Articles Tagged: Orchestra Iowa

One of Orchestra Iowa’s most popular concerts could return to Cedar Rapids after a five-year hiatus if a key fundraising goal is met.

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Johan Strauss II's masterwork, which will be performed Jan. 16 and 18 by the Cedar Rapids Opera with Orchestra Iowa at the Paramount Theatre, is a breezy production that features mistaken identities, scandalous love interests, surprising chaos and unpredictable, amusing outcomes.

Orchestra Iowa's Tim Hankewich and company will deliver an array of holiday classics at the Paramount Dec. 20 and 21. Performances this year will feature Lynne Rothrock and Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra.

Rothrock is an area vocalist with national credentials and a reputation for crafting shows that are high spirited, humorous and poignant. Among many other venues, Rothrock has appeared at Birdland in New York City, The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Davenports Cabaret in Chicago, Sharp 9 Jazz in Durham, North Carolina, and Crooners and the Dakota in Minneapolis.

The three-year agreement, announced Thursday, provides the largest musician pay increase in its history of more than 100 years.

Orchestra Iowa’s June 7 “Field of Dreams” performance at Veterans Memorial Stadium will mark the first time the movie’s musical score has been played at a ballpark.

Maestro Tim Hankewich is pretty excited about the upcoming season for Orchestra Iowa. There’s a lot of great music planned, but it’s also Hankewich’s 20th year with the symphony: an important milestone and a cause for both celebration and reflection.

Cedar Rapids Opera, Orchestra Iowa presenting 19th century version of timeless fairy tale

Hoopla’s Diana Nollen chooses the concerts, plays, dance and art hitting 1 or more out of the ballpark

Ben Gulley bringing classical, classy vibe to seasonal celebration

New celesta ready for its closeup in Cedar Rapids, Coralville concerts

Cedar Rapids hits home run with Eric Marshall, who started in July.

Bell-like keyboard will play key role in nearly a dozen 2024-25 concerts.

7 Rivers Band bringing that peaceful easy feeling to McGrath Amphitheater in downtown Cedar Rapids