Jeff delves into the history of the touring orchestra featured at Krannert Center this weekend.
Posts by Jeff Nelson:
Krannert Center’s Sunday Salon series offers a chance to “see them first”
Jeff Nelson explores the unique experience of sitting on the stage to hear the rising stars of classical music at KCPA's Sunday Salons.
Kick off your holidays with class(ical music)
The University of Illinois' chamber orchestra presents its holiday tradition of Mozart and Messiah.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra returns to Krannert Center
Once again a 7:30 PM evening concert at Krannert’s Foellinger’s Great Hall is shaping up to be something truly special as one of the world’s great orchestras comes to call.
Tiny but mighty: Small ensembles power Krannert’s September
Jeff gives us a glimpse of the good things in small packages presented at KCPA early in the season.
Shin-Young Park at Foellinger
Jeff previews the May 3rd conclusion of this season's Sunday Salon concert series.
The violinist comes home
Jeff previews Gil Shaham's April 23rd concert at Foellinger Great Hall.
Kronos Quartet goes Beyond Zero
Jeff previews Kronos Quartet's March 10th performance at Krannert Center's Tryon Festival Theatre.
A valentine for music lovers
Jeff previews the upcoming February 14th appearance of soprano Renee Fleming at Krannert Center.
55 years and going strong
Jeff previews the Champaign-Urbana Symphony's January 31st concert and provides some historical context.