INDIANAPOLIS—Conquer fate with the ISO May 29–31 as we welcome back conductor David Danzmayr for a program that features ISO Principal Bass, Ju-Fang Liu. Julia Perry’s A Short Piece for Orchestra opens the program with vibrant textures and contrasts, followed by the world premiere of Memoirs in Time, a newly commissioned bass concerto written by former ISO Principal Trombonist James Beckel. The program concludes with Tchaikovsky’s triumphant and ever-popular 5th Symphony. Buy tickets to Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5!
Performances begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 29; 7 p.m., Friday, May 30; and 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31. Arrive 50 minutes before the concert starts on Friday and Saturday to hear Words on Music, a 20-minute presentation about the concert and what listeners can expect.
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On June 13 and 14, the ISO winds will shine bright as Music Director Jun Märkl leads this colorful set of works. The program opens with Alborada del gracioso, Ravel’s take on the vibrant dance rhythms of Spain. ISO principal oboe Jennifer Christen and principal bassoon Ivy Ringel team up to perform the world premiere of a new double concerto by Indianapolis-based composer Hanna Benn, A Through Line. The concert ends with Berlioz inviting the audience into his wildest dreams in his psychedelic love letter, Symphonie fantastique. Buy tickets to Symphonie fantastique!
Performances begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 13, and at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Arrive 50 minutes before the concert starts to hear Words on Music, a 20-minute presentation about the concert and what listeners can expect.
To learn more about Berlioz’s piece Symphonie fantastique and what to listen for during the performance, make plans to attend Into the Music on June 12 at 6:30 p.m. This free event in Hilbert Circle Theatre features a lively discussion followed by a full orchestra performance of highlights from Symphonie fantastique. Maestro Jun Märkl will co-host an on-stage conversation with Ryan Ahlwardt, who serves as co-host of Indy Now on Fox 59. Reserve tickets for this free event!
