Chicago Philharmonic Makes History with American Mavericks at the Obama Presidential Center

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 in Chicago. Chicago Philharmonic Scott Speck, Conductor Melissa Joseph, soprano Njioma Chinyere Grevious, Violin Kishi Bashi: Violinist Darryl Williams, vocals AMERICAN MAVERICKS A Chicago Philharmonic America250 Celebration (©Todd Rosenberg 2026)

Founded by musicians of the Lyric Opera Orchestra in 1979, The Chicago Philharmonic Society is a collaboration of over 250 of the highest-level classical musicians in the Midwest.

Lucy Dacus Makes Her Symphonic Debut with the Chicago Philharmonic

On July 19, 2026, the Chicago Philharmonic performed with Grammy Award–winning artist Lucy Dacus in her first-ever symphonic concert, presented at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. More than 7,000 audience members filled the lawn for the world‑premiere event, which featured full-orchestra arrangements of Dacus’ catalog by UK-based Greek composer Phoenix Rousiamani. The program… Continue reading

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