2020-2021 Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Classical Season Brochure

2020/21 SEASON

MUSIC SHAPES EVERYTHING

Ladies and Gentlemen, As I enter into my final season, it is with pride and enthusiasm that I share with you an array of wonderful programs we have put together. I am delighted that we will be joined by exquisite soloists.

The opening season performance begins with the Beethoven 2020 Celebration picking up where we left off in June, with his Sixth and Seventh Symphonies. To conclude our celebration of Beethoven’s music, we will perform his Ninth Symphony. For this year-long festival, we commissioned nine pieces, including one by the ISO’s Principal Librarian and talented composer James D. Norman, and one by highly acclaimed French composer Guillaume Connesson to pair with the symphonies. This created a fascinating experience for us, the musicians on stage, and for the audience to discover how Beethoven inspires contemporary music.

In January 2020, we announced Kevin Lin as our new concertmaster. It is my honor to share the stage with this excellent young musician with a program that features many of Beethoven’s shorter works such as his overtures and Romance for Violin and Orchestra.

To share my Polish heritage with the audience, I have programmed music from brilliant Polish composers Chopin, Kilar, and Lutosławski. Both of Chopin’s romantic piano concertos will be played over the course of two performances by Dejan Lazić, who was with me for my ISO debut as a guest conductor, and the prior weekend will feature both of Liszt’s piano concertos with Jean-Yves Thibaudet. Both composers, living in Paris at the same time, were experts in writing for the piano, and these back-to-back weekends will showcase the rivalry between them in this endeavor.

To close the season, I specifically chose Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 as this was on the program for my first performance as Music Director of the ISO in September 2011. At that time, our soloist was Garrick Ohlsson, who will perform with us again during the weekend concluding my tenure at the ISO. I am grateful for a wonderful ten years of sharing music with you, and I hope you will join me for my farewell season at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

Sincerely,

Krzysztof Urbański, ISO Music Director

2020/21 SEASON

WELCOME TO THE 4

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Cirque Encore

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Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony

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Opening Night Gala

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Beethoven’s Sixth & Seventh Symphonies

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Beethoven’s Violin Concerto & Eighth Symphony

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Happy Hour October 14

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Anthony McGill Plays Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto

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Christina Bianco: Who’s Your Diva?

Heather Headley with the ISO Brahms’ Second Symphony Happy Hour Gabriela Montero Performs Her “Latin” Concerto February 5-6

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Rudy in Concert November 8

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Liszt vs. Chopin: Chopin’s Piano Concerti Weekend

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November 6-7 FS

Michael Francis Conducts Mahler’s First Symphony March 26-27

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Jun Märkl Conducts Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade February 18-20

Beethoven Potpourri

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November 12-14

Music of ABBA March 5-6

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DeHaan Classical Series

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Bank of America Film Series

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Stella Artois Happy Hour at the Symphony Series

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Printing Partners Pops Series SE

Special Event

All performances held at Hilbert Circle Theatre unless specified otherwise • Programs, dates, and artists are subject to change

Celebrate the Influence of Nadia Boulanger April 9-10

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Happy Hour

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Fantastic Journey: The Greatest Music of Hollywood Fantasy & Sci-Fi June 18-19

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Frank & Ella: The Music of Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald May 21-22

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Dvořák Celebration

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Urbański’s Finale

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June 11-12 HH

Happy Hour June 16

Disney’s Broadway Hits April 23-24

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January 29-30

Disney In Concert: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas October 30-31

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January 22-23

October 22-24 FS

Daniele Rustioni Conducts Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet March 18-20

January 15-16

Nat King Cole Songbook October 16-17

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Liszt vs. Chopin: Liszt’s Piano Concerti Weekend

Michael Sanderling Conducts Bruckner’s Seventh Symphony May 14-15

January 8-9

October 9-10 HH

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Handel’s Messiah The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts

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March 12-13

IPL Yuletide Celebration December 4-23

Fabien Gabel Conducts Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite

Peter Oundjian Conducts Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony April 29 - May 1

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Amadeus Live May 8

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BEETHOVEN’S BEETHOVEN Symphony № 6, “Pastoral” Commission by Augusta Read Thomas BEETHOVEN Symphony № 7 Commission byUrbański, James D. Norman Krzysztof Conductor Krzysztof Urbański, Conductor Music Director Krzysztof Urbański begins his final season with the ISO with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral”; his celebratory Symphony No. 7; and two specially commissioned pieces, including one by ISO Principal Librarian James D. Norman.

