CHICAGO — The new executive director of the Chicago Philharmonic Society is aiming to highlight diverse voices on stage and behind the scenes. On stage at the Harris Theater, Scott Speck was fine-tuning a final rehearsal before their upcoming concert, Fanfare Chicago. Johnson added that many of the musicians are members of other organizations, representing the “arts ecosystem” of Chicago. So I’m really privileged to be in this position to be an example of the change that’s possible,” Johnson said. “It’s an opportunity for composers of color to premiere new works and to be featured on our main subscription performances,” Johnson said.

Source: Stuff March 28, 2022 10:54 UTC