The Chicago Sinfonietta is an American orchestra, founded in 1987 by Paul Freeman and based in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Freeman established Sinfonietta to create more performing opportunities for African-American conductors, instrumentalists and composers. The stated mission of the orchestra is to "serve as a national model for inclusiveness and innovation in classical music."
Principal Conductors and Music Directors
Paul Freeman (3) (1987–2011)
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Black Being13 Feb 2026Vinyl
Project W: Works by Diverse Women Composers8 Mar 2019Vinyl
Delights and Dances28 May 2013Vinyl
African Heritage Symphonic Series, Vol. 18 Mar 2010Vinyl
African Heritage Symphonic Series, Vol. 31 Jan 2000Vinyl
Mozart, F.X.: Piano Concerto No. 2 / Mozart, W.A.: Les Petits Riens / Mozart, L.: Die Bauernhochzeit1 Jan 1991VinylRecords from Discogs, completed with the release lists of Deezer. Sleeves from the Cover Art Archive and the same lists.
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