News
Debussy shines brightest in Illinois Philharmonic’s celestial program, Chicago Classical Review | review
Mission: Commission, Symphony Magazine, Winter 2019 | article
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra performs Handel masterpiece ‘Messiah’ in Palos Heights, SouthtownStar | article
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Celebrates the Beginning of the Holiday Season with the Timeless Classic Handel’s Messiah | press release
‘Chamber Gems’ in Palos Heights celebrates Bulgarian musicians while taking audience on musical journey, SouthtownStar | article
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Welcomes International Award Winning Guest Soloists for Upcoming November 17th Performance | press release
Simone Porter’s ravishing Korngold highlights Illinois Philharmonic opener, Chicago Classical Review | review
‘Red, white and new’ opens Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2018-19 season, SouthtownStar | article
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra to Present the Ruth D. and Ken M. Davee Award at the October 20 Opening Night Post-Concert Celebration | press release
IPO begins 41 Years of Making Beautiful Music with an “American Originals” program featuring Violinist, Simone Porter | press release
IPO Celebrates Brilliance of Leonard Bernstein, March 2018 concert preview, SouthtownStar | article
IPO Invites Patrons and Community to Participate in the League of American Orchestras National Food Drive, March 5-10, 2018 | details
IPO Salutes Beethoven, February 2018 concert preview, SouthtownStar | article
IPO Announces 2018-19 Season | press release
Schrader returns to IPO for ‘When Art Imitates Life’
READ Jessi Virtusio’s preview of the November 18 Concert in the SouthtownStar
Illinois Philharmonic opens 40th anniversary season with a new conductor and new home (10/15/2017)
Click HERE to read Larry Johnson’s review of Opening Night on chicagoclassicalreview.com
New director, venue for Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2017-18 Season (105/2017)
Click HERE to read Jessi Virtusio’s article in the SouthtownStar
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s new maestro seeks to ‘change people’s lives’ through music (9/6/2017)
Click HERE to read John Von Rhein’s article in the Chicago Tribune
IPO Announces New Music Director (5/9/2017)
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IPO Announces 2017-18 40th Anniversary Season (2/25/2017)
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Music of Verdi, Mozart, Prokofiev Featured in ‘Opposites Attract’
Click HERE to read the concert preview by Jessi Virtusio (2/24/2017)
Pianist Chen brings a fresh approach to Rachmaninoff with IPO
Click HERE to read the review by Chicago Classical Review critic Hannah Edgar (1/22/2017)
Kirov celebrates folklore, musical collaboration with ‘Slavic Soul’ Concert
Click HERE to read the concert preview by Jessi Virtusio (1/12/2017)
IPO and Trinity Christian College Announce IPO’s 2017-18 Venue Selection
Click HERE to read the press release (12/21/2016)
Illinois Philharmonic Set for Winter Wonderland
Click HERE to read the concert preview by Jessi Virtusio (12/16/2016)
Alastair Willis Makes Strong Showing with Illinois Philharmonic
Click HERE to read the review by Chicago Classical Review critic Tim Sawyier (11/22/2016)
Willis Leads Night-Themed Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Concert
Click HERE to read the concert preview by Jessi Virtusio (11/18/2016)
Illinois Philharmonic Launches a Season of Music Director Auditions
Click HERE to read the review by Chicago Classical Review critic Tim Sawyier (10/16/2016)
IPO’s 39th Season Opening Night to Feature Beethoven 3 and the Search for Greatness
Click HERE to read the press release (9/28/2016)
Danzmayr leads Illinois Philharmonic in dramatic farewell concert
Click HERE to read the review by critic Larry Johnson (5/9/2016)
IPO to Present Davee Award to Thomas Zoells of PianoForte Foundation on May 7
Click HERE to read the press release (4/22/2016)