Now in its 27th Season, the Illinois Philharmonic integrates artistry, repertoire, education, diversity and collaborations with its performances. From November through May, the Orchestra performs a five-concert Saturday Evening Symphonic Series featuring internationally-acclaimed guest artists at the 1,200 seat concert hall at The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University in University Park.

In addition, the Orchestra performs two annual Pops Concerts in December and February. The Orchestra also performs a Sunday Matinee Series at Lincoln-Way East and Central High School Fine Arts Centers in Frankfort and New Lenox.

Special guest artists for the 2004-2005 season include Chicago Symphony Orchestra cellist Katinka Kleijn in November; Marie Michuda and Jeff Mattsey in the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s Holiday Treasures Pops Concert; acclaimed Chicago tap dance soloist Lane Alexander in January; Gospel Grammy-winner Cedric Dent in February; violin virtuoso Rachel Barton Pine in March; Guest Conductor Victor Yampolsky in April; and prize-winning piano soloist Dmitri Ratser in May.

The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra has received several coveted awards for artistic achievements from the Illinois Council of Orchestras. In 1992, the IPO was named Illinois Orchestra of the Year, and in 1995 Maestro DeLeone was named Illinois Music Director of the Year.

The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra is a member of the American Symphony Orchestra League, and the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Review(s)
“Those who have never seen and heard DeLeone and the IPO in action are missing symphonic virtuosity at its best. The orchestra, drawing its professional membership from around the Midwest, is ranked among the best not just in Illinois but around the count

Educational Programs
Artist-In-The-Schools
The Artist-In-The-Schools program introduces students to the instrument families of the orchestra. These 45-minute wind, brass or string quintet perf...View Details

Mentorships
The IPO has set out to provide a high-level student orchestra for Chicago Southland music students up through age 20 by offering them the opportunity ...View Details

Music Takes Flight
These concerts introduce fourth to sixth grade students to the sights and sounds of a full symphony orchestra performance in a concert hall setting. P...View Details

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