Illinois Symphony Orchestra

Description

As the largest fully-professional orchestra in central Illinois, the ISO is a vital part of the cultural fabric, a key educational partner and a valued community member in the region. It celebrates symphony, chamber and pops music with nine concerts per season and dozens of intimate chamber concerts, plus acclaimed in-class and on-line education programs.

Work Sample

This is part of the Illinois Symphony Sundays at Six Recital Series, which was created to allow audience members who are unable to attend full concerts to enjoy symphony music. Principal Viola Erin Rafferty performed several pieces on 12/20/20

This is part of the Illinois Symphony Sundays at Six Recital Series, which was created to allow audience members who are unable to attend full concerts to enjoy symphony music. Principal Horn Brian Goodwin performed several pieces on 6/21/20

This is part of the Illinois Symphony Sundays at Six Recital Series, which was created to allow audience members who are unable to attend full concerts to enjoy symphony music. Principal Harp Eleanor Kirk performed several pieces on 6/28/20

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the ISO continued its fundamental mission of providing music to audiences, even if the audiences weren't able to attend concert halls. The Sundays at Six Series is the best representation of the dedication to those efforts.

History

The Illinois Symphony Orchestra has presented symphony and chamber music to central Illinois audiences since 1993. It is the largest fully-professional orchestra in the region and attracts more than 35,000 audience members each season. 

Artistic Vision

The mission of the ISO is to inspire audiences through live orchestra programs and performances and aims to be the premier regional orchestral in Illinois.