EPSG:4326

University Of Illinois Symphony Orchestra

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

### Illinois Wind Orchestra Performance

**Event:** Illinois Wind Orchestra  
**Date:** Wednesday, November 20, 2024  
**Time:** 7:30 PM CT  
**Venue:** Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Join us for an enchanting evening with the Illinois Wind Orchestra at the prestigious Foellinger Great Hall. This performance, presented by the University of Illinois School of Music, promises to be a captivating experience for all music enthusiasts. 

**Event Highlights:**
- **Venue:** The Foellinger Great Hall, known for its exceptional acoustics and elegant ambiance, provides the perfect setting for this musical event.
- **Intermission:** Details regarding the intermission will be provided closer to the event date.
- **Program Information:** Stay tuned for the release of the program details, which will feature a diverse selection of wind orchestra compositions.

**Ticket Information:**
- Tickets are not yet available. Please check back for updates on ticket sales.

**Additional Information:**
- For more details about the event and related performances, visit the University of Illinois School of Music's website.
- Share this event with friends and family to ensure they don't miss out on this extraordinary musical experience.

Mark your calendars and prepare to be moved by the powerful and harmonious sounds of the Illinois Wind Orchestra. We look forward to seeing you there!

Illinois Wind Orchestra

We boil this epic love story down to the core of its conflict and drop the stage into a sporting arena.

The audience witness to two groups in opposition by default, by desire to rise above the other.

Through the provocation and conflict, we catch a glimpse of our star crossed lovers. They are fierce players but still do not seem to care who wins or loses if playing the game can bring them closer together.

Competition can be playful at times, it can also be dangerously serious.

Duel Reality (On tour)

TOHU

Espace Jean Legendre

Quai 9

Center Theatre Group

Le Pin Galant

McCarter Theatre Center

La Lanterne

### Event Description: Michael Feinstein in "Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett"

**Event Title:** Michael Feinstein in "Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett," featuring the Carnegie Hall Big Band

**Date and Time:** Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 7:30 PM CT

**Venue:** Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

**Event Overview:**
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Michael Feinstein, the Great American Songbook ambassador, pays tribute to his long-time friend and legendary singer Tony Bennett. Accompanied by the magnificent 17-piece Carnegie Hall Big Band, Feinstein will perform many of Bennett’s iconic hits, including "Because of You," "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," "Stranger in Paradise," and many more.

**Performance Highlights:**
- **Michael Feinstein:** Renowned for his masterful renditions of classic American songs, Feinstein will bring his unique touch to Bennett’s timeless music.
- **Carnegie Hall Big Band:** This 17-piece ensemble will provide a rich, full sound that complements Feinstein’s vocals, evoking the grand history of Carnegie Hall.
- **Tribute to Tony Bennett:** The program will celebrate Bennett’s illustrious career and his contributions to the world of music, honoring his legacy through song.

**Historical Significance:**
This tribute not only celebrates Tony Bennett’s music but also the storied history of Carnegie Hall, which has hosted performances by some of the most illustrious musicians of the 20th and 21st centuries, including Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Tony Bennett himself. Feinstein and the Carnegie Hall Big Band continue this tradition, bringing the Hall’s history to life onstage.

**Tickets:**
Tickets for this event are not yet available. Please check the Krannert Center website for updates on ticket availability.

**Support the Arts:**
With deep gratitude, Krannert Center thanks all Patron Sponsors and Corporate and Community Sponsors. If you believe in the life-affirming experiences that Krannert Center and the performing arts at Illinois make possible, please consider making a gift. Visit [Krannert Center Giving](https://krannertcenter.com/give) for more information.

**Contact Information:**
For more details about the event, visit the [Krannert Center Event Page](https://krannertcenter.com).

Don’t miss this extraordinary tribute to Tony Bennett, brought to life by Michael Feinstein and the Carnegie Hall Big Band. Mark your calendars for an evening of timeless music and celebration!

Michael Feinstein in Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett, featuring the Carnegie Hall Big Band

### Event Description: Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, Piano Recital

**Date and Time:**  
Sunday, November 10, 2024 - 3:00 PM CT

**Location:**  
Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts  
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

**Event Overview:**  
Join us for an extraordinary piano recital by the acclaimed Canadian pianist, Jaeden Izik-Dzurko. Recognized for his exciting and insightful interpretations of solo, concerto, and chamber repertoire, Izik-Dzurko has captivated audiences worldwide. A 2021 graduate of the Juilliard School and winner of the prestigious Gina Bachauer Scholarship Competition, he has achieved remarkable success, including first prize wins in four major piano competitions in 2022 and a 2024 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship.

