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
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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
Announcing Auditorium Philms
In 2024, Auditorium Theatre and Chicago Philharmonic are forming an unprecedented partnership: a five-concert subscription series of films in concert, joining Chicago’s most dynamic orchestra with the city’s beloved historic venue. Launching February 17, 2024, with the futuristic classic Blade Runner, the inaugural 2024 Auditorium Philms Concert Series continues with Batman 1989… Continue reading Announcing Auditorium Philms
Chicago Philharmonic Inaugurates El Sistema-inspired National Seminario Ravinia
Music only matters when you pass it on and share it with other people. —Bonnie Yeager, Chicago Philharmonic Violist Chicago Philharmonic began its 2023 Summer Series from July 5-8 with the inaugural National Seminario Ravinia. Inspired by Ravinia Festival Chief Conductor Marin Alsop’s artistic vision, Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play education branch, and Chicago Philharmonic… Continue reading Chicago Philharmonic Inaugurates El Sistema-inspired National Seminario Ravinia
Sponsor Spotlight: U.S. Bank brings music to Chicago communities
“The fulfillment I get from being able to see the joy in my children as they build a lifelong love affair with music is beyond any words I can share with you.” ⸺JeNyce Boolton, Chicago Philharmonic Board Director and U.S. Bank Midwest Region Manager for Community Affairs and Engagement Image above: Volunteer U.S. Bank… Continue reading Sponsor Spotlight: U.S. Bank brings music to Chicago communities
Chicago Philharmonic’s Inaugural Night of Giving 2023
On Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Chicago Philharmonic hosted its first-ever Night of Giving at The Chicago Club in downtown Chicago. It was a major stepping stone for the organization, launching the Philharmonic forward into a new era of fundraising and fabulous events. With a summer filled with free community events, massive outdoor concerts, and… Continue reading Chicago Philharmonic’s Inaugural Night of Giving 2023