The Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra (CUSO) was founded in 1959 by music lovers in our community who had the dream of establishing a permanent, local, professional symphony. CUSO began performing at the newly-built Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in 1969 and was honored to be named the professional orchestra in residence at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in 1988. Over the years, CUSO has performed more than 350 concerts and showcased the talents of thousands of local, professional musicians, bringing the magic of live orchestral music to audiences of all ages. Led by Music Director and Conductor Stephen Alltop, the orchestra has earned a reputation for performance excellence that makes every concert an extraordinary experience.
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