Musician mentors Nico Chona, Bobby Everson, Karin Ursin, Jeremy Ruthrauff, Matt Lee, and Adam Moen alongside their mentees at Benito Juarez Community Academy. What is AMP? AMP (Academy of Music Performance) provides young music students with meaningful, repeated interactions with, and mentoring by, Chicago Philharmonic musicians. Musician-mentors provide master classes and side-by-side rehearsals and… Continue reading AMP 2022-23 RECAP: What a year!
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Kishi Bashi Soars with Chicago Philharmonic
“Improvisations…reaffirmed why the musician-governed Chicago Philharmonic is fast becoming the savviest programmer in Chicago’s symphonic firmament under the leadership of new executive director Terell Johnson.” —Hannah Edgar, Musical America READ THE CONCERT IMPACT REPORT HERE. On April 15, 2023 our momentous 22/23 Symphonic Series ended with a sold-out concert with moments of… Continue reading Kishi Bashi Soars with Chicago Philharmonic
Meet the Staff of Chicago Phil!
Chicago Philharmonic has wowed audiences with its incredible performances for years, captivating music lovers with innovative, genre-bending concerts. While the musicians may take center stage, there’s another group of individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that every concert runs smoothly – the administrative staff. Meet our small but mighty team! From… Continue reading Meet the Staff of Chicago Phil!
Chicago Philharmonic Announces Four Major Concerts as part of 2023 Summer Series
National Seminario Ravinia: Inaugural Festival Chicago Philharmonic begins its 2023 Summer Series from July 5-8 with the inaugural National Seminario Ravinia. Inspired by Chief Conductor Marin Alsop’s artistic vision, Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play education programs will host Seminario Ravinia, a national gathering of students from El Sistema-inspired organizations. Chicago Philharmonic offers the young musicians… Continue reading Chicago Philharmonic Announces Four Major Concerts as part of 2023 Summer Series
Chicago Philharmonic presents Ryan Speedo Green
Two-time Grammy Award winning bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green makes his Chicago Philharmonic debut on October 14, 2023. “From his first moment onward, Ryan Speedo Green’s booming bass was simply a revelation…it grabs you and holds your attention with its richness and size.” —Opera Wire Chicago Philharmonic and Artistic Director & Principal Conductor… Continue reading Chicago Philharmonic presents Ryan Speedo Green
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
Chicago Philharmonic amazes with the powerful music of Tan Dun
“…a wonderful evening of a journey through a global musical soundscape. I highly recommend that you avail yourself of the music by these artists.” – Kathy Hey, Third Coast Review On Saturday January 14, Chicago Philharmonic and Artistic Director & Principal Conductor Scott Speck presented a concert featuring the music of composer Tan Dun.… Continue reading Chicago Philharmonic amazes with the powerful music of Tan Dun
Chicago Philharmonic at Auditorium Theatre: Subscribe Today!
This spring, Chicago Philharmonic presents two genre-bending funk, soul, symphonic, concerts to the historic Auditorium Theatre! Get your tickets up to 15% off with a 2-concert subscription package now. On February 18, Tank and the Bangas joins Chicago Philharmonic for a soul, spoken word, and symphonic smash! Tank and the Bangas is GRAMMY-nominated… Continue reading Chicago Philharmonic at Auditorium Theatre: Subscribe Today!
Who Are We? Meet The Chicago Philharmonic Society
Founded by musicians of the Lyric Opera Orchestra in 1989, The Chicago Philharmonic Society is a collaboration of over 200 of the highest-level classical musicians in the Midwest. Our orchestra, known as the Chicago Philharmonic, has been called one of the country’s finest symphonic orchestras. The brilliance of our structure is in our versatility –… Continue reading Who Are We? Meet The Chicago Philharmonic Society