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Illinois symphony orchestra
Illinois symphony orchestra. Poster for Federal Music Project presentation of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra at the Great Northern Theatre, showing a hand conducting and musical notes along left border. Date 1936 or 1937
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Administration Illinois Orchestra Progress Symphony
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poster announces a presentation of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra as part of the Federal Music Project, an initiative of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the Great Depression. The image showcases a hand in mid-conductor pose, baton raised, against a backdrop of musical notes cascading along the left border. The Illinois Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1934, was one of over 1,000 symphony orchestras, bands, and other musical ensembles established under the Federal Music Project. The WPA, a New Deal program, aimed to provide employment opportunities for artists, musicians, and other workers in the arts industry, which had been severely impacted by the economic downturn. The Federal Music Project, in particular, focused on creating performance opportunities for musicians and music educators, as well as presenting concerts for the public. This poster represents the progress and vitality of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra during this era. The orchestra's administration, in partnership with the WPA, was able to bring the joy and beauty of live music to the people of Illinois, providing a much-needed respite from the hardships of the Great Depression. The poster's design, with its bold typography and dynamic image, effectively conveys the excitement and anticipation surrounding these performances. This poster is a testament to the power of art and music to uplift and inspire, even in the most challenging of times.
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