http://www.orchestraiowa.com This is the press release feed for orchestraiowa.com. The Opus Chamber Series continues with a program featuring selections from J.S. Bach, M. Haydn and Brahms http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20120131/118/Opus-Chamber-Series-presents-Threes-Company-February-18.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:38:00 GMT Paramount Presents, the artistic arm of the City-owned Theatre, will be committed to serving this community through a diverse and extensive depth of cultural, educational, and entertainment programming. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20120130/117/Orchestra-Iowa-and-VenuWorks-Announce-New-Brand-for-Artistic-Partnership.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:03:00 GMT Brass Quintet presents an exciting and lively program at Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20120125/116/Orchestra-Iowa-Brass-Quintet-February-12.aspx Orchestra Iowa Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:39:00 GMT Big and brassy, Bruckner's Fifth Symphony epitomizes the height of the German romantic period. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20120123/114/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Bruckner-5-February-10-11.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:18:00 GMT Venuworks and Orchestra Iowa will work together in programming, marketing, sales and operation of the Paramount Theatre http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20120118/113/Orchestra-Iowa-and-VenuWorks-Join-Forces-to-Operate-Paramount-Theatre.aspx Orchestra Iowa Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:44:00 GMT Featuring pianist Conor Hanick performing Beethoven's fifth and final piano concerto, the Emperor. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20120103/112/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Fire-and-Ice-January-21-22.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT Escape the holiday hustle and bustle with song and dance numbers of the big band era. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20111129/110/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Radio-Holly-Days-with-Five-By-Design-Dec-17-18.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:53:00 GMT Featuring traditional music for chorus and orchestra http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20111115/109/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-A-Baroque-Christmas.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:08:00 GMT Relive the heyday of Frank Sinatra through this timeless music http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20111031/108/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Simply-Sinatra-with-Steve-Lippia.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:37:00 GMT Orchestra Iowa Chamber Players to perform in the newly expanded and renovated Opus Concert Cafe. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20111024/107/Opus-Chamber-Series-presents-Opus-Inauguration.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:45:00 GMT Sight & Sound - Cirque des Senses....see, hear, taste, experience.. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20111018/106/Cedar-Rapids-Museum-of-Art-and-Orchestra-Iowa-Team-Up-for-Gala-Fundraising-Event.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:36:00 GMT Orchestra Iowa's 2011-2012 classical series continues with a program featuring Beethoven, Kernis and Schumann. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20110914/103/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Orchestral-Showcase-Beethoven-5-September-30-October-1.aspx Orchestra Iowa Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:30:00 GMT BRUCEMORCHESTRA IV: Crown Imperial - Saturday, September 10th http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20110822/102/Orchestra-Iowa-2011-2012-Season-Opening-Concert.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:58:00 GMT Purchase your raffle tickets today! http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20110822/101/Sight-Sound-2011-Cirque-des-Senses.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:41:00 GMT Celebrates 25th Anniversary This Fall http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20110622/100/Symphony-School-Rebranded-as-the-Orchestra-Iowa-School.aspx Orchestra Iowa Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:37:00 GMT Featuring Orchestra Iowa's talented Bass Ensemble http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20110531/98/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Pied-Piper-Concerts-This-Week-June-1-2-3-5.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 31 May 2011 09:30:00 GMT Performances of Mahler 5 conclude 2010-2011 Season. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20110523/97/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Mahler-5-June-11-12.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 23 May 2011 15:14:00 GMT Come for the Concert, Stay for the Kernels Game and Fireworks! Admission ticket includes all three. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20110509/96/Orchestra-Iowa-present-the-music-of-Blood-Sweat-Tears-Earth-Wind-and-Fire-Chicago-May-28.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 09 May 2011 09:31:00 GMT Featuring the Orchestra's talented Brass Quintet. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20110503/95/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Pied-Piper-Concerts-May-4-7.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 03 May 2011 11:03:00 GMT Featuring Brahms Piano Quartet No. 1 and Beethoven's Septet. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20110419/94/Orchestra-Iowa-Chamber-Player-Saturday-May-7th.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:52:00 GMT Center includes former Bruegger's Bagels building, connects to the Paramount Theatre, and is anchored by a new upscale performance space, the Opus Concert Cafe. