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Meet ‘Fred Graham’ and ‘Lilli Vanessi’ from “Kiss Me Kate’
Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra’s Kiss Me Kate features local and national talent! We are pleased to introduce you to the Broadway performers playing our lead characters – Fred Graham and Lilli Vanessi. Michele Ragusa (Lilli Vanessi/”Katherine”) is thrilled to be sharing the stage, once again, with Maestro Matthew Kraemer! Previously, they have wowed audiences with concert
Notes From The Maestro and ‘Kiss Me Kate’ Synopsis
I have always been drawn to the great musicals of Broadway’s golden era: those works created from the 1940s through 1960s. The musicals of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and Leonard Bernstein, to name a few of the towering figures of the era, were generally scored with a rich orchestral
Celebrating 70th Anniversary of legendary Hoosier composer’s “Kiss Me Kate”
Music Director Matthew Kraemer and Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra present Cole Porter’s Kiss Me Kate featuring Broadway artists, Ben Davis and Michele Ragusa. The semi-staged production directed by James Brennan welcomes a 16-voice chorus and area talent in this one-of-a-kind experience. Performances scheduled Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, May 20 at 3 PM
Call for Scores, Application deadline: June 1, 2018
Indiana State University Contemporary Music Festival/ Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra Composition Competition Call for Scores, Application deadline: June 1, 2018 The 52nd Contemporary Music Festival, sponsored by the Indiana State University School of Music, proudly announces the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra Composition Competition. Submitted compositions will be judged by a screening panel chosen by the Indianapolis Chamber
New Season, Feel the Music
Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra (ICO) and Music Director Matthew Kraemer announce their 2018-19 Season which combines the beauty and thrills of live orchestral music designed to challenge the senses. The multi-sensory season features collaborations with area arts and cultural organizations and international artists, including the world’s premier pipa virtuoso Wu Man, a new work by Michael Torke, violinist
Program Notes | Ballet Pantomime
These notes appear in the program for Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra’s concert on Saturday, April 21, 2018, 7:30 PM at the Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler Arts Center. Concert features: ICO Principal Viola Csaba Erdélyi as soloist for the world premiere Viola Concerto by James Aikman, The Spider’s Feast by Albert Roussel and Le Bourgeois
Thank You for a Bewitching Night in Barcelona!
As a long time ICO supporter, I’ve been to lots of galas… at least 20, if not more. I love to dress up, see friends, and yes, spend money to support the Orchestra that I’ve grown to love. This was no different. “A Bewitching Night in Barcelona” held on Feb 24, 2018 proved be just
Aikman World Premiere featuring Csaba Erdélyi
Music Director Matthew Kraemer and Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra present a world premiere by ICO composer-in-residence James Aikman. Expressly written for ICO Principal Violist Csaba Erdélyi as soloist, Aikman’s Viola Concerto premieres Saturday, April 21 at 7:30 pm at the Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler Arts Center. An internationally renowned viola player, Csaba Erdélyi has
School Spotlight: Eliza A. Blaker School #55
Written by: Heather Boelke, Eliza A. Blaker School #55 Arts Liaison First and second grade students at Eliza A. Blaker School #55 are practicing parts in preparation to go see “Tall Tales and Long Tails,” presented by the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra at Shortridge High School. On March 8th, the ICO will perform classical favorites of
A Bewitching Night in Barcelona
On Saturday, February 24 we celebrate “A Bewitching Night in Barcelona” with Honorary Chairpersons, Cheri and Rollie Dick at historic Woodstock Club. The gala supports the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra in its efforts to advance and promote music composed for the small orchestra through professional concert performances and education programs. Our “Bewitching Night” commences with a champagne reception and silent
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