Silks, Strings, & Serenade - Springfield

Experience an evening of musical discovery and lyrical beauty led by Music Director Taichi Fukumura. Internationally acclaimed pipa virtuoso Gao Hong joins the chamber orchestra for Tan Dun's Concerto for String Orchestra and Pipa, a captivating fusion of Eastern and Western musical traditions. Framed by Zare's colorful La Zebu Forte Overture and Dvořák's radiant Serenade for Strings, this program offers a journey through vibrant soundscapes, rich cultural connections, and unforgettable melodies.
Taichi Fukumura, Music Director | Gao Hong, Pipa
Program: Zare La Zebu Forte Overture - Tan Dun Concerto for String Orchestra and Pipa - Dvořák Serenade for Strings
Friday, April 2, 2027 @ 7:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church, Springfield, IL
Coda Conversations immediately following
Saturday, April 3, 2027 @ 7:30 PM
Second Presbyterian Church, Bloomington, IL
Coda Conversations immediately following
Experience the power of LIVE music!
Your Illinois Symphony Orchestra. Always real. Always live.
General Admission: $30 | Students (Age 24 & Under): $10
Support Provided By:
Debra & Daniel Brownstone, M.D., Kathryn Ransom