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MOZART’S CLARINET CONCERTO

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VIOLIN CONCERTO & EIGHTH SYMPHONY

Grammy-nominated artist Joshua Bell, born in Bloomington, Indiana, is one of the most celebrated violinists of his era. Bell’s career spans more than 30 years as a soloist, chamber musician, recording artist, conductor, and director.

On stage with the ISO and Music Director Krzysztof Urbański, Bell will bring the audience to their feet.

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OPENING NIGHT GALA

Krzysztof Urbański, Conductor Joshua Bell, Violin 5:30p Performance 7:00p Reception

BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto BEETHOVEN Symphony № 8 Commission by Donnacha Dennehy Krzysztof Urbański, Conductor Augustin Hadelich, Violin “I’ve been playing Beethoven’s Violin Concerto since I was eight years old. I love the simple, perfect second movement, one of the most beautiful and transporting moments in the violin repertoire.”

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— Augustin Hadelich

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RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Russian Easter Overture MOZART Clarinet Concerto GLAZUNOV Symphony № 5 Bramwell Tovey, Conductor Anthony McGill, Clarinet Principal Clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic Anthony McGill takes on Mozart’s beautiful Clarinet Concerto, led

by Bramwell Tovey. Russian rhythms open and conclude the concert with orchestral fireworks.

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Beethoven composed more than 700 works. The BTHVN 2020 Celebration honors these shorter gems by the composer and features the ISO’s new concertmaster Kevin Lin.

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HANDEL’S MESSIAH

Krzysztof Urbański, Conductor Kevin Lin, ISO Concertmaster Felicia Moore, Soprano

BEETHOVEN’S NINTH SYMPHONY

BEETHOVEN POTPOURRI

BEETHOVEN Coriolan Overture BEETHOVEN Romance № 2 for Violin BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture BEETHOVEN Ah! Perfido BEETHOVEN Leonore Overture № 3

BEETHOVEN Symphony № 9, “Choral” Commission by Guillaume Connesson

HANDEL Messiah Eric Stark, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir Artistic Director Indianapolis Symphonic Choir

Krzysztof Urbański, Conductor Lauren Snouffer, Soprano Renée Tatum, Mezzo Soprano David Portillo, Tenor Daniel Okulitch, Bass Eric Stark, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir Artistic Director Indianapolis Symphonic Choir

The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts Carmel, Indiana The greatest story ever told.

Experience Handel’s Messiah, performed by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, along with the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, as they present music’s most powerful message of faith.

The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir and vocal soloists join the ISO to bring the BTHVN 2020 Celebration to a spectacular conclusion with arguably Beethoven’s greatest masterpiece, his Symphony No. 9.

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"I'm most excited for Beethoven's Ninth Symphony this season, especially since we will be using natural trumpets. I love that Krzysztof has encouraged us to explore that historical sound during the BTHVN 2020 Celebration."

— Conrad Jones, ISO Principal Trumpet Presented by:

Dr. Kenneth & Mrs. Debra Renkens

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Franz Liszt and Fryderyk Chopin were collaborators, personal friends, and bitter rivals.

They were born within a year of each other, and both achieved their greatest fame in Paris. Chopin dismissed Liszt as being another piano virtuoso, and Liszt described a Chopin recital as "singularly unpleasant and vindictive."

However, Chopin dedicated his first set of études to Franz Liszt, and Liszt was genuinely flattered.

The true relationship between the two piano giants remains “half hidden, half revealed.”

LISZT VS. CHOPIN: LISZT Les Préludes LISZT Piano Concerto № 1 Performed by Aidan Mikdad

STRAUSS Don Juan LISZT Piano Concerto № 2 Performed by Jean-Yves Thibaudet

Krzysztof Urbański, Conductor Aidan Mikdad, Piano Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Piano Rising star Aidan Mikdad and superstar pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet channel the profound artistry of Franz Liszt while the orchestra tells the tragic tale of Strauss’ Don Juan.

