UI Symphony Orchestra and Oratorio Society
Andrew Megill, Oratorio Society conductor
The University of Illinois Symphony Orchestra (UISO) is the School of Music's premier orchestra. The Symphony Orchestra performs major literature from the 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Musicians in the orchestra consist of the finest students in the School of Music, as well as exceptionally talented non-majors from across the University of Illinois campus.
The Oratorio Society is the symphonic choir of the University of Illinois. The ensemble includes accomplished singers from many constituencies, bringing together members of the University student body, faculty and staff, and community musicians from throughout the region who join together to perform the masterworks of the choral-orchestral repertory at a high level of artistic excellence.
Boulanger: Psalm 24
Boulanger: Old Buddhist Prayer
Poulenc: Gloria
Sibelius: Symphony #2 in D, Op. 43
Program is subject to change. Please reference the School of Music’s website for updates on their events.
This performance will last approximately one hour and 10 minutes with no intermission.
Tickets for this event will go on sale to the public at 10am on Tuesday, October 5. Tickets will be sold online only as mobile or print-at-home tickets and are not available for purchase by phone or at the Ticket Office counter. Before the on-sale date, please visit Krannert Center’s online ticket office to ensure you have or can create an active account. All 2021-2022 ticket on-sale dates are now available. To learn about early ticket-buying opportunities, please contact Krannert Center’s Advancement team: 217.333.6700 or advancement [at] krannertcenter.illinois.edu.
In order to attend an in-theatre performance at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, audience members must provide proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. This change is occurring in response to increasingly strict contractual requirements of visiting artists, evolving performing arts industry standards, and audience expectations. At this time, face coverings are still required in indoor university spaces such as Krannert Center. Face coverings must be worn throughout any event or performance. For more information, please see our COVID-19 Safety Protocols page.
