Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra

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Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
Orchestra
Short nameIPO
Former namePark Forest Orchestra
Founded1954
Location Palos Heights, Illinois
Concert hallOzinga Chapel, Trinity Christian College
Principal conductor Stilian Kirov
Website ipomusic.org
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The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) is an orchestra in the Chicago area.

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The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra is a member of the League of American Orchestras and the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau. [1]

History

The Park Forest Orchestra was founded by volunteer musicians in 1954. [2]

In 1978, the orchestra re-formed into a professional chamber orchestra. In 1982, it was renamed to reflect its regional mission. [2] Carmon DeLeone served as Music Director for 25 years beginning in 1986. DeLeone became Conductor Laureate in 2011. David Danzmayr was appointed Music Director from 2012-2016. [2]

Stilian Kirov became the Music Director in 2017. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Chicago Southland Arts Alliance - Members". Archived from the original on March 21, 2006. Retrieved November 6, 2008.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "About the Illinois Philharmonic | Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra" . Retrieved October 8, 2023.
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