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Respected Chicago Sinfonietta Leader to Depart

Under Blake-Anthony Johnson’s helm, the orchestra has seen increases in revenue, budget, musician base pay, and staff.

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Keegan MorrisJune 27, 2021

Terell Johnson on Extending the ‘Great Path’ of the Chicago Phil
Yukie Ota performs French flute music
WFMTJune 23, 2021

Video: Watch A French Flute Recital by Yukie Ota and Yoko Yamada-Selvaggio
Associated PressJune 23, 2021

Tenor Jonas Kaufmann takes on Tristan, opera’s voice killer
a menorah: classical music for hanukkah

Playlist: 8 Works for Hanukkah
Keegan MorrisDecember 16, 2022
With Hanukkah right around the corner, it is a perfect time to plan your celebration. Include this music in your festivities.

Playlist: The Best Classical Christmas Albums of 2022
Lisa FlynnDecember 15, 2022
Christmas is the most musical time of the year, and each December, we look forward to sharing a new assortment of festive holiday albums.

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Hilary Hahn

CSO Announces Hilary Hahn as Orchestra’s First-Ever Artist-in-Residence
Keegan MorrisJune 22, 2021
“I have great admiration for the orchestra and Maestro Muti,” shares Hilary Hahn, “and it is an honor to join their organization and be present in the city of Chicago over the next two seasons.”

Chicago Opera Theater Announces Live, In-Person 2021-22 Season
Keegan MorrisJune 22, 2021
From Carmen to Claus, learn what is in store for the next season of Chicago Opera Theater.
Conductor Carlos Kalmar leads the Grant Park Orchestra.

Carlos Kalmar Extends With Grant Park Through 2024, Will Step Down After
Keegan MorrisJune 22, 2021
A fixture of the Grant Park Music Festival since 1998, Carlos Kalmar has extended his contract as the festival's principal conductor and artistic director through 2024.
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