Name: Verdi's Requiem
Start: 2026-05-02T19:30:00
Location: Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

Susan Platts

Scott Ramsay

Laura Strickling

Stephen Clark

Stephen Alltop

Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra

University of Illinois Oratorio Society

University of Illinois Meredith Chamber Singers

Celebrate the season with the glad musical tidings of the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra’s beloved holiday concert, a favorite family event for music lovers of all ages. CUSO is joined by the University of Illinois Chamber Singers and Oratorio Society to perform Gloria of Francis Poulenc, a spectacular work for large chorus and full orchestra. The angelic voices of the Central Illinois Youth Chorus will be featured in music by John Williams from the film Home Alone. Uplifting songs of the season, a visit from Santa, and a sing-along of carols are sure to make spirits bright.

Good Tidings!

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

The Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra offers a wide-ranging program of American music to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States. Joan Tower’s bold Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman and Leonard Bernstein’s unforgettable Symphonic Dances from West Side Story will contrast deeply contemplative music by Samuel Barber and Jonathan Bailey Holland. John Williams’ cool jazz score for the film Catch Me if You Can is reimagined as a spell-binding concerto for alto saxophone, expertly played by Champaign’s own Taimur Sullivan. The lively Fandangos of Roberto Sierra will bring the evening to an uproarious close.

Happy Birthday, America!

The Requiem of Giuseppe Verdi is one of the most moving and memorable works of the choral repertoire. From the sublime beauty of soaring solo voices to the awe-inspiring power of the full orchestra with large chorus, this powerful music reaches deep into our souls. To hear this masterpiece sung by the combined choirs of the University of Illinois choral program in the resplendent Foellinger Great Hall will be a stunning experience.