The brilliant Leila Josefowicz returns to the ISO performing Adès’ Concerto for Violin: Concentric Paths, a work new to the ISO. Larry Rachleff is welcomed back for Mahler’s massive and emotional First Symphony, nicknamed the “Titan.”

Celebrate Oktoberfest this Saturday where the whole family can enjoy free German food, German music and events for the children, including face painting and pony rides.

The first 50 first-time visitors will receive a $10 gift certificate, one per family. There is also a drawing for a $100 gift card.

The brilliant Leila Josefowicz returns to the ISO performing Adès’ Concerto for Violin: Concentric Paths, a work new to the ISO. Larry Rachleff is welcomed back for Mahler’s massive and emotional First Symphony, nicknamed the “Titan.”

Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg have captured the hearts and minds of millions with their Tony Award-winning musicals Les Misérables and Miss Saigon. In the world premiere of “Do You Hear the People Sing? – celebrating the music of Les Miserables, Miss Saigon and more!” Jack Everly and the ISO kick off the 2011-12 Printing Partners Pops Series with a dream-concert featuring the greatest hits from this dynamic duo.

*Coffee Pops Series – This program will not be abbreviated. Complimentary coffee & pastries served.

Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg have captured the hearts and minds of millions with their Tony Award-winning musicals Les Misérables and Miss Saigon. In the world premiere of “Do You Hear the People Sing? – celebrating the music of Les Miserables, Miss Saigon and more!” Jack Everly and the ISO kick off the 2011-12 Printing Partners Pops Series with a dream-concert featuring the greatest hits from this dynamic duo.

Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg have captured the hearts and minds of millions with their Tony Award-winning musicals Les Misérables and Miss Saigon. In the world premiere of “Do You Hear the People Sing? – celebrating the music of Les Miserables, Miss Saigon and more!” Jack Everly and the ISO kick off the 2011-12 Printing Partners Pops Series with a dream-concert featuring the greatest hits from this dynamic duo.

Bloomington native Jonathan Biss joins the ISO for Beethoven’s stately Second Piano Concerto, and conductor Gilbert Varga returns in the Miraculous Mandarin Suite, Bartók’s brutal story of death and desire.

*Coffee Classical Series –  Bartók Two Portraits will not be performed. Complimentary coffee & pastries served.

Bloomington native Jonathan Biss joins the ISO for Beethoven’s stately Second Piano Concerto, and conductor Gilbert Varga returns in the Miraculous Mandarin Suite, Bartók’s brutal story of death and desire.

Bloomington native Jonathan Biss joins the ISO for Beethoven’s stately Second Piano Concerto, and conductor Gilbert Varga returns in the Miraculous Mandarin Suite, Bartók’s brutal story of death and desire.

From the sugary-sweet Prelude to Hänsel and Gretel, to Strauss’ poetic Four Last Songs with soprano Marina Shaguch and Brahms’ tender Third Symphony, conductor Christoph König and the ISO present memorable masterworks in this all-German program.

From the sugary-sweet Prelude to Hänsel and Gretel, to Strauss’ poetic Four Last Songs with soprano Marina Shaguch and Brahms’ tender Third Symphony, conductor Christoph König and the ISO present memorable masterworks in this all-German program.

In March 2009, the Giuseppe Verdi Orchestra in Milan (Italy) appointed 35-year-old Xian Zhang to the position of Music Director, making her the first woman to earn that title with an Italian symphony orchestra. In 2011, she returns to conduct Tchaikovsky’s stirring Fifth Symphony and leads Till Fellner and the ISO in Schumann’s popular piano concerto.

Take advantage of free health screenings valued at hundreds of dollars at the Fall Senior Health Fair, where lucky winners will have a chance to receive great door prizes, including a trip for two to the Dr. Oz show.

It will be held indoors so participants can enjoy the health fair, regardless of the weather.

In March 2009, the Giuseppe Verdi Orchestra in Milan (Italy) appointed 35-year-old Xian Zhang to the position of Music Director, making her the first woman to earn that title with an Italian symphony orchestra. In 2011, she returns to conduct Tchaikovsky’s stirring Fifth Symphony and leads Till Fellner and the ISO in Schumann’s popular piano concerto.