http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/rss/ http://will.illinois.edu/themes/site_themes/images/IPM_i.png http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/rss/ http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/program/carmina-burana I'll present Carl Orff's Carmina Burana performed by the Eastern Symphony and Choral Ensembles, the Charleston High School Advanced Chorus and the Charleston Middle School Chorus.   http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/program/carmina-burana Fri, 17 May 2013 13:40:35 -0500 -- http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/program/cellist-joshua-roman-with-illinois-symphony As host Roger Cooper presents the Illinois Symphony Orchestra's "Russian Revolution" concert, you'll hear the breathtaking melodies of Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, the maniacal rhythms of Shostakovich’s First Cello Concerto with “Classical Rock Star”Joshua Roman and the mystical experience of Arvo Pärt’s Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten. http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/program/cellist-joshua-roman-with-illinois-symphony Fri, 03 May 2013 06:04:40 -0500 -- http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/program/pure-passion I'll present the passionate playing of the Illinois Chamber Orchestra, resounding with the opening sigh of Elgar’s Sospiri, the pulsating tango of Osvaldo Golijov’s Last Round, and the celebration of the American pioneer in Copland’s beloved Appalachian Spring. Purely a dance mix for everyone to enjoy!   http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/program/pure-passion Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:46:28 -0500 -- http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/program/bachs-st.-matthew-passion Spring returns with a masterpiece of classical sacred music by J. S Bach. Fred Stoltzfus, in his last year as chair of choral music at the University of Illinois, conducts the extraordinary St. Matthew Passion as his final collaboration with Sinfonia da Camera. Sinfonia da Camera Ian Hobson, music director St. Matthew Passion (3/30/13) Fred Stoltzfus as guest conductor Bach St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 Tarik Bousselma as Evangelist Ricardo Herrera as Jesus http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/program/bachs-st.-matthew-passion Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:45:37 -0500 -- http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/program/illinois-chamber-orchestra-debussys-150th-birthday Roger Cooper presents a spectacular evening of French fairy tales, favorites and fun. The Illinois Chamber Orchestra celebrates the 150th birthday of Debussy by performing his exuberant Petite Suite and beautiful Danses Sacrée et Profane, along with Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite, Fauré’s elegant Pavane and Ibert’s Divertissement. http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/program/illinois-chamber-orchestra-debussys-150th-birthday Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:35:26 -0500 -- http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/program/oratorio-from-millikin Join host Roger Cooper for the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra with Michael Luxner, conductor, and Millikin choirs and choruses. On the program are Porpora's Magnificat; Randall Reyman's Elegy for Strings; Russell Peck's Signs of Life II for Strings; and Mozart's “Coronation” Mass. Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra Michael Luxner, conductor “Oratorio” (3/2/13) Porpora: Magnificat Millikin Women, and the University Women Chouses  Soloists: Abigail Karnes, and Julie Campbell, sop; Marguerite Mahoney, and Erin Reger, mez. Matthew Leese, cond. Randall Reyman: Elegy for Strings Russell Peck: Signs of Life II for Strings Mozart:  “Coronation” Mass, K. 317 Illinois Concert Choir Millikin University Choir, soloists: Kelsie Gallegos/ Erin Kehoe, sop; Kelsey Christian/  Chelsea Wright, mez; Conrad Fassig/ Bradley Staker, ten; Morgan Bothwell/ Kellen Fant, bs.  Brad Holmes, cond. http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/program/oratorio-from-millikin Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:00:41 -0500 -- http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/program/special-bachs-st.-matthew-passion Roger will be back with Prairie Performances next week. This week, enjoy our Good Friday Special with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra performing Bach's St. Matthew Passion. Featured are Kiri Te Kanawa, soprano; Anne Sofie von Otter, mezzo-soprano; Anthony Rolfe Johnson, tenor; Tom Krause, bass; the Chicago Symphony Chorus; and Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus. http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/program/special-bachs-st.-matthew-passion Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:03:28 -0500 -- http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/program/musical-travels-with-c-u-symphony Host Roger Cooper brings you the Champaign-Urbana Symphony's "Musical Travels" Concert. David Commanday conducts. On the program are Gershwin's Cuban Overture; Maurice Ravel's Piano Concerto in G Major with pianist Adam Neiman; Rossini's "Overture" to The Barber of Seville; and Respighi's Pines of Rome. http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/program/musical-travels-with-c-u-symphony Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:51:50 -0500 -- http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/program/sinfonia-da-camera-the-solar-system From creation to demotion, Sinfonia explores the music of the spheres. The evening begins with Milhaud’s vision of Earth, inspired by African folk mythology and American jazz. Holst’s iconic The Planets tells a tale of heavenly bodies from Jolly Jupiter to Mars, bringer of war. We know the International Astronomical Union has demoted Pluto, but in tonight’s solar system, Pluto still shines among his kin in Matthews' Pluto the Renewer.   http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/program/sinfonia-da-camera-the-solar-system Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:01:28 -0500 -- http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/program/eastern-symphony-orchestra We'll have "Songs of Love," featuring the Eastern Illinois Symphony, the EIU Choral Ensembles and Collegium Musicum (Early Music Ensembles). The program includes "The Water is Wide," "Come To Me, O My Love," by the University Mixed Chorus; Meche's "New York Girls" and Paulus' "The Road Home" by the Concert Choir; and McCray's "Rise Up my Love, My Fair One" by the Honor Choir. The fnale by cmbined choirs is Sondheim's "Not a Day Goes By."   http://will.illinois.edu/prairieperformances/program/eastern-symphony-orchestra Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:27:20 -0600 --