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They’ve built a distinctive path in contemporary classical music: an 18-month residency that mentors artists, culminates in the Eyrie Festival, and invites audiences to engage with new works in iconic venues around Chicago. Eighth Blackbird Creative Lab blends performance, education, and collaboration, connecting seasoned performers with emerging voices. This page highlights the Lab’s biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour/info so you can secure your seats with ease.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Based in Chicago, the ensemble Eighth Blackbird is known for its adventurous repertoire, bold collaborations, and a track record of multiple Grammy wins. The Creative Lab expands that legacy, offering immersive opportunities like the Exploration Institute at Yerkes Observatory and Lab-connected events at the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, CANVAS venues, and more.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the ensemble, we’ve got you covered with reliable ticket options and up-to-date scheduling for 2025 events and the landmark Eyrie Festival at the Athenaeum Center.

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Biography, discography highlights, and 2025 touring information below provide a concise guide to Eighth Blackbird Creative Lab’s evolving program. Follow official channels for the latest on releases and performances, and secure your seats for upcoming Chicago-area events. We’re here to help you get convenient access to this innovative group’s live experiences.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Eighth Blackbird Creative Lab

  • The Blackbird Creative Lab launched in 2017 and operates as an 18-month residency/mentorship program, with a culminating festival (Eyrie) at the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture. The 2025 Eyrie Festival marks a major Lab milestone there.
  • Public 2025 Lab-related and performance activities include the Exploration Institute at Yerkes Observatory (June 26, 2025) and a schedule of Chicago-area Lab-connected events (Athenaeum, Yerkes, CANVAS events).
  • Eighth Blackbird’s discography (as performers) is extensive and includes multiple Grammy-winning Cedille albums: Thirteen Ways (2003), Beginnings (2004), Fred (2005), Strange Imaginary Animals (2006), Lonely Motel: Music from Slide (2011), Meanwhile (2012), Filament (2015), Hand Eye (2016), Olagón (2017), Singing in the Dead of Night (2020), and composition as explanation (2024, world-premiere recording of David Lang).
  • Major awards include four Grammy Awards for Best Small Ensemble/Chamber Music Performance and the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions; the group has also won CMA/ASCAP and other industry honors.

The records

Eighth Blackbird Creative Lab Discography

  • composition as explanation
    2024 · Cedille Records
  • Singing in the Dead of Night
    2020 · Cedille Records
  • When We Are Inhuman
    2019 · Secretly Canadian / 37d03d
  • Olagón: A Cantata in Doublespeak
    2017 · Cedille Records
  • Hand Eye
    2016 · Cedille Records
  • Filament
    2015 · Cedille Records
  • MeanWhile
    2012 · Cedille Records
  • Lonely Motel: Music from Slide
    2011 · Cedille Records
  • Double Sextet / 2x5
    2010 · Nonesuch
  • Strange Imaginary Animals
    2006 · Cedille Records
  • Fred: Music by Frederic Rzewski
    2005 · Cedille Records
  • Beginnings
    2004 · Cedille Records
  • Thirteen Ways
    2003 · Cedille Records
  • Round Nut Tool
    1999 · Self-released / Cedille later editions

Biography, discography highlights, and 2025 touring information below provide a concise guide to Eighth Blackbird Creative Lab’s evolving program. Follow official channels for the latest on releases and performances, and secure your seats for upcoming Chicago-area events. We’re here to help you get convenient access to this innovative group’s live experiences.

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