Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Classically Modern

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Classically Modern at Hilbert Circle Theatre

A Saturday performance of Classically Modern turns an orchestral program into a journey through contrasting musical ideas. On April 3, 2027, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra brings Classically Modern to Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis, with Andrew Litton on the podium and cellist Paul Watkins as soloist. You know exactly what you are walking into.

Start with Stravinsky's Apollo, ballet-related music played by an orchestra in the room with you. To be clear, this is an orchestral concert, not a staged ballet. The focus stays on sound, on strings and texture and the way live music fills a hall. Then comes Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme, a showcase for Watkins and his cello. A solo voice rising out of the orchestra is the kind of moment recordings only hint at. You get to watch one musician and a full ensemble trade the spotlight in real time.

Then Shostakovich's Symphony No. 9 closes the evening. It is a concise symphony, which makes it a sharp, memorable finish rather than a marathon. It is a smart pick for a date night, a night out with friends, or an evening that gets you out of your own living room and into a shared room of listeners. The works are announced repertoire and subject to change, but the promise is clear: a conductor, a soloist and an orchestra, live on April 3. Plan your evening at the Circle and secure your seats for Classically Modern.