Photo Credit: David Fitch

Photo Credit: David Fitch

Inspiring Illinois Photo Credit: David Fitch Greetings Join us for our inspiring 2018-2019 season. Dynamic Music Director Ken Lam has chosen a remarkable season of LIVE music that will excite, entertain, and inspire you. From a concert to celebrate the Illinois Bicentennial to Disney in Concert: Around the World, the season features marvelous masterworks, impressive guest artists and family friendly favorites including the return of Raymond Brigg s classic The Snowman. Check out all this season has to offer and get your season tickets today, as there is something for everyone! Bloomington Ticket Office (309) 434-2777 Springfield TIcket Office (217) 206-6160

BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION SIMPLY STRINGS Desirée Hassler, Soprano Elizabeth Thompson, Mezzo Soprano Justin Vickers, Tenor Ricardo Herrera, Baritone Illinois State University Choirs Friday, October 19, 2018 @ Saturday, October 20, 2018 @ Commemorate the Illinois Bicentennial with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra! To mark this festive occasion, we open with Joan Tower s adventurous First Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, paying tribute to women risk-takers. Copland s masterful Lincoln Portrait reflects upon some of Lincoln s greatest speeches. Concluding with the resounding Ode to Joy of Beethoven s Ninth Symphony, this concert is sure to have you on your feet! Alon Goldstein, Piano Amy Gilreath, Trumpet Friday, November 9, 2018 @ First Presbyterian Church, Springfield, IL Saturday, November 10, 2018 @ Second Presbyterian Church, Simply stunning! Our strings take center stage in Britten s playful Simple Symphony and Tchaikovsky s beloved Serenade for Strings. Shostakovich s delightful First Piano Concerto comes to life with dynamic pianist Alon Goldstein and our own Principal Trumpet, Amy Gilreath. Joyful, joking, and jubilant, this concert has it all! S C www.ilsymphony.org

HOLIDAY POPS IN THE HEARTLAND NORDIC NIGHTS Image (c) Snowman Enterprises Ltd Friday, December 14, 2018 @ Saturday, December 15, 2018 @ Celebrate the holidays with festive music and holiday songs. Holiday Pops in the Heartland is truly a community affair as the ISO is joined by area youth performance groups. But that s not all! The ISO performs the soundtrack to the animated film adaptation of Raymond Brigg s holiday classic The Snowman. www.thesnowman.com John Bruce Yeh, Clarinet Friday, January 25, 2019 @ Saturday, January 26, 2019 @ Experience the extraordinary sounds of Scandinavia with Grieg s mythical Peer Gynt Suite, Nielsen s daring Clarinet Concerto with Chicago Symphony Orchestra s Assistant Principal Clarinetist John Bruce Yeh and the triumphant Fifth Symphony of Sibelius. A night of Nordic noteworthiness you will not want to miss. P S Bloomington Ticket Office (309) 434-2777 Springfield TIcket Office (217) 206-6160

DISNEY IN CONCERT: AROUND THE WORLD FRENCH CONNECTIONS Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts All rights reserved Friday, February 15, 2019 @ Saturday, February 16, 2019 @ Be our guest for a special presentation of music from Disney movies, accompanied by clips and stills from the films! Disney in Concert: Around the World, features ten different suites from early classic Disney films to more recent releases, including: The Little Mermaid Pocahontas Mary Poppins Beauty and the Beast Frozen FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA VENUE Aladdin Mulan Pirates of the Caribbean Lion King And more! Clayton Penrose-Whitmore, Violin Friday, March 22, 2019 @ First Presbyterian Church, Springfield, IL Saturday, March 23, 2019 @ Second Presbyterian Church, Take a stroll through the courts of France with Chevalier de Saint-Georges Ninth Violin Concerto featuring Sphinx Competition winner Clayton Penrose- Whitmore and Haydn s Symphony No. 85, The Queen, commissioned for Marie Antoinette by Saint-Georges, who was recognized as the Black Mozart. Milhaud s The Creation of the World connects the rhythmic vitality of African music with the soul of American jazz. Come be part of our world and enjoy a swashbuckling musical journey that will inspire and excite concert-goers of all generations. P C www.ilsymphony.org

