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Tickets and Seating Arrangements for Orchestra Hall-Illinois and Park West

Posted by iwellbc on April 27th, 2010

Chicago’s Orchestra Hall-Illinois was constructed in 1904 and took a year to complete. Designer D.H. Burnham & Company brought the eight story building to life and construction was completed at just under $1 million dollars. Renovations to the Orchestra Hall would take place in 1966, 1981, 1993 to 1997 and 1998. The first performance by The Chicago Symphony Orchestra was on December 14, 1094. Exactly 100 years later, on December 14, 2004, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra celebrated by performing the music that had been played on opening night, which was a program that included Beethoven, Handel and others. For many, it was a most memorable night.

Since its opening, Orchestra Hall-Illinois has hosted many celebrities including Judy Garland and Beverly Sills. It has also been the location where many powerful speakers have orated great messages to attendees. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Amelia Earhart. Designated a national historic landmark in 1994, Orchestra Hall was originally used as a movie theater in the early 1900’s to help [...]

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Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra: Takeda 25th Anniversary Commemorative Collection

Posted by iwellbc on April 24th, 2010

Product DescriptionAn evening concert on December 18, 1921 marked the first performance of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. This was the creation and dream of KSO founder Mrs. Leta Snow, who served as a manager for the Symphony’s first 28 years. She was an expert at cultivating musicians from around the world and bringing them to Kalamazoo with the promise of employment and performing opportunities.
The KSO currently employs 86 musicians, including a salaried String Quartet. Over t… More >>
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra: Takeda 25th Anniversary Commemorative Collection

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All About the Austin Texas Symphony

Posted by iwellbc on April 18th, 2010

Now in its 97th year, the Austin Symphony is the pinnacle of cultural events in the Austin, TX area and the beginning of the live music scene that dominates the modern entertainment culture of this vibrant Texas city. Showcasing classical music that spans continents, genres and generations, the Austin Symphony brings together almost 100 musicians who work together to create memorable music.

Even if you’ve never attended a symphony before, you can appreciate the Austin Symphony. With a quick introduction to the strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion and a little insight into the pieces that will be played, you can enjoy just about any presentation. Simply let your mind follow the highs and lows of the piece and feel the music as it wraps around your emotions and feelings.

The Austin Symphony presents a wide variety of music from many different composers. In one season, you might have the choice between Beethoven, Strauss and Handel as well as a “Simply Sinatra” concert, a string quartet or a guitar quartet. The diversity means that everyone will be able to find some [...]

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