**Performance Highlights:**  
- **Artist:** Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, piano
- **Repertoire:** Featuring works by composer-pianists like Scriabin and Rachmaninoff, as well as Canadian compositions.
- **Format:** Salon-style performance offering a close connection between the artist and the audience, with seating on stage in six rows. Light refreshments will be served before and after the performance. Balcony tickets without refreshments are also available.

**Additional Information:**  
- **Tickets:** Not yet available.
- **Intermission:** Details to be announced.
- **Event Length:** Approximate duration to be confirmed.

**About the Artist:**  
Jaeden Izik-Dzurko has performed on prestigious stages such as London’s Wigmore Hall, Paris’s Salle Cortot, Madrid’s Auditorio Nacional de Música, and New York’s Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Known for his exceptional communicative power and thoughtfulness, he brings a distinctive musical personality to his performances, making even the most routine passagework unique and engaging.

**Support the Arts:**  
With deep gratitude, Krannert Center thanks all Patron Sponsors and Corporate and Community Sponsors. If you believe in the life-affirming experiences that Krannert Center and the performing arts at Illinois make possible, please consider making a gift at [KrannertCenter.com/Give](http://KrannertCenter.com/Give) or [faa.illinois.edu/giving](http://faa.illinois.edu/giving).

**Contact Information:**  
For more details, visit the event page on the Krannert Center website.

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Mark your calendars for an afternoon of breathtaking piano music with Jaeden Izik-Dzurko at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a rising star in the classical music world.

Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, piano

Varsity Men's Glee Club 2024

### Event Description: Jupiter String Quartet at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

**Event:** Jupiter String Quartet Concert  
**Date:** Tuesday, November 12, 2024  
**Time:** 7:30 PM CT  
**Venue:** Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

#### About the Event:
Join the renowned Jupiter String Quartet for an evening of exceptional chamber music at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. This intimate ensemble, consisting of violinists Nelson Lee and Meg Freivogel, violist Liz Freivogel, and cellist Daniel McDonough, has been captivating audiences for over 20 years. Known for their friendly, knowledgeable, and adventurous energy, the Jupiter Quartet seamlessly blends the core string quartet repertoire with contemporary compositions.

#### Program Highlights:
- The concert program will be announced on the Krannert Center website (KrannertCenter.com).
- Audiences will have the unique opportunity to hear "Singing Land," a new work by Su Lian Tan and Robin Wall Kimmerer.

#### About the Jupiter String Quartet:
As artists-in-residence and faculty at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the Jupiter Quartet members are deeply committed to music education and community engagement. They maintain private studios, direct the chamber music program, and frequently perform educational concerts in schools and community centers. Their dedication to fostering new audiences for classical music is evident in their extensive teaching and outreach efforts.

#### Additional Information:
- **Tickets:** Not yet available. Please check the Krannert Center website for updates.
- **Sponsors:** With deep gratitude, Krannert Center thanks all Patron Sponsors and Corporate and Community Sponsors. If you believe in the life-affirming experiences that Krannert Center and the performing arts at Illinois make possible, please consider making a gift at advancementkrannertcenter.illinois.edu, KrannertCenter.com/Give, or faa.illinois.edu/giving.

For more details and to stay updated on the event, visit the [Krannert Center Event Page](KrannertCenter.com).

Jupiter String Quartet

### Event Description: Oklahoma at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

**Event Title:** Oklahoma

**Venue:** Tryon Festival Theatre, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

**Dates and Times:**
- Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 7:30 PM CT
- Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 7:30 PM CT
- Friday, November 15, 2024 - 7:30 PM CT
- Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 7:30 PM CT

**Event Overview:**
Join us for a captivating performance of "Oklahoma," the first musical written by the legendary duo Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. This timeless classic, which originally opened on Broadway in March 1943 and ran for an unprecedented 2,212 performances, tells the story of farm girl Laurey Williams and her courtship by two rival suitors, cowboy Curly McLain and farmhand Jud Fry, set against the backdrop of 1906 Indian Territory on the cusp of statehood.

**Creative Team:**
- **Stage Director:** Sarah Wigley
- **Music Director:** Michael Tilley
- **Choreographer:** Rebecca Nettl-Fiol

**About the Show:**
"Oklahoma" is renowned for its memorable musical numbers and its exploration of broader themes such as community, belonging, and national identity. The musical has enjoyed numerous revivals and adaptations, including an Oscar-winning 1955 film and five Broadway revivals up to 2020. This production promises to bring the same magic and depth to the stage, making it a must-see event.

