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ISO’s Music Director Taichi Fukumura Appointed Assistant Conductor of The Cleveland Orchestra
The Illinois Symphony Orchestra (ISO) is thrilled to announce that our innovative Music Director Taichi Fukumura has been selected to assume the position of Assistant Conductor of The Cleveland Orchestra in Fall 2025. This prestigious appointment signals Music Director Taichi Fukumura’s exceptional talent, dedication, and visionary leadership in the world of classical music. Taichi Fukumura will continue to serve as Music Director of the ISO and remains deeply committed to the vision and mission of our
Illinois Symphony Orchestra’s 32nd Season Closes with Passion & Pulse!
Feel the rhythmic heartbeat of Brian Nabors' Pulse and the playful energy of Ravel's Piano Concerto in G featuring 2022 Van Cliburn Medal Winner Anna Geniushene. Dmitri Shostakovich's passionate Fifth Symphony closes our season with dramatic flair! Anna Geniushene’s fresh and powerful interpretations defined her participation in the 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition—where she won the silver medal and the adoration of fans around the globe. And the critics couldn’t get enough: “powerhouse
