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Who will hold the baton in the ISO’s Celebrity Conductor Challenge?
Six Springfield community leaders compete for the chance to step onto the podium to conduct the Illinois Symphony Orchestra at the Holiday Pops in the Heartland concert on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the UIS Performing Arts Center in Springfield, Illinois. This unique fundraiser planned by the Illinois Symphony Guild of Springfield invites the community to support their favorite candidates by donating to the ISO in honor of their choice. The Celebrity Conductor Challenge candidates
Embark on a Musical Journey to Paris with your Illinois Symphony Orchestra!
Join us for an unforgettable evening as ISO’s former Music Director, Alastair Willis presents Paris Impressions. Experience the magic of turn-of-the-century Paris through the eyes of Serge Diaghilev, the renowned Russian impresario of the Ballet Russes, and Jean-Luc Baton. This performance will transport you to a bygone era with enchanting compositions by Franck, Debussy, Ravel, and Poulenc. Adding to the evening’s allure, we will feature highlights from Stravinsky’s iconic works composed for the Ballet