr 21

What do you call a musician who has premiered over 250 new pieces of music? @McAllisterSax, of course! Or is that, Master Sax?

Hear Tim give the May 9/10 Chicago premiere of a new work by Adolphus Hailstork, a longtime friend to the CS's found Paul Freeman!

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Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · Apr 18

More Q/A with Tonal Transformation soloist, sax-man Tim McAllister to cap your Friday!

Hear Tim perform in the Chicago premiere of a new sax concerto composed for him by lauded American composer Adolphus Hailstork.

May 9-10 in Naperville & Chicago
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Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · Apr 17

Our exclusive Q/A with @McAllisterSax continues!

Tim will give the 2nd ever performance of Hailstork's new work, Concerto for Alto Sax, composed precisely for Tim's world-class artistry. The CS is the 1st pro orchestra to perform this work.

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May 9 & 10

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Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · Apr 16

Brittany J. Green is a fierce advocate for music that ignites visceral reactions. Her music has been celebrated for its “creative force of attention-seizing versatility” (Washington Post) and “cinematic in the best sense” (Chicago Classical Review).

Hear her music premiere May 9-10 with the CS!

Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · Apr 14

This Mother's Day, skip the mall and give Mom the gift she really wants- quality time with YOU!

Our May 9-10 concerts are the perfect gift. No melty chocolate, no sizes, and no awkward "Wow...I, uh...I love it!" moment when you panic gift her a spatula.

All that's missing is you and Mom.

Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · Apr 9

Happy #womenswednesday from composer @musicallyphresh Brittany J. Green and the CS!

BJG's "In the Beginning" opens our May 9/10 season finale concert, Tonal Transformation, perfectly illustrating our dynamic concert title.

chicagosinfonietta.org/may-2025-ton... Tix $25-80 Naperville & Chicago!

Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · Apr 8

You can't ask for a higher recommendation! Tim McAllister – GRAMMY winning “titan of contemporary music”, Tim has premiered 250+ works, performed on 50+ albums, and soloed with orchestras across the globe.

Tim performs w the CS on May 9/10.

$25-$80 at chicagosinfonietta.org/may-2025-ton...

Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · Apr 7

Q&A w/ Brittany J. Green: What inspired your work "In the Beginning"?

The planetary system—BJG explores how even the smallest beginnings can lead to immense impact. Like the stars, humans grow, move, and shape the world around us.

Live May 9-10! 🎟 $25–80 www.chicagosinfonietta.org/tonaltransfo...

Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · Apr 4

DYK: Composers use musical tones the same way painters use color? Composers thrive on creating unique sounds never heard before—layering sound like paint on a canvas.

Music is color. Music is emotion. Experience the transformation with the CS May 9-10.

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Chicago Sinfonietta @chicagosinfonietta.bsky.social · Apr 3

Our MakingMUSIC programs spark a love for classical music in 4–8th graders, filling gaps in music education via strategic partnerships. Musical mentors and hands-on performance experiences empower students to see themselves in music. This March, we visited 6 CPS schools!