**Ticket Information:**
Tickets are not yet available. Please check back closer to the event date for purchasing details.

**Additional Information:**
For more details about the event, including visitor information, parking, and accessibility, please visit the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts website.

**Share This Event:**
Spread the word and share this event with friends and family to ensure they don't miss out on this spectacular performance of "Oklahoma."

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- **Terence Blanchard: Fire Shut Up in My Bones - Excerpts in Concert** on February 27, 2025
- **Lyric Under the Stars** from September 19-21, 2024
- **Orfeo** from April 24-26, 2025

Experience the magic of "Oklahoma" and immerse yourself in a story that has captivated audiences for decades. We look forward to welcoming you to the Tryon Festival Theatre for an unforgettable evening of musical theatre.

Oklahoma

### Event Description: Dracula, a Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really

**Event Title:** Dracula, a Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really  
**Presented by:** Illinois Theatre  
**Venue:** The Virginia Theatre, 203 W. Park St., Champaign, IL  
**Dates and Times:**  
- Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 7:30 PM CT  
- Friday, November 15, 2024 - 7:30 PM CT  
- Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 7:30 PM CT  

**Director:** Latrelle Bright  
**Playwright:** Kate Hamill  

**Event Overview:**
Join us for an exhilarating reimagining of Bram Stoker's classic, "Dracula," through the lens of feminist empowerment. In Kate Hamill’s delightful and action-packed adaptation, it’s the spunky and skillful women who take center stage, driving the narrative from horror to hilarity. This production promises a thrilling experience with plenty of jump scares, blood spatters, and spooky elements, all while challenging outdated ideals of femininity.

**Synopsis:**
In this fresh take on "Dracula," Hamill’s heroines navigate blood-stained castles and pristine English drawing rooms, skewering monstrosities and societal norms along the way. This revenge fantasy is not just a tale of horror but a call to empower us all to fight back against the monsters we face in our own lives. And yes, it’s fun—really.

**Additional Information:**
- **Intermission:** Details to be announced.
- **Event Length:** Approximate duration to be confirmed.
- **Tickets:** Not yet available.

**Share This Event:**  
Spread the word and invite friends to experience this unique theatrical event.

**Related Events:**
- **Quantum Voyages:** April 19, 2025
- **The Daniel J. Sullivan Playwright-in-Residence - New Work Performance:** September 27-28, 2024
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- **Orlando:** November 1-9, 2024

For more information and updates, visit the event page on the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts website.

Krannert Center at the Virginia: Illinois Theatre presents Dracula, a Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really

### Event Description: Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

**Event:** Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper  
**Date:** Saturday, November 16, 2024  
**Time:** 7:30 PM CT  
**Venue:** Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

#### About the Event:
Join us for an unforgettable evening of bluegrass music with Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper. Widely considered the bluegrass fiddler of his generation, GRAMMY award-winner Michael Cleveland has been recognized 12 times as the International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) Fiddle Player of the Year. In 2018, he was inducted into the National Fiddlers Hall of Fame.

From an early age, Michael Cleveland was immersed in old-time and bluegrass music, attending local jams and festivals near his hometown of Henryville, Indiana. After graduating from high school, Cleveland began playing professionally and in 2006, he realized his dream of leading his own band by forming Flamekeeper. The band, which includes talented musicians Josh Richards, Nathan Livers, Jasiah Shrode, and Chris Douglas, has been honored seven times with the IBMA’s Instrumental Group of the Year award.

#### Venue Information:
The performance will take place in the Foellinger Great Hall, a premier venue known for its exceptional acoustics and intimate atmosphere, located within the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

#### Ticket Information:
Tickets for this event are not yet available. Please check the Krannert Center website for updates on ticket sales and availability.

#### Support the Arts:
With deep gratitude, Krannert Center thanks all Patron Sponsors and Corporate and Community Sponsors. If you believe in the life-affirming experiences that Krannert Center and the performing arts at Illinois make possible, please consider making a gift. Your support ensures the future impact of the arts in our community.

For more information and to make a donation, visit:
- [Krannert Center Giving](https://krannertcenter.com/give)
- [University of Illinois Giving](https://faa.illinois.edu/giving)

#### Share This Event:
Spread the word and share this event with friends and family to enjoy a night of exceptional bluegrass music.

