DuPage Opera Theatre and New Philharmonic 2009-2010 Season
Oct. 9 and 10, New Philharmonic: Slavic Strings
Nov. 13, 14, New Philharmonic: Spanish Strings
Dec. 31, New Philharmonic: New Year’s Eve
Jan. 29, 30, DuPage Opera Theatre: Turandot
March 5, 6, New Philharmonic: Celestial Harp Strings
April 23, 24 New Philharmonic: Passionate Piano Strings
July 23, 25, 30, 31 (SUSPENDED): DuPage Opera Theatre: Samson and Delilah
History of New Philharmonic
Thirty years ago College of DuPage embarked on the bold and visionary experiment of sponsoring under its umbrella professional level organizations in the performing arts. Today that vision continues to flourish. Under Harold Bauer’s direction New Philharmonic and DuPage Opera Theatre formed and were followed in subsequent years by New Classic Singers, Buffalo Theatre Ensemble and Arts Center Jazz Ensemble. This venture was, of course, in addition to the large quantity of student/community activity in the arts.Since its first concert in November 1977, when an orchestra of 24 carefully auditioned musicians performed for a capacity audience of 330 in the Building M “open space” on west campus, New Philharmonic has grown and thrived. Now under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Kirk Muspratt, the orchestra numbers between 55 and 65 players, depending on the repertoire, and performs for between 1,200 and 1,500 people per concert pair in the beautiful McAninch Arts Center. The college provides substantial in-kind support. Funding comes from ticket sales, corporate and individual donations, grants, the Illinois Arts Council, and from the college’s Student Activities Fund.
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Kirk Muspratt, Music Director and Conductor
Click here for Kirk Muspratt's biography as a PDF.
Kirk Muspratt named 'Chicagoan of the Year'
Streaming Video: Kirk Muspratt on Channel 11:
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Streaming Video: Kirk Muspratt
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