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Steven Duchrow portraying Carl Sandburg as narratorRichard Cangro, conductor
Fanfare for a Common Man – Copland
Lincoln Portrait – Copland
Adagio for Strings – Barber
An American in Paris – Gershwin
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.
TICKETS:
Mezzanine Level Seat: $30.00 + $5.00 Facility Fee + $1.20 Convenience Fee. (NO ELEVATOR - 2nd Floor stairs only)
Adult Orchestra / Main Level OR Balcony: $20.00 + $5.00 Facility Fee + $1.00 Convenience Fee. (For Balcony Seating - (NO ELEVATOR - 3rd Floor stairs only)
Student Orchestra / Main Level or Balcony: $0.00 + $5.00 Facility Fee + $1.00 Convenience Fee.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
*Please Note: Our Mezzanine and Balcony seats are ONLY accessible by stairs. There is no elevator in the Orpheum Theatre.
*Prohibited items: No backpacks. No Weapons. No outside food or beverage.
*A full selection of concessions including Candy, Soda, Water, Beer, Wine, and Cocktails are available.
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57 S Kellogg St, Galesburg, IL, United States, Illinois 61401
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