25/26 Concert Tickets and Season Packages Available Now
25/26 Concert Tickets and Season Packages Available Now
Upcoming 2025/2026 Concerts: Season subscriptions and Tickets for each performance
Symphony Series
Lincoln Portrait
The Orpheum Theatre
57 South Kellogg Street Galesburg, IL
Knox-Galesburg Symphony
With Steven Duchrow portraying Carl Sandburg as narrator and Richard Cangro, conductor
Fanfare for a Common Man – Copland
Lincoln Portrait – Copland
Adagio for Strings – Barber
An American in Paris – Gershwin
Saturday, September 27, 2025
7:00 p.m.
The Knox-Galesburg Symphony opens the 2025-2026 season with a powerful tribute to American spirit and local legacy. Under the direction of Richard Cangro, this program features Lincoln Portrait by Aaron Copland, with actor Steven Duchrow portraying Carl Sandburg as narrator—a nod to Sandburg’s Grammy-winning 1960 performance. Also on the program are Copland’s stirring Fanfare for the Common Man, Barber’s deeply moving Adagio for Strings, and Gershwin’s vibrant An American in Paris. This unforgettable evening blends music, poetry, theater, and the enduring presence of Carl Sandburg in the heart of Galesburg.
A Celebration of Spirit
Orpheum Theatre
57 S Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL 61401
Knox-Galesburg Symphony
Wesley Anderson, conductor
A Celebration of Spirit brings together masterworks that highlight the vitality and diversity of the human experience. Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 is based on a play by Ibsen that tells the story of a young man’s journeys in search of family redemption. Bizet’s Carmen Suite No. 1 features excerpts from his well-known opera Carmen, in which the protagonist is a gypsy woman who experiences challenges and misfortune but whose humanity shines through the story. Finally, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite transports us into a world of wonder, tradition, and imagination, marking the seasonal shift with timeless melodies.
Saturday, November 22, 2025
7:00 p.m.
a symphonic valentine
Orpheum Theatre
57 S Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL 61401
Saturday, February 14, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Knox-Galesburg Symphony
Rossana Cauti, conductor
Join us for a celebration of love through a truly unforgettable concert. Our dramatic opener for this concert, Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, is based on Shakespeare’s iconic romantic tragedy Romeo and Juliet. Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 has been noted for its lush, romantic melodies that, at times, bear some resemblance to Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Overture, and this work led to Rachmaninoff being labeled by some as a worthy successor to Tchaikovsky among Russian composers. SIU Orchestra Director Rossana Cauti will direct the orchestra.
Silver Screen Symphony
Orpheum Theatre
57 S Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL 61401
Saturday, June 20, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Richard Cangro, conductor
The Knox-Galesburg Symphony, under the baton of guest conductor Richard Cangro, brings the magic of the movies to life in Silver Screen Symphony. This cinematic celebration will feature thrilling selections from iconic film scores—expect unforgettable music by legendary composers such as John Williams, Lalo Schifrin, and more. From heart-pounding action to sweeping romance, this concert promises a powerful journey through the soundtracks that have defined generations.
ticket prices
Adult Mezzanine: $35
Adult Orchestra/Main Floor: $25
Student: Orchestra/Main Floor: $5.00
Community Series
Coming Soon!
Programs forthcoming.
Soirée Series
Coming Soon!
Programs forthcoming.