IPO Proudly Announces 45th Anniversary Season

Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra(IPO) is excited to announce its 45thanniversary season, once again returning to the stage of the Ozinga Chapel Auditorium. The 2022-23 season features some of the world’s most celebrated musicians with cellistsOliver HerbertandInbal Segevand multiple appearances by Grammy award-winning baritoneBill McMurray, sopranoKimberly E. Jones, and theChicago Community Chorus.

OPENING NIGHT: PORGY AND BESS: October 15, 2022 – 5:30 PM

Stilian Kirov,Conductor

Netanel Draiblate, Violin

Kimberly E. Jones, Soprano

Bill McMurrary, Baritone

Chicago Community Chorus

GERSHWIN Girl Crazy Overture

STEPHENSON Violin Concerto

GERSHWIN Porgy and Bess: A Concert of Songs arr. Bennett

MOZART, HAYDN & PROKOFIEV: November 12, 2022 – 7:30 PM

Stilian Kirov,Conductor

Oliver Herbert, Cello

CZINER (Composer-in-Residence) – World Premiere

MOZART The Impresario Overture

HAYDN Cello Concerto in C major

PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 1, Classical

 

HOLIDAY CONCERT, HANDEL’S MESSIAH: December 17, 2022 – 3 PM

Stilian Kirov,Conductor

Kimberly E. Jones, Soprano

Annie Rosen, Mezzo-Soprano

Ryan Townsend Strand, Tenor

Bill McMurray, Baritone

Chicago Community Chorus

 

IYER & SIBELIUS: FEBRUARY 25, 2023 – 7:30 PM

Stilian Kirov,Conductor

Inbal Segev, Cello

CZINER (Composer-in-Residence) – World Premiere

IYER Human Archipelago – Midwest Premiere

SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2

 

DEBUSSY, RAVEL & THOMAS: MARCH 11, 2023 – 3 PM

Stilian Kirov,Conductor

Lisa Tannebaum, Harp

Anima-Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus

DEBUSSY Children’s Corner

DEBUSSY Danse sacree et danse profane

RAVEL Le Tombeau de Couperin

THOMAS Gwendolyn Brooks Settings

World Premiere Co-commission with Anima-Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus

 

SOARING STRINGS: APRIL 15, 2023 – 3 PM – An Orchestral Celebration of Matthew Mantell

Stilian Kirov,Conductor

Matthew Lipman, Viola

Emily Mantell, Cello

Sonia Mantell, Cello

MONTGOMERY Strum

ESTILO Conflict Concerto

BRAGATO Graciela y Buenos Aires

POPPER Requiem

BRAHMS Symphony No. 3

DVORAK & BEACH: MAY 13, 2023 – 7:30 PM

Stilian Kirov,Conductor

CZINER (Composer-in-Residence) – World Premiere

DVORAK Symphony No. 8

BEACH Symphony in E minor op. 32

 

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ABOUT IPO

Now in its 45thseason, the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) in residence at ڰ is a leading performing arts organization in Chicago’s Southland providing professional orchestral music of beauty and excellence to the region. IPO’s repertoire ranges from Baroque and Classical masterpieces, to world premieres and modern favorites. The Illinois Council of Orchestras named IPO the “Illinois Professional Orchestra of the Year” in 1992, 2010, and 2020, recognizing IPO’s overall artistic excellence.