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

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Vanessa Ferguson
Published October 10, 2023 at 12:00 PM CDT
Taichi Fukumura
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Taichi Fukumura

Taichi Fukumura is a finalist in the Illinois 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."
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Vanessa Ferguson
Vanessa is the Community Voices Production Coordinator. Reach Vanessa at vfergu3@uis.edu.
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