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Taichi Fukumura to conduct 'Fire & Fanfare' for the Illinois Symphony Orchestra | Community Voices

Taichi Fukumura
Photo courtesy of Illinois Symphony Orchestra
Taichi Fukumura

Taichi Fukumura is a finalist in theIllinois Symphony Orchestra's search for a new conductor. He spoke to Community Voices about his interest in orchestral music and the importance of incorporating contemporary pieces into concerts he conducts. Fukumura will conduct the Oct. 20, concert in Springfield, Ill. titled "Fire & Fanfare."

Vanessa is the Community Voices Production Coordinator. Reach Vanessa at vfergu3@uis.edu.
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