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CHOPIN’S PIANO CONCERTI WEEKEND

Music Shaped Liszt and Chopin’s Relationship

LISZT’S PIANO CONCERTI WEEKEND

LISZT VS. CHOPIN

LISZT VS. CHOPIN:

RIVAL PIANO FESTIVAL

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KILAR Orawa CHOPIN Piano Concerto in E Minor (Jan 15) Piano Concerto in F Minor (Jan 16)

LUTOSŁAWSKI Concerto for Orchestra Krzysztof Urbański, Conductor Dejan Lazić, Piano In honor of Music Director Krzysztof Urbański’s Polish heritage, music from Polish musical giants will fill the Hilbert Circle Theatre, including both of Chopin’s piano concertos.

“I look very much forward to performing both Chopin piano concertos with Krzysztof and the ISO in January 2021!”

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— Dejan Lazić

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FABIEN GABEL CONDUCTS

JUN MÄRKL CONDUCTS

South America is in the spotlight with pianist and composer Gabriela Montero and superstar conductor Marin Alsop, featuring music of Alberto Ginastera, a shining star of the 20th century.

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STRAVINSKY’S FIREBIRD SUITE

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RIMSKY-KORSAKOV SCHEHERAZADE

Superb violinist Vadim Gluzman takes on Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto, and the ISO presents Brahms’ famous Second Symphony.

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MONTERO “Latin” Concerto GINASTERA Four Dances from Estancia RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances Marin Alsop, Conductor Gabriela Montero, Piano

Matthew Halls, Conductor Vadim Gluzman, Violin

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“LATIN” CONCERTO

GABRIELA MONTERO PERFORMS HER

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STRAUSS Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto № 2 BRAHMS Symphony № 2

SAINT-SAËNS Orient et Occident SAINT-SAËNS Piano Concerto № 5 RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade Jun Märkl, Conductor Stephen Hough, Piano The Middle Eastern sounds of Scheherazade and music by Saint-Saëns with Egyptian flavors come to life with conductor Jun Märkl and pianist Stephen Hough.

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Fabian Gabel, Conductor Hakan Hardenberger, Trumpet

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STRAVINSKY Funeral Song TOMASI Trumpet Concerto SCHMITT La Tragédie de Salomé STRAVINSKY Suite from The Firebird Fabien Gabel, Conductor Håkan Hardenberger, Trumpet

French conductor Fabien Gabel explores the Francophile influence in the musical world; Håkan Hardenberger, a world-renowned soloist, performs a 20th-century STRAVINSKY Funeral Song classic.

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TOMASI Trumpet Concerto SCHMITT La Tragedie de Salome STRAVINSKY Firebird Suite

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Michael Francis, Conductor British conductor Michael Francis takes listeners on a fantastic journey with Mozart’s mysterious and powerful Symphony No. 40.

Mahler’s “Titan” brought a sense of wonder and symphonic shocks to the audience, but ends with a gratifying sense of joy.

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CELEBRATE THE INFLUENCE OF

PETER OUNDJIAN CONDUCTS

Joshua Weilerstein, Conductor The influence of French composer, conductor, and teacher Nadia Boulanger and her family stretched through the musical world. This journey through the music of the lives she changed—her students, friends, and family—is led by the charismatic American conductor Joshua Weilerstein.

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TCHAIKOVSKY’S SIXTH SYMPHONY

Francesca Dego plays Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1, and her husband, conductor Daniele Rustioni, weaves the tale of Romeo and Juliet with the ISO.

MOZART Symphony № 40 MAHLER Symphony № 1, “Titan”

NADIA BOULANGER

Daniele Rustioni, Conductor Francesca Dego, Violin

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MICHAEL FRANCIS CONDUCTS

PROKOFIEV’S ROMEO AND JULIET

DANIELE RUSTIONI CONDUCTS TH06 AM

WAGNER Prelude to Act 1 from Lohengrin SHOSTAKOVICH Violin Concerto № 1 PROKOFIEV Selections from Romeo and Juliet

STRAVINSKY Dumbarton Oaks COPLAND Lincoln Portrait WALKER Lyric for Strings Lili BOULANGER D’un soir triste BERNSTEIN Symphonic Dances from West Side Story

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TOWER Made in America BRUCH Violin Concerto № 1 TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony № 6 Peter Oundjian, Conductor Kevin Lin, ISO Concertmaster

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Featuring the ISO’s new concertmaster, Kevin Lin; a piece that 65 orchestras commissioned; and Canadian Peter Oundjian conducting Tchaikovsky’s famous Sixth Symphony.

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Award-winning German cellist Julian Steckel skillfully shows off the amazing range of a cello in Haydn’s Cello Concerto, thought lost for more than 150 years.

