Spanish Strings will feature an evening of classical Spanish concerto favorites including Rodrigo's "Fantasia para un gentilhombre" and "Concierto de Aranjuez" and Rossini's "Overture to La Scala di seta." The New Philharmonic, which was named 2009 Professional Orchestra of the Year by the Illinois Council of Orchestras, will also feature Mozart's "Symphony No. 28 A major" for the evening.

Continuing New Philharmonic's tradition of engaging audience members, musicians will visit with the patrons in the lobby during intermission. The New Philharmonic distributes "Just Ask Kirk" cards to the audience for a post-concert question-and-answer session. Following the performance, audiences and the orchestra members join Muspratt for "Cookies with Kirk" giving the audience an opportunity to meet and interact with the conductor.