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20110414/93/Orchestra-Iowa-To-Reopen-Expanded-Symphony-Center-in-Fall-2011.aspx Orchestra Iowa Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:43:00 GMT Launches public phase of the Opus 2011 Capital Campaign http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20110413/92/Media-Advisory-Orchestra-Iowa-to-announce-Symphony-Center-Restoration-Plans.aspx Orchestra Iowa Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:38:00 GMT Featuring cellist Anthony Arnone http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20110321/90/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Mahler-Haydn-Mozart-April-7-9.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:16:00 GMT Featuring the Orchestra's Woodwind Quintet http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20110307/89/Orchestra-Iowa-Presents-Pied-Piper-Concerts-March-9-12.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:01:00 GMT Orchestra Iowa's inaugural performace in the new state-of-the-art Concert Hall at College Community http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20110228/88/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Verdi-Requiem-March-19-20.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:38:00 GMT Featuring a program of French trios. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20110207/86/Orchestra-Iowa-Chamber-Players-Saturday-February-26th.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:42:00 GMT This show is presented by Orchestra Iowa, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra & Iowa Public Radio, and is a project of Iowa Makes Music. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20110203/85/Popular-NPR-Show-From-the-Top-tapes-broadcast-at-the-Gallagher-Bluedorn-in-Cedar-Falls-March-30th.aspx Orchestra Iowa Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:35:00 GMT The Best Cajun Band In The World! http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20110125/83/BeauSoleil-avec-Michael-Doucet-Saturday-February-12th.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:23:00 GMT The master class is designed for high school and college students, and is free and open to the general public. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20110117/82/Orchestra-Iowa-Pianist-Alan-Huckleberry-present-FREE-Master-Class-Saturday-10-a-m.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:03:00 GMT Featuring Grammy Award-Winning Cajun band BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20110110/81/BeauSoleil-Holiday-to-benefit-Orchestra-Iowa-February-12th.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:50:00 GMT Featuring Resident Conductor Daniel Kleinknecht and pianist Alan Huckleberry http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20110104/80/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Mussorgsky-Shostakovich-Tchaikovsky-January-22-23.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:16:00 GMT A festive song and dance extravaganza! http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20101206/78/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Follidays-December-18-20.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:20:00 GMT Follies will return to Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in April 2012 and to the newly restored Paramount Theatre in 2013. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20101119/77/Orchestra-Iowa-issues-an-important-announcement-about-Follies.aspx Orchestra Iowa Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:53:00 GMT Featuring traditional music for chorus and orchestra http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20101115/75/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Celebration-of-Carols-December-4-5.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:02:00 GMT The chamber season opens with a program featuring low strings. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20101101/74/Orchestra-Iowa-Chamber-Players-Saturday-November-20th.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:03:00 GMT Event previews Orchestra Iowa and Hancher's collaboration: Professor Kubinek Meets the Symphony http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20101022/72/ImpactCR-to-host-Certified-Lunatic-and-Master-of-the-Impossible-Tomas-Kubinek.aspx Orchestra Iowa Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:24:00 GMT Introducing preschool-aged children to the beat of the orchestra! http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20101018/70/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Pied-Piper-Concerts-This-Week.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:36:00 GMT HEIRs enhances performance programs at Cedar Rapids' premier music school http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20101006/69/Orchestra-Iowa-School-of-Music-Announces-Inaugural-Honors-Ensemble-in-Residence.aspx Orchestra Iowa Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:49:00 GMT The master class is designed for high school and college students, and is free and open to the public. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20101004/68/Symphony-School-Soprano-Mary-Wilson-present-FREE-Master-Class.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:09:00 GMT This show is presented by Orchestra Iowa and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra and is a project of Iowa Makes Music http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100929/67/Popular-NPR-Show-From-the-Top-tapes-broadcast-at-Adler-Theatre-in-Davenport-on-October-12th.aspx Orchestra Iowa Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:03:00 GMT The indoor classical season opens with a program containing three pieces inspired by youth. