Ravinia Festival announced its highly anticipated 2026 season, heralding a bold new era for North America’s longest-running outdoor music festival. Running from June through September, the season highlights the ongoing renewal and enhancement of Ravinia’s historic 36-acre park, led by the opening of the updated and redesigned Hunter Pavilion, honoring Maxine M. and Thomas B.… Continue reading Chicago Philharmonic Returns for 31st Summer at Ravinia Festival
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Chicago Philharmonic and Sleeping At Last make Dr. Phillips Center debut
On February 28, 2026, the Chicago Philharmonic and Sleeping At Last made our debut at the sold-out Dr. Phillips Center’s Walt Disney Theater in Orlando, Florida. Led by Maestro Thiago Tiberio, the orchestra brought new dimension to Sleeping At Last’s music through bespoke symphonic arrangements of Saturn, Two, Mother, Turning Page, and more.… Continue reading Chicago Philharmonic and Sleeping At Last make Dr. Phillips Center debut
Chicago Philharmonic makes history with Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls
On January 24, Chicago Philharmonic participated in a historic moment at the United Center as the Chicago Bulls retired Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey. The ceremony followed the Bulls’ buzzer‑beater victory over the Boston Celtics and drew a sold‑out crowd, with many braving subzero temperatures to witness the celebration of one of Chicago’s most… Continue reading Chicago Philharmonic makes history with Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls
A Shared Night at The Holiday in Concert
“Chicago Philharmonic played to a packed, sold-out crowd of 4,000, and the atmosphere was unreal. There’s truly no better feeling than sharing this kind of program with an audience that’s so present and appreciative.” -Dan Won, Chicago Philharmonic clarinetist On December 20, 2025 the Chicago Philharmonic and The Auditorium presented The Holiday in… Continue reading A Shared Night at The Holiday in Concert
Resonance and Remembrance: Garrop, Geter, and a Community United in Music
On October 18, 2025 the Chicago Philharmonic and Ear Taxi Festival presented the World Premiere of Stacy Garrop’s Invictus and the Midwest Premiere of Damien Geter’s An African American Requiem. The concert marked the culmination of a two-year journey, shaped by imagination, collaboration, and care. From its earliest conception to its final performance, the project… Continue reading Resonance and Remembrance: Garrop, Geter, and a Community United in Music
Chicago Philharmonic Welcomes Stetson Marshall to Board of Directors
The Chicago Philharmonic is proud to announce the appointment of Stetson Marshall to its Board of Directors. Marshall brings a dynamic blend of financial expertise, artistic insight, and philanthropic leadership to the organization, deepening its commitment to artistic excellence and community engagement. Marshall is the CEO of a management consulting firm advising government, private,… Continue reading Chicago Philharmonic Welcomes Stetson Marshall to Board of Directors
Chicago Philharmonic Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors
The Chicago Philharmonic Society announces two new Board Directors who will support the nonprofit’s mission to excite, engage and transform diverse audiences with the beauty and power of great music. The new board directors began their terms with the final board meeting of the Chicago Philharmonic’s FY2024 on June 9, 2025. The two new… Continue reading Chicago Philharmonic Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors
Chicago Philharmonic Featured in Better Magazine
From Blockbuster Movies to Lollapalooza: How Chicago Philharmonic Is Breaking Genre Barriers and Changing the Game for Orchestras The Chicago Philharmonic, now celebrating its 35th season, is asking a very important question: How do we make orchestra concerts for everyone? The orchestra, founded in 1989 by principal musicians of the Lyric Opera Orchestra,… Continue reading Chicago Philharmonic Featured in Better Magazine
Bobby Weir & Chicago Philharmonic Featured in Forbes
“While the Grateful Dead are known for the magic of their live improvisational prowess, an orchestra isn’t, a group trained instead to read sheet music and flawlessly replicate the notes printed on it in the live setting. “But from 1973’s Wake of the Flood, the epic “Weather Report Suite” was an early highlight, a… Continue reading Bobby Weir & Chicago Philharmonic Featured in Forbes
Remembering Paul R. Judy
In memory of our widely admired Chicago Philharmonic Board Chairman Emeritus, Paul R. Judy, we reflect on the mark he left not only on Chicago Philharmonic but the entire symphonic field. Paul, who passed away on February 24 at the age of 93, was an incredibly talented business leader and tireless advocate for orchestral… Continue reading Remembering Paul R. Judy