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| The Illinois Symphony Orchestra |
| Passionate and enthusiastic, Conductor Karen Lynne Deal “has been extremely effective in creating symphony programs that draw in new audiences,” making the "symphony accessible to thousands." |
| To Quote A Few “To Karen - whose musical enthusiams are captivating, matched only by your charm.” Isaac Stern 11/1/97 “I have had such a good time... with love,” Rosemary Clooney 1/24/98 “Rhythmically and in every other way you are the best and I do love you 4 kisses - one for each cheek!” Mercedes Ellington 4/4/98 “For Karen, Best wishes and Bravo!” Itzhak Perlman 4/21/94 “Thanks Karen, for a great performance.” William Warfield 1/19/97 “We loved working with you, you’re wonderful. Our lives are connected.” Peter, Paul and Mary 5/13/97 The 100 Coolest People, Nashville Life Magazine 5/97 “These folks are leading interesting lives, serving others, creating great environments, doing good work or turning cool visions into reality. These are a few of the people that civilize us.” “Karen Lynne Deal, is a fine musical artist, but her work is made even more impressive because of what she overcomes.” “Dear Maestra, Congratulations for the absolutely wonderful “Let Freedom Ring” concert. Under your direction, the entire evening was magical and immensely satisfying. You communicated powerfully your respect for African American culture and the gesture surely was not missed.” Dr. James A. Heffner, President, Tennessee State University 1/20/98 |
| Karen Lynne Deal Music Director and Conductor |