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100928/66/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Ravel-Barber-Mahler-featuring-soprano-Mary-Wilson.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:53:00 GMT Get down to the heart of our art with this Gala Reception and Art Auction! http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100831/64/Art-Strings-Gala-Reception-and-Art-Auction.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:59:00 GMT Join us for an out-of-this-world experience! http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100830/63/Orchestra-Iowa-2010-2011-Season-Opening-Concert-BRUCEMORCHESTRA-Sept-18th.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:07:00 GMT Award recognizes an individual, or organization that has significantly and lastingly contributed to the cause of music in America. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100611/60/Orchestra-Iowa-receives-Phi-Mu-Alpha-Sinfonia-National-Citation.aspx Orchestra Iowa Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:56:00 GMT A musical adventure to the city that never sleeps! http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100601/59/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Follies-2010-Viva-Las-Vegas.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:42:00 GMT Augustin Hadelich has established himself as a rising star among the new generation of violinists. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100511/56/Symphony-School-Violinist-Augustin-Hadelich-to-present-FREE-Master-Class-Saturday-May-15.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 11 May 2010 16:17:00 GMT Iowa High School Student Musicians To Be Featured http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100510/55/Popular-NPR-Show-From-the-Top-to-tape-live-show-from-Fisher-Theater-at-Iowa-State-May-18.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 10 May 2010 14:33:00 GMT Featuring Stravinsky’s Firebird http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100503/54/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Phoenix-Rising-May-15-16.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 03 May 2010 10:05:00 GMT The Sound is All Around! http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100426/53/Orchestra-Iowa-Announces-2010-2011-Season.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:21:00 GMT The Chamber Music Players conclude the 2009-2010 series with a concert of chamber music featuring string instruments in usual and unusual ensembles. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100420/52/Orchestra-Iowa-Chamber-Players-present-Strings-Attached.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:16:00 GMT You'll be sure to join the next generation of music lovers - Generation O! http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100419/51/Orchestra-Iowa-invites-you-to-join-us-for-Generation-O.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:24:00 GMT Featuring Mozart's Symphony No. 41 http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100412/49/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Signature-Sounds-April-18-22.aspx Orchestra Iowa Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:44:00 GMT We Will Rock You with this amazing night of music http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100322/48/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Queen-A-Rock-and-Symphonic-Spectacular.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:30:00 GMT Orchestra to be joined by several guest artists including the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100303/47/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Reflections-featuring-Mozarts-Requiem-March-20-21.aspx Orchestra Iowa Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:35:00 GMT Collaboration Brings Hancher and Orchestra Iowa Together for Exciting New Project http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100216/45/Hancher-Sets-Lunatic-Loose-On-Orchestra.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:49:00 GMT Featuring Czech composers Leoš Janácek and Antoní Dvorák http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100215/44/Orchestra-Iowa-Chamber-Players-present-Czech-Mates.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:39:00 GMT Iowa musicians to be featured http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100203/43/Popular-NPR-Show-From-the-Top-to-tape-live-show-from-Englert-Theatre-February-24.aspx Orchestra Iowa Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:58:00 GMT Auditions to be held February 21 & 23 at Indian Creek Elementary School http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100202/42/Orchestra-Iowa-Presents-Follies-2010-Viva-Las-Vegas-Audition-Call.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:44:00 GMT Featuring Tchaikovsky's Francesca da Rimini, op.32 http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100126/41/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Cupids-Arrow-February-13-14.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:36:00 GMT Valentine's Progressive Dinner, Saturday, February 13th & Valentine's Brunch, Sunday, February 14th. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100115/40/Orchestra-Iowa-to-host-Valentines-Progressive-Dinner-Brunch.aspx Orchestra Iowa Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:18:00 GMT Application Deadline: January 29, 2010 http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100114/39/Orchestra-Iowa-From-the-Top-Seek-High-School-Students-For-Peer-Leadership-Program.aspx Orchestra Iowa Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:06:00 GMT Orchestra Iowa and ImpactCR are collaborating on the next Generation O event, Saturday, January 23rd. