Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Ecstasy and Elegance

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Ecstasy and Elegance at Hilbert Circle Theatre

The ISO’s Ecstasy and the Sublime makes a Saturday night about the scale and feeling of live orchestral sound. On January 30, 2027, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra brings Ecstasy and Elegance to Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis, with Jun Märkl conducting and pianist Ingrid Fliter at the keyboard. The evening begins at 5:30 PM, which makes it an easy way to claim your Saturday night before it slips away.

The centerpiece is Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3. It is a conversation between one soloist and a full orchestra, and a live room is where that exchange feels most alive. You see the pianist lean in. You hear the orchestra answer. Kenji Bunch's Time In opens the published program, so the night starts with something fresh before moving into a classic.

Then comes the finale: Ravel's complete Daphnis et Chloéscore. Complete matters here. This is an orchestral concert, not a staged ballet, so the drama lives entirely in the sound, and that is the whole appeal. Bring your imagination and let the orchestra paint the picture. Programs are announced repertoire and subject to change, but the pairing of Beethoven's piano writing with Ravel's full ballet music is a rare, rich combination. If you want a night out that feels bigger than a playlist, secure your seats for Ecstasy and Elegance at Hilbert Circle Theatre and be in the room when the music begins.