Sleeping At Last is the moniker of Chicago-based singer-songwriter, producer, and composer, Ryan O’Neal. Ryan joins Chicago Philharmonic in concert for our September 9, 2023 Harris Fest performance. Music has the extraordinary power to touch our souls and unlock emotions we didn’t know existed. One artist who masterfully harnesses this ethereal charm is… Continue reading Sleeping At Last: Discover the Musical Magic Woven by Ryan O’Neal
Category: Meet the Talent
Meet Kishi Bashi
Chicago Philharmonic presents acclaimed guest artist Kishi Bashi on April 15, 2023 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance for a multimedia performance of Kishi Bashi’s Improvisations on EO9066. Kishi Bashi is the pseudonym of singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Kaoru Ishibashi. Born in Seattle, Washington, Ishibashi grew up in Norfolk, Virginia where both of… Continue reading Meet Kishi Bashi
Spotlight: Composer in Residence Marcus Norris
Donna Milanovich Composer in Residence Marcus Norris has been making MAJOR waves! Marcus was chosen as a composer in residence in 2021, alongside Jonathan Bingham and Reinaldo Moya. The program, named after former Executive Director Donna Milanovich, is part of an ongoing effort to champion the voices and talents of emerging artists of… Continue reading Spotlight: Composer in Residence Marcus Norris
A Chicago Philharmonic Meet Cute: Susan Platts & Neil Kimel
On February 4, 2023, mezzo-soprano Susan Platts performs with Chicago Philharmonic for the second time! Did you know that Susan Platts met her now-husband, Chicago Philharmonic horn player Neil Kimel, at a Chicago Philharmonic concert 9 years ago? Watch this exclusive video to learn more about their “meet cute”. “The first time we worked… Continue reading A Chicago Philharmonic Meet Cute: Susan Platts & Neil Kimel