German conductor and Bruckner aficionado Michael Sanderling takes the ISO through Bruckner’s spiritual Seventh Symphony.

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DVOŘÁK Cello Concerto DVOŘÁK Symphony № 8 Krzysztof Urbański, Conductor Daniel Müller-Schott, Cello

Music Director Krzysztof Urbański is known for his interpretations of Dvořák’s music, and cellist Daniel Müller-Schott is known for his spellbinding performances. The captivating Cello Concerto is filled with the spirit of Bohemia and symphonic grandeur, and the Eighth Symphony brings out the joy of the natural world.

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URBANSKI’S FINALE

Michael Sanderling, Conductor Julian Steckel, Cello

DVORÁK CELEBRATION

BRUCKNER’S SEVENTH SYMPHONY

MICHAEL SANDERLING CONDUCTS

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HAYDN Cello Concerto in C Major BRUCKNER Symphony № 7

RACHMANINOFF Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini LUTOSŁAWSKI Variations on a Theme by Paganini SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony № 5 Krzysztof Urbański, Conductor Garrick Ohlsson, Piano In his final performance as Music Director of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Krzysztof Urbański conducts Shostakovich’s masterful Fifth Symphony. Garrick Ohlsson brings a fitting conclusion to Urbański’s tenure at the ISO, having played at Urbański’s first concert as Music Director at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in September 2011.

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“Shostakovich’s Fifth is without doubt one of the greatest symphonies ever written, and it is also one of my personal favorites.”

— Krzysztof Urbański

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BRAVO, MAESTRO URBANSKI “I have always been thrilled to collaborate with Maestro Urbański since the day I first met him in Warsaw. He is serious, impeccably prepared, stylistically versatile and a superb collaborator. And he has that special gift of a legato, romantic line. My performances with him in Indianapolis have been high points in my last 10 seasons.”

— Garrick Ohlsson, Piano “It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Krzysztof for the five years that I have been a member of the ISO. He has a unique ability to reimagine many standard works in a way that makes one think much more deeply about the music and approach, thus leading many to a much more memorable performance than simply accepting the ‘standard’ interpretation.”

— Austin Huntington, ISO Principal Cello “It has always been a pleasure to work with Maestro Urbański. I will always remember the intelligent and creative way that he interpreted major works and connected with his performers and the audience. He quickly earned the respect of our singers, and it is always a highlight for them to work with him.”

— Joshua Pedde, Indianapolis Children's Choir Artistic Director “It’s been a true joy and honor for the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir (and me!) to collaborate with Krzysztof during his tenure at the helm of the ISO. With an incredible array of memorable projects such as the Verdi Requiem, Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé, Carmina Burana, and cornerstones of the operatic canon, working with Krzysztof has always been enriching, enlightening, and exciting.

Perhaps the greatest ‘mountaintop’ experience for us was traveling with Krzysztof and the ISO to the Kennedy Center to perform Penderecki’s incredible Credo. Krzysztof ’s leadership brought an incredibly stirring and compelling illumination to our performances…memories that will last a lifetime, to be sure. Bravo, Krzysztof!”

— Eric Stark, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir Artistic Director “I have so much gratitude towards Krzysztof, as he chose me for this amazing job, in this wonderful ISO. The warm, balanced and effortless sound he strives for in the orchestra is the same sound I continuously try to achieve as an oboist.”

— Jennifer Christen, ISO Principal Oboe “Krzysztof doesn't miss a beat! He has brought clarity and consistency to the ISO, has done an excellent job in guiding deliberations about finalists in auditions, and helped to reshape the ISO during a period of great turnover.”

— Anthony Kniffen, ISO Principal Tuba

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“It’s always humbling working with Maestro Urbański. His musical ideas and interpretations are truly one of a kind, and I discover something fresh with every program we do!”

— Kevin Lin, ISO Concertmaster “Since my very first collaboration with Krzysztof Urbański in Europe back in 2010, I immediately felt that there was a very strong bond between the two of us. That same year we performed for the first time with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra together. Coincidentally, that was Krzysztof 's U.S. and ISO debut and shortly afterwards, he was already appointed as the ISO's new Music Director!

In addition to many amazing soccer games together, I am so grateful for all the wonderful joint performances during this past decade in Indy. I am particularly grateful for Krzysztof 's most inspiring initiatives to commission together with the ISO two orchestral works of mine: Symphonic Poem Mozart & Salieri, and S.C.H.E.rzo, both of which he is a dedicatee.

