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Opening Night: Three Great American Symphonies
September 21, 2024
THREE GREAT AMERICAN SYMPHONIES

Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra
Three Great American Symphonies

Presented in Partnership with


Stilian Kirov, Conductor


IPO acknowledges support from


Symphony in D


John Vincent

(1902-1977)




Symphony No. 3 (The Sunday Symphony)
I. Moderately: The Awakening
II. Very slowly: Prayer
III. Gaily: Relaxation
IV. Resolutely: Day’s End and a New Beginning


William Grant Still

(1895-1978)


Intermission

Symphony No. 2    
Midwest Premiere   
I.  Adagio funèbre
II. Allegro vivo
III.  Andante espressivo, quasi adagio
IV.  Allegro vigoroso


David Diamond
(1915-2005)

Opening Act Lobby Performers

VCM String Ensemble
VanderCook College of Music
CONTACT: Dr. Yvonne Davila-Cortez / ydavilacortez@vandercook.edu


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The American Music Project

The American Music Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and 
underwriting performances of American classical music of the past as well as selectively 
commissioning new works from American composers.

To learn more about the American Music Project, please visit AmericanMusicProject.net


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Stilian Kirov
Conductor
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