The unique collaboration is the first time the festival has had a full orchestra on a stage and is also notable for being the largest single audience in Chicago Philharmonic history, coming as the organization celebrates its 35th anniversary. — Selena Fragassi, Chicago Sun-Times CHICAGO PHILHARMONIC LOLLAPALOOZA DEBUT WITH LAUFEY Photo Credit: Ismael Quintanilla III… Continue reading Chicago Philharmonic Makes History with Laufey at Lollapalooza 2024
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Remembering Paul R. Judy, Chicago Philharmonic Board Chairman Emeritus
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, Chicago Philharmonic Board Chairman Emeritus
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
Introducing STUDENT XCLUSIVE
— A student program specially curated for Chicagoland high school and college students. Are you a student in the Chicagoland area looking to unlock a world of fresh music, excitement, and opportunity? Look no further! Introducing STUDENT XCLUSIVE—a student program designed by Chicago Philharmonic for college and high school students. With STUDENT XCLUSIVE,… Continue reading Introducing STUDENT XCLUSIVE
Chicago Philharmonic’s 2023-2024 Symphonic Series at a Glance!
Chicago Philharmonic gifted the audience on that night… We were seeing real people who looked like us on the movie screen… and in the Philharmonic on stage. —Third Coast Review, Marvel Studious’ Black Panther in Concert Thrilled to showcase its highly anticipated 2023-2024 season, Chicago Philharmonic presents an innovative and diverse program that celebrates… Continue reading Chicago Philharmonic’s 2023-2024 Symphonic Series at a Glance!
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
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