### Event Description: Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra: The Rite of Spring

**Date and Time:** Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 7:30 PM CT  
**Location:** Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

**Event Overview:**
Join the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra (CUSO) for an unforgettable evening as they present Igor Stravinsky's groundbreaking composition, "The Rite of Spring." This performance, under the direction of Maestro Stephen Alltop, promises to be a monumental event for music lovers. The premiere of "The Rite of Spring" in 1913 was a pivotal moment in music history, known for its revolutionary brilliance and imaginative orchestration. Experiencing this masterpiece live is a bucket-list wish for many.

**Program:**
- **Mikhail Glinka:** Overture to Russlan und Ludmilla
- **Modest Mussorgsky:** A Night on Bare Mountain (original version)
- **Igor Stravinsky:** The Rite of Spring

**Special Features:**
- An in-depth introduction to "The Rite of Spring" will be presented by Maestro Alltop and CUSO musicians.
- The concert will open with a lively overture by Glinka.
- The talented young musicians of the East Central Illinois Youth Orchestra, conducted by Kevin Kelly, will join CUSO for a side-by-side performance of Mussorgsky’s thrilling orchestral poem, "Night on the Bare Mountain."

**Ticket Information:**
- Tickets go on sale on June 2, 2024, exclusively through the CUSO office.
- Season ticket subscribers receive a 10% discount and the best concert seats.
- For more details, visit [cusymphony.org](http://cusymphony.org) or call the CUSO office at 217-351-9139.

**Additional Information:**
- The event will take place at the Foellinger Great Hall, a premier venue known for its excellent acoustics and seating.
- This concert is part of the CUSO's ongoing commitment to bringing world-class classical music to the Champaign-Urbana community.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness one of the most influential works in the history of music performed live by the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra. Mark your calendars and secure your tickets early!

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Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra: The Rite of Spring · Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

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