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100106/38/Orchestra-Iowa-and-ImpactCR-invite-you-to-join-us-for-Generation-O.aspx Orchestra Iowa Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:42:00 GMT Featuring Sibelius' Symphony No. 2 http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20100104/37/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Fire-and-Ice-January-23-24.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:09:00 GMT Five Concerts - Just $88! http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20091204/34/Orchestra-Iowa-Presents-Special-Iowa-City-Subscription-Package.aspx Orchestra Iowa Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:18:00 GMT Featuring the Follies cast and Orchestra Iowa in a festive song and dance extravaganza! http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20091130/33/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Follidays-Hooray-for-Holidays-December-18-20.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:44:00 GMT Featuring traditional music for chorus and orchestra http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20091116/32/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Celebration-of-Carols-December-5-6.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:56:00 GMT Live auditions held in Cedar Rapids December 12! http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20091103/30/From-the-Top-Orchestra-Iowa-Seek-Young-Classical-Musicians-For-National-Radio-Broadcasts.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:30:00 GMT The Chamber Series opens with Classical music written for violins, viola, bass and French horn http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20091030/29/Orchestra-Iowa-Chamber-Players-present-Mozart-and-Friends.aspx Orchestra Iowa Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:38:00 GMT First event Thursday, November 12th! http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20091027/28/Introducing-Generation-O.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:35:00 GMT Featuring Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20091026/27/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Neocons-November-12-15.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:10:00 GMT Featuring Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20091021/26/Orchestra-Iowa-debut-performance-at-the-Elkader-Opera-House.aspx Orchestra Iowa Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:57:00 GMT Chamber Music Series returns http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20091015/24/Presenting-Orchestra-Iowa-Chamber-Players.aspx Orchestra Iowa Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:03:00 GMT Out of 82 ranked orchestra websites, Orchestra Iowa is 13th. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20091007/23/Orchestra-Iowa-website-rates-well-in-the-U-S-Canadian-Symphony-Orchestra-annual-rankings.aspx Orchestra Iowa Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:17:00 GMT Featuring Brahm's Symphony No. 2 http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20090928/22/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Urban-Perspectives-October-17-18.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:38:00 GMT Featuring Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 (Eroica) http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20090908/20/Orchestra-Iowa-presents-Napoleon-Complex-September-26-27.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:49:00 GMT Orchestra Iowa becomes CROT's orchestra; Kleinknecht named Orchestra Iowa Resident Conductor http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20090831/19/Orchestra-Iowa-and-Cedar-Rapids-Opera-Theatre-Form-Amazing-Duet.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:46:00 GMT www.orchestraiowa.org http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20090825/17/Newly-Designed-Website-Launched.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:22:00 GMT Enjoy an evening under the stars as Orchestra Iowa presents Burana at Brucemore. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20090824/16/Orchestra-Iowa-2009-2010-Season-Opening-Concert-Burana-at-Brucemore.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:43:00 GMT Bill will preserve orchestra jobs http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20090713/13/Orchestra-Iowa-One-of-64-Orchestras-To-Receive-American-Recovery-and-Reinvestment-Act-Funds.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:37:00 GMT Patrons holding tickets for the June 19 concert may exchange for tickets to 2009-2010 opening night performance. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20090710/12/Orchestra-Iowa-Extends-Invitation-to-Disappointed-Patriot-Pops-Ticket-Holders.aspx Orchestra Iowa Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:54:00 GMT "Iowa is fortunate to have Maestro Tim Hankewich continue at the helm of its premier orchestra,” said Tim Charles, Orchestra Iowa Board President. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20090629/11/Timothy-Hankewich-signs-three-year-contract-extension-with-Orchestra-Iowa.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:16:00 GMT Orchestra Iowa is pleased to announce the return of its Administrative and Ticket Offices to downtown Cedar Rapids. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20090616/9/Orchestra-Iowa-returns-downtown-119-Third-Avenue-SE.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:01:00 GMT So despite all this talk of doom and gloom, I could not help but smugly look to Cedar Rapids with a proud eye. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20090615/8/Why-We-Rule.aspx Orchestra Iowa Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:20:00 GMT Sinclair Auditorium, West High School, Englert Theatre, Brucemore and U.S. Cellular Center serve as performance venues while Paramount Theatre undergoes restoration. http://www.orchestraiowa.org/News/20090507/5/Orchestra-Iowa-announces-2009-2010-Season.aspx Orchestra Iowa Mon, 18 May 2009 12:29:00 GMT