From the New York Philharmonic to the Golden State Pops Orchestra, it’s commonplace to find a resident ensemble in most major cities across the U.S.
Yet, few boast something as eclectic as the Chicago Immigrant Orchestra. It was formed in 1999, the idea of Michael Orlove, former senior program director for the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs (DCASE), to be part of the city’s first World Music Festival.
