At Classical Music Chicago, we value receiving your feedback so that we can better reach our goals of making classical music accessible for everyone.

You can help us with that by selecting the link to the right and taking this 10 min survey about your experience with the Dame Myra Hess Concerts and Rush Hour Concerts produced by CMC.

Creating new moments
of connection and community

Uncompromising artistic quality, unique concert formats, and engaging free programs...we are committed to bringing the magic of classical music to Chicago and beyond.

We believe music to be life-affirming. Our mission is to expand access to classical music; to enhance opportunities for artists early in their professional career; and to engage audiences in various settings through performance, education and participation.

- Classical Music Chicago Mission Statement

Our History

Classical Music Chicago has grown from a single program to a vibrant and growing community of artists and classical music lovers.

Explore our history

Board of Directors

Our board is focused on nurturing a city wide love of classical music into a flourishing and engaged community

Meet our directors

Our Team

We are staffed by engaged evangelists for classical music who strive to bring the programs and experiences in unconventional ways and venues