Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Berlin to Vienna

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Berlin to Vienna at Hilbert Circle Theatre

The title Berlin to Vienna promises a musical journey, and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra supplies the route. On February 26, 2027, at 7:30 PM, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra brings that trip to Hilbert Circle Theatre, with Jun Märkl on the podium and a program built to carry you from a playful opening to a symphonic summit.

The reason to go is the soloist. Stefan Dohr, a horn player with the Berlin Philharmonic, joins the ISO for Mozart's Horn Concerto No. 3. That's not a vague promise of "classical favorites." It's a named artist, a named concerto and a chance to hear one instrument take center stage in Indianapolis. Before that, the evening opens with the overture to Mozart's Così fan tutte, a quick way to settle into the room and let the night begin with Mozart.

Then comes the work that gives the evening its weight: Mahler's Symphony No. 5. Some pieces are best understood in a seat, with an orchestra in front of you and nothing between you and the sound. Bring someone who loves the big orchestral experience, or someone you'd like to introduce to it. Either way, you'll leave with something to talk about on the drive home. The program is announced repertoire and may change, but the plan is clear: Mozart, a Berlin Philharmonic horn player, and Mahler's Fifth under Märkl. If that sounds like your kind of Friday night in Indianapolis, reserve your seats for Berlin to Vienna here.