INCREDIBLY INSPIRING NATURE S BEAUTY Rachel Barton Pine, Violin Sandra Wright Shen, Piano Friday, April 5, 2019 @ Saturday, April 6, 2019 @ Be inspired by an incredible evening of music with Mozart s highly spirited Piano Concerto No. 23 featuring renowned pianist Sandra Wright Shen, Bruckner s life-affirming Second Symphony and an exciting world-premiere by Illinois composer Carl Schimmel. Let the music move you! S Friday, May 3, 2019 @ Saturday, May 4, 2019 @ Bask in Nature s Beauty with the return of renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine, recognized as a Great Performer of Illinois, performing Bruch s tuneful Scottish Fantasy and Vaughn-Williams beautiful Lark Ascending. The full forces of nature are on display in Lili Boulanger s impressionistic depiction Of A Spring Morning and concluding with Respighi s triumphant masterpiece, Pines of Rome. S Special Concert for Chamber Orchestra Lovers! Presented by University of Illinois Springfield The Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Jeremy Denk, Piano Friday, March 1, 2019 @ 8 PM - Sangamon Auditorium For tickets, call (217) 206-6160. Use code ORCHESTRA. Bloomington Ticket Office (309) 434-2777 Springfield TIcket Office (217) 206-6160

PETER AND THE WOLF CONCERTS FOR KIDS Venue Information SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT LOCATIONS Magic Circle Mime Company Thursday, April 25, 2019 @ 10:00 AM Friday, April 26, 2019 @ 10 AM & 12:15 PM Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 600 N East St, 61701 Sangamon Auditorium at UIS 1 University Plz, Public Affairs Center, Springfield, IL 62703 The ISO is joined by the Magic Circle Mime Company to unite orchestra with visual theater for the classic children s story of Prokofiev s Peter and the Wolf. This classic becomes an exciting experience when narration is replaced by movement and the concert hall becomes the scene of action as the conductor s assistant (Peter) tries to capture a vicious wolf that threatens orchestra and audience alike. With the help of the musicians, good triumphs over evil and the concert ends in victorious celebration. Tickets: $6 per person CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT LOCATIONS Second Presbyterian Church 313 N East St, 61701 First Presbyterian Church 321 S 7th St, Springfield, IL 62701 Photo Credit: David Fitch, Javed Rassi Patron Privacy Statement: Please note that when you purchase subscription or individual tickets to attend an Illinois Symphony Orchestra (ISO) or Illinois Chamber Orchestra event through the UIS Ticket Office or the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts Ticket Office (BCPA), UIS or BCPA will share your name, contact information, and seating information with the ISO. This will enable the ISO to contact you directly about information including but not limited to future concerts/events and other organizational efforts, including fundraising solicitation. UIS or BCPA will not share patron payment information such as credit card account numbers. BCPA purchasers will be able to opt out of receiving email if they choose, however the ISO/BCPA may not be able to contact you with updates or changes to performances if you opt out. If you have any questions or concerns about the sharing of this information, please contact the UIS Ticket Office at 217.206.6160 in Springfield or BCPA Ticket Office at 309.434.2777 in Bloomington. www.ilsymphony.org

Get Your Season Tickets Today! Become a season ticket holder to experience inspiring LIVE music ALL season long! We offer a variety of season ticket packages to fit your schedule, lifestyle, and interests. Photo Credit: David Fitch Subscribe & Save Today! ilsymphony.org Inspiring Illinois Enjoy these benefits! 1 THE BEST SEATS...in the house. Choose and keep the same seats for every concert. 2 SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS All season tickets are discounted from single ticket prices. 3 SINGLE TICKET DISCOUNTS Receive discounts on all additional single tickets purchased to all ISO concerts. 4 TICKET EXCHANGE At least 24 hours before the concert, exchange your Illinois Symphony Orchestra or Illinois Symphony Chamber Orchestra season ticket for a similar concert, for another date, or for any reason, in either city. You pay only the box office processing fees. 5 TAX DEDUCTION If you cannot use your ticket, return it to the venue box office at least 24 hours before the concert and a receipt for a tax-deductible contribution will be mailed to you. Season tickets on sale today! Single tickets on sale September 10, 2018! Bloomington Ticket Office (309) 434-2777 Springfield Ticket Office (217) 206-6160 Bloomington Ticket Office (309) 434-2777 Springfield TIcket Office (217) 206-6160

FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA Orchestra Conducted by NAME music by NAME lyrics by NAME score by NAME concert produced by NAME concert creative direction NAME DISNEY PRESENTATION LICENSED BY 2018-19 Season Ticket Packages! Experience 8 Symphonic 6 4 Symphony Concerts (S) Bicentennial Celebration Oct 19 & 20 Nordic Nights Jan 25 & 26 Incredibly Inspiring Apr 5 & 6 Nature s Beauty May 3 & 4 2 Pops Concerts (P) Holiday Pops in the Heartland Dec 14 & 15 Disney in Concert: Around the World Feb 15 & 16 2 Chamber Orchestra Concerts (C) Simply Strings Nov 9 & 10 French Connections Mar 22 & 23 4 Symphony Concerts (S) Bicentennial Celebration Oct 19 & 20 Nordic Nights Jan 25 & 26 Incredibly Inspiring Apr 5 & 6 Nature s Beauty May 3 & 4 2 Pops Concerts (P) Holiday Pops in the Heartland Dec 14 & 15 Disney in Concert: Around the World Feb 15 & 16 VENUE DAY, MONTH 4TH Sensational 6 Fantastic 5 Take 2 4 Symphony Concerts (S) Bicentennial Celebration Oct 19 & 20 Nordic Nights Jan 25 & 26 Incredibly Inspiring Apr 5 & 6 Nature s Beauty May 3 & 4 2 Chamber Orchestra Concerts (C) Simply Strings Nov 9 & 10 French Connections Mar 22 & 23 4 Symphony Concerts (S) Bicentennial Celebration Oct 19 & 20 Nordic Nights Jan 25 & 26 Incredibly Inspiring Apr 5 & 6 Nature s Beauty May 3 & 4 1 Pops Concert (P) Disney in Concert: Around the World Feb 15 & 16 2 Pops Concerts (P) Holiday Pops in the Heartland Dec 14 & 15 Disney in Concert: Around the World Feb 15 & 16 Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts All rights reserved Image (c) Snowman Enterprises Ltd www.ilsymphony.org

Flexi Tickets FLEXI TICKETS Flexi Tickets Lock in the savings for your next Symphony visit this season without having to be locked into a date! FLEXIBLE AROUND YOUR SCHEDULE Flexi tickets come in packages of 4, 6, and 8 and may be exchanged for the best available seat in the house (Price Levels 2 and 3) to any concert.* * Subject to availability. Not valid for any special events and/or special promotional pricing. Seating Flexi Ticket Prices 8 Tickets $304 6 Tickets $234 4 Tickets $160 Sangamon Auditorium - UIS STAGE LEVEL BALCONY 3 LEVEL 1* LEVEL ZONE 3 1 ZONE Main Floor C-L LEVEL 2 Mezzanine A-J LEVEL ZONE 1 MAIN FLOOR MEZZANINE 217-206-6160 2 1 2 LEVEL 2* Main Floor M-S Mezzanine K-R LEVEL 3* Main Floor A-B, T-X Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 309-434-2777 ORCHESTRA/MAIN FLOOR LEVEL ZONE 33 LEVEL ZONE 2 LEVEL ZONE 1 *Wheelchair seating available Main Floor (Level 1) and Mezzanine (Level 2) Single ticket prices for Illinois Symphony Concerts: * Single Tickets are $63, $42, $21 Single ticket prices for Illinois Symphony Chamber Orchestra Concerts: * $20 (General Admission) Student tickets (Age 6-26, with valid ID) are $6 to any concert. Children 5 and under are free to all of the concerts with a paying adult. Special priced tickets for seniors and groups are available. Go to www.ilsymphony.org for more information. STAGE ADA seating is available in Levels 1, 2 and 3 on the main floor. * All Illinois Symphony Orchestra venues provide special seating and assistance for patrons in wheelchairs. Please notify the box office of any special needs when purchasing your tickets. * Refunds are given only in the event of concert cancellation or date change. Handling fees are not refundable. Programs subject to change. Bloomington Ticket Office (309) 434-2777 Springfield TIcket Office (217) 206-6160

Season Ticket Packages LOCATION SEASON TICKET PACKAGE Inspiring Illinois Bloomington Springfield Experience 8 Symphonic 6 Sensational 6 Fantastic 5 Take 2 ISO CONCERTS S Friday, Oct 19 C Saturday, Nov 10 P Fri, Dec 14 S Friday, Jan 25 P Friday, Feb 15 C Saturday, Mar 23 S Friday, Apr 5 S Friday, May 3 Saturday, Oct 20 Friday, Nov 9 Saturday, Dec 15 Sat, Jan 26 Saturday, Feb 16 Friday, Mar 22 Saturday, Apr 6 Saturday, May 4 PRICE LEVEL Level 1 $378 $348 $269 $295 $120 Level 2 $264 $234 $195 $197 $80 Level 3 $150 $117 $115 $100 $40 S - Symphony P - Pops C - Chamber ALL Season ticket holders enjoy substantial savings off of our full price tickets. We are also offering... * 50% OFF* full price single tickets for FIRST time season ticket holders * 25% OFF season tickets to all those who took advantage of our FIRST time season ticket offer during the 2017-2018 season. * Special promotional pricing available in Price Levels 1 & 2 and valid for those who have not purchased season tickets since 13/14 season ORDER Today! Bloomington Ticket Office 309.434.2777 Springfield Ticket Office 217.206.6160 Photo Credit: David Fitch www.ilsymphony.org

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