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Illinois Symphony Orchestra's "Sensational Strings" Concert

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Bob Meyer
Published January 21, 2016 at 1:24 PM CST
Alastair Willis
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A preview of this weekend's Illinois Symphony Orchestra concert -  "Sensational Strings" - featuring music by Mozart, Kernis, and Dvorak.  Yona Stamatis talks with ISO Music Director and conductor Alastair Willis.
 

Sensational Strings - Illinois Symphony Chamber Orchestra
Friday, January 22, 7:30 PM, First Presbyterian Church, Springfield.
Saturday, January 23, 7:30 PM, Second Presbyterian Church, Bloomington.
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Arts & Life classicalIllinois Symphony Orchestra (ISO)Alastair WillisYona StamatisArts & Life
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Bob Meyer was production coordinator at NPR Illinois, and also served as an on-air host. Bob worked at the station February of 2000 through February 2021.
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