Guest conductor Francesco Milioto will make his third appearance with Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra for the Holiday Pops Movie Music Spectacular matinee concert at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16. The concert will be at Ozinga Chapel on the Trinity Christian College campus, 6601 W. College Dr., Palos Heights. Patrons will[Read More…]
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IPO maestro shares joy of music with H-F High orchestra
It was a wave of his hand, a lean in for emphasis, verbal cues and repeated “bravos” when Stilian Kirove, the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra maestro, spent time with Homewood-Flossmoor High School Viking Orchestra. Kirov’s work at H-F on Nov. 16 is part of his outreach as the new conductor for the[Read More…]
IPO honors Bulgaria as part of Nov. 18 concert lineup
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) has added a salute to Bulgaria to its lineup for the 7:30 p.m. concert on Nov. 18. The program is at Ozinga Chapel, 6601 W. College Drive, on the campus of Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights. IPO’s new director, Stilian Kirov, is a native[Read More…]
IPO’s new conductor will open the 40th season on Oct. 14
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) will open its 40th season Oct. 14 under the direction of Stilian Kirov, its new music director and conductor. This year the IPO also will be in a new home at Ozinga Chapel at Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Drive in Palos Heights. The[Read More…]
IPO summer music at Ravisloe begins June 14
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its five summer concerts in the IPO@Ravisloe series featuring IPO musicians and friends. The 7 p.m. Wednesday concerts feature IPO ensembles at Ravisloe Country Club, 18231 Park Ave. in Homewood. Each concert brings a special flavor to the performance. The opening program[Read More…]
IPO selects Stilian Kirov as next conductor and music director
Stilian Kirov will take the baton and lead the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) starting June 1. Kirov was one of five finalist candidates invited as a guest conductor candidate during the last season. Kirov directed the “Slavic Soul” program in January. During his visit, he also worked with the Viking Orchestra[Read More…]
IPO musicians share their talents with H-F’s orchestras
Student musicians in Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s orchestras got special attention the week of April 24 when Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) members gave small group lessons.
Illinois Philharmonic premiere’s violin work April 8
Guest conductor Sean Newhouse will direct the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) for its season finale April 8 featuring Tessa Lark as guest performer for Edgar Meyer’s “Violin Concerto.” The program will begin with a 6:30 p.m. pre-concert question and answer session followed by the IPO ‘s concert at 7:30[Read More…]
IPO ‘Swingin’ Spring’ jazz concert March 15
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) is hosting a “Swingin’ Spring” program on Wednesday, March 15, at Ravisloe Country Club in Homewood. The 7 p.m. program will be a live jazz event led by IPO principal trumpet Matthew Lee with the IPO Brass Ensemble. This performance is part of[Read More…]
IPO announces its 2017-18 40th season concerts
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) will mark its 40th season with a special Leonard Bernstein series for 2017-18. Each of the five concerts will celebrate the famed composer as IPO marks the 100th anniversary of his birth. Concerts are set for Oct. 14, Nov. 18, Feb. 10, March[Read More…]