The January concert is a celebration of works from the late 18th century to the early 19th century. We’ll hear Mendelssohn’s melodic Hebrides Overture (Fingal’s Cave), inspired by an 1829 trip to a Scottish island, followed by Mozart’s delightful Symphony No. 8, which he composed about a month before his 13th birthday. Represented by his regal Sinfonia in […]

Our March program is tuneful and full of recognizable melodies. Offerings include Glinka’s Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla and Bizet’s Suite No. 1 from Carmen – which contains some of his best-known melodies. Also on the program, the first RSO performance of Bruch’s Ave Maria, featuring cellist Mark Kosmala, Bilik’s American Civil War Fantasy – full of familiar American folk songs, Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain – heard in […]

Featuring guest soloist Andrés Díaz The repertoire: Alice Mary Smith: The Masque of Pandora Overture Alyssa Morris: Cello Concerto "Alone" Amy Beach: Symphony in E major "Gaelic" Purchase Tickets A composer's work is often, in a way, lonely, as they gather their creative thoughts alone and transfer them to manuscript. This is doubly true when […]

Purchase Tickets Luke Frazier believes the future of orchestral music is breaking down barriers between orchestras and audiences. Frazier is Conductor of the American Pops Orchestra which he founded in 2015 and the Principal Pops Conductor for the National Philharmonic. He maintains a busy schedule as a guest conductor and pianist. Repertoire  Mozart (arr. and […]

Purchase Tickets Jacob Joyce brings a tireless passion for music-making and love for outreach to his work. Joyce serves as Resident Conductor of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Assistant Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony. Joyce is also an accomplished violinist. Repertoire Márquez: Danzón No. 2 Barber: Violin Concerto Anna Lee, violin Dvořák: Selections from Slavonic Dances, […]

Purchase Tickets Wesley Schulz is widely recognized for his superb programming and spirited yet heartfelt music-making with orchestras. Schulz is Music Director and Conductor of the Auburn Symphony Orchestra (Wash.) and recently completed four successful seasons as Associate Conductor of the North Carolina Symphony. Repertoire Simon: Fate Now Conquers Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D major, […]

Purchase Tickets Ring in the holiday season with members of the RSO Brass and Percussion sections! Under the direction of Principal Horn Darin Sorley, the ensemble will perform holiday favorites from around the world and across the ages. This family-friendly concert will include selections from “The Nutcracker Suite” along with several traditional holiday tunes. Be […]

Purchase Tickets Matthew Kraemer is recognized for his musical sensitivity and energized sense of interpretation. Kraemer was appointed Music Director and Conductor of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra in 2015. Additionally, he serves as Music Director of the Butler County Symphony (Penn.) and  Artistic Director of the Muncie Symphony Orchestra. Repertoire Respighi: Fountains of Rome Korngold: […]

Purchase Tickets Andrés Lopera is variously described as exciting, engaging, and motivating. Lopera is in his 3rd season as Associate Conductor of the Columbus Symphony (Ohio) and Music Director of the Columbus Youth Symphony Orchestra. Repertoire Ginastera: Four Dances from Estancia, Op. 8 Manuel de Falla: Nights in the Gardens of Spain     Norman Krieger, piano […]