After years of strain, Chicago Sinfonietta plans reset

The Chicago Sinfonietta announced that it is entering what leaders are calling a “strategic renewal period.” Founded by Paul Freeman to elevate minority artists and expand representation in classical music, the orchestra was guided by his vision until his retirement in 2011, when Mei-Ann Chen succeeded him. The pandemic dealt the organization a heavy blow, and in the years since, it has struggled to regain stable footing.