The recent surprise visit from the Chicago Sinfonietta was inspired by the recent naming of the Shedd's new beluga calf, Opus.

Chicago Sinfonietta announced the appointment of the internationally recognized orchestra’s new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Learn more about the new member of the team here!

Blake-Anthony Johnson will step down as CEO and president of Chicago Sinfonietta. Johnson, who has led the orchestra since 2020 as its first African American chief, will leave his post in January ...

“Removing socioeconomic barriers is one of those things we have to be ahead of,” said Johnson, whose Chicago Sinfonietta introduced a pay-what-you-can ticketing approach last season.

The Chicago Sinfonietta, founded in 1979 with a mission to spotlight marginalized voices in classical music, has long posed these questions. Its very existence demonstrates its necessity—for example, ...

Chicago Sinfonietta kicks off 33rd season with continued focus on diversity The orchestra is continuing to build on a three-decades history of anti-racism and anti-sexism. At least one-third of ...

Chicago Sinfonietta CEO Blake-Anthony Johnson. And on May 15, Blake-Anthony Johnson became the Sinfonietta’s new chief executive officer, making him the only African American to lead what the ...

Blake-Anthony Johnson has been appointed chief executive officer of the Chicago Sinfonietta effective June 1. He’ll take a position held since 2004 by Jim Hirsch, who will step down on July 1… ...

Chicago Sinfonietta, the nation's most diverse orchestra, is happy to present its concert program called Sight + Sound that will showcase how visual art and music complement each other and create ...

Chicago Sinfonietta, the nation's most diverse orchestra, presents its annual MLK Tribute Concert on January 19-20.

For the second consecutive year, Chicago Sinfonietta is thrilled to present a joyous celebration concert of Diwali following a successful celebration of the holiday during the 2018-2019 season.