We look forward to seeing you at the Foellinger Great Hall for an evening with Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper!

Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper

University Concert Band & Hindsley Symphonic Band

### Event Description: Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

**Event:** Chicago Symphony Orchestra  
**Conductor:** Riccardo Muti, Music Director Emeritus for Life  
**Date:** Thursday, November 7, 2024  
**Time:** 7:30 PM CT  
**Venue:** Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

#### Event Overview:
Join us for an extraordinary evening with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, one of the world's most celebrated orchestras, under the baton of the illustrious Riccardo Muti. As the orchestra’s Music Director Emeritus for Life, Muti brings his unparalleled artistry and passion to the Krannert Center, promising a night of unforgettable music.

#### Program:
- **Gaetano Donizetti:** Overture to *Don Pasquale*
- **Giuseppe Verdi:** The Four Seasons from *I vespri siciliani*
- **Emmanuel Chabrier:** *España*
- **Osvaldo Golijov:** Suite from *Megalopolis* (World Premiere, CSO commission)
- **Manuel de Falla:** Suite No. 2 from *The Three-Cornered Hat* (Three Dances)

#### Highlights:
- **Riccardo Muti:** Renowned for his dynamic interpretations and profound connection with the orchestra, Muti will lead the CSO through a program that spans vibrant, dance-inspired works and evocative suites.
- **World Premiere:** Experience the world premiere of Osvaldo Golijov’s *Megalopolis Suite*, a CSO commission featuring music from the score of Francis Ford Coppola’s upcoming epic film.
- **Musical Journey:** The evening’s repertoire will transport the audience from the lively streets of southern Spain to the rich musical heritage of Italy, showcasing the versatility and brilliance of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

#### About the Orchestra:
Founded in 1891, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is acclaimed globally for its exceptional musicianship and distinctive sound. Performing over 150 concerts annually, the CSO continues to captivate audiences in Chicago, across Illinois, the United States, and around the world.

#### Ticket Information:
Tickets for this event are not yet available. Please check the Krannert Center website for updates and further details on how to purchase tickets.

#### Support the Arts:
Krannert Center extends its heartfelt thanks to all Patron Sponsors and Corporate and Community Sponsors. Your support makes life-affirming experiences like this possible. To contribute, visit [Krannert Center Giving](https://krannertcenter.com/give) or [FAA Illinois Giving](https://faa.illinois.edu/giving).

For more information, visit the [Chicago Symphony Orchestra event page](https://krannertcenter.com/event/chicago-symphony-orchestra).

Mark your calendars for an evening of exceptional music with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts!

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

### Event Description: Orlando at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

**Event Title:** Orlando

**Venue:** Studio Theatre, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

**Dates and Times:**
- **Friday, November 1, 2024:** 7:30 PM CT
- **Saturday, November 2, 2024:** 7:30 PM CT
- **Wednesday, November 6, 2024:** 7:30 PM CT
- **Thursday, November 7, 2024:** 7:30 PM CT
- **Friday, November 8, 2024:** 7:30 PM CT
- **Saturday, November 9, 2024:** 2:30 PM CT
- **Saturday, November 9, 2024:** 7:30 PM CT

**Playwright:** Sarah Ruhl, based on the novel by Virginia Woolf

**Director:** Kim McKean

**Event Overview:**
Join us for a captivating theatrical experience with "Orlando," a play adapted by Sarah Ruhl from Virginia Woolf's enchanting novel. This production, directed by Kim McKean, tells the story of a young Elizabethan courtier named Orlando, who, disillusioned with the monotony of court life, embarks on a quest for inspiration. In a magical twist, Orlando awakens as a woman at the dawn of the 18th century, prompting a profound journey of self-discovery and an exploration of gender identity through 400 years of history.

Virginia Woolf's novel, often described as the longest and most charming love letter in history, was dedicated to her lover Vita Sackville-West. Sarah Ruhl's poetic adaptation brings this timeless tale to life on stage, offering a wildly imaginative and theatrical journey that is sure to captivate audiences.

**Ticket Information:**
Tickets for this event are not yet available. Please check the Krannert Center website for updates on ticket sales.

**Additional Information:**
For more details about the event, including ticket availability and related events, please visit the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts website.

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Don't miss this opportunity to witness a unique and thought-provoking performance that delves into themes of identity, love, and the passage of time. Mark your calendars and prepare to be transported by the magic of "Orlando."

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