The New Philharmonic Orchestra was founded in 1977, when the College of DuPage boldly embarked on sponsoring resident professional arts organizations. 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 expanded and thrived. Now under the direction of Music  Director and Conductor Kirk Muspratt, the orchestra numbers approximately 60 players, depending on the repertoire, and performs for audiences of 1,500 people per engagement in the beautiful McAninch Arts Center. Under Muspratt’s direction, the orchestra performs innovative renditions of classic and modern works. New Philharmonic is the only professional orchestra based in DuPage County, Illinois, and is grateful to call the MAC its home. The college provides substantial in-kind support. Funding comes from ticket sales, corporate and individual donations, grants, the Illinois Arts Council, DuPage Community Foundation, JCS Fund, College of DuPage Foundation, and from the college’s Student Activities Fund.

Saturday, Apr. 13, 7:30p & Sunday, Apr. 14, 3p

Kirk Muspratt, Music Director & Conductor Wael Farouk, Piano Soloist Egyptian-born pianist Wael Farouk teams up with New Philharmonic again, this time for Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1, Brahms’ first-performed orchestral work, and his Piano Concerto No. 2, written 22 years later as a “symphony with piano.” New York Concerts calls Farouk, “Absolutely Masterful.....run –…

Sunday, April 28 | 4-8p

Maestro Kirk Muspratt and New Philharmonic are happy to announce the 9th New Philharmonic Young People’s Competition. Winners of the competition will have the opportunity to perform at a New Philharmonic orchestra concert within eighteen months. The competition is open to young instrumentalists and vocalists who reside in College of DuPage Community College District 502…
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