For all these reasons, I am proud and truly delighted to call him my musical brother.”

— Dejan Lazić, Piano “It has been such an incredible privilege knowing Krzysztof and working over the years with him. I still remember very vividly our first time together in Monaco!

I want to congratulate him on the fantastic work he has done in Indianapolis in his 10 wonderful seasons as Music Director, not only with the orchestra itself, but also with the inspiring and creative programming, the vibrant happy energy and high level of enthusiasm, the spirit, and the great connection with the community. He brought the orchestra to an extraordinary level. With all my thanks and gratitude for the unforgettable moments on and off stage together.

All my best wishes, and much love. DZIĘKUJĘ!”

— Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Piano “Krzysztof brings exquisite detail to the continuity of musical phrases, a refined attention to beauty of sound, and a love of presenting this art to the audience.”

— Peter Vickery, ISO Assistant Concertmaster “Krzysztof has a clear and inspiring artistic vision, which has made him a wonderful Music Director to start my career.”

— Ivy Ringel, ISO Principal Bassoon For more information or to subscribe today, contact 317.639.4300 or visit IndianapolisSymphony.org/Subscribe

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MOZART Clarinet Concerto GLAZUNOV Symphony № 5

Thursday, October 22, 11:00a

Bramwell Tovey, Conductor Anthony McGill, Clarinet

Beethoven Potpourri

BEETHOVEN Coriolan Overture BEETHOVEN Violin Romance № 2 BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture BEETHOVEN Leonore Overture № 3

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Krzysztof Urbański, Conductor Kevin Lin, Concertmaster

Jun Märkl Conducts Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade Jun Märkl, Conductor

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Thursday, February 18, 11:00a

Daniele Rustioni Conducts Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet

PROKOFIEV Selectiosn from Romeo and Juliet Daniele Rustioni, Conductor

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Thursday, March 18, 11:00a

Peter Oundjian Conducts Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony

BRUCH Violin Concerto № 1, Third Movement TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony № 6

Thursday, April 29, 11:00a

Peter Oundjian, Conductor Kevin Lin, ISO Concertmaster

Dvořák Celebration Thursday, June 3, 11:00a

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DVOŘÁK Cello Concerto Krzysztof Urbański, Conductor Daniel Müller-Schott, Cello

CURATED SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS

Anthony McGill Plays Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto

EVENING DEHAAN CLASSICAL

ABBREVIATED MATINEE

COFFEE CLASSICAL

Join us at the Hilbert Circle Theatre for an abbreviated hour-long performance of classical music that features complimentary coffee and pastries. Subscribe to the curated Coffee Classical abbreviated matinee series to enjoy the same seats each visit. Or select individual performances to add to a custom Your Season, Your Way subscription!

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Beethoven’s Sixth & Seventh Symphonies October 2-3

Beethoven’s Violin Concerto & Eighth Symphony October 9-10

Anthony McGill Plays Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto October 23-24

Beethoven Potpourri November 13-14

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony November 20-21

Liszt vs. Chopin: Liszt’s Piano Concerti Weekend January 8-9

Liszt vs. Chopin: Chopin’s Piano Concerti Weekend January 15-16

Brahms’ Second Symphony January 29-30

Gabriela Montero Performs Her “Latin” Concerto February 5-6

Jun Märkl Conducts Rimsky-Korasakov’s Scheherazade February 19-20

Fabien Gabel Conducts Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite March 12-13

Daniele Rustioni Conducts Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet March 19-20

Michael Francis Conducts Mahler’s First Symphony March 26-27

Celebrate the Influence of Nadia Boulanger April 9-10

Peter Oundjian Conducts Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony April 30 - May 1

Michael Sanderling Conducts Bruckner’s Seventh Symphony May 14-15

Dvořák Celebration June 4-5

Urbański’s Finale June 11-12

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POPS SERIES

Premier Sponsor

PRINTING PARTNERS

Title Sponsor

Cirque Encore

Jack Everly, Conductor Troupe Vertigo

September 18-19

Nat King Cole Songbook October 16-17

Christina Bianco: Who’s Your Diva?

November 6-7

Heather Headley with the ISO January 22-23

Music of ABBA

Jacob Joyce, Conductor Denzal Sinclaire, Vocalist

Jack Everly, Conductor Christina Bianco, Vocalist

Jack Everly, Conductor Heather Headley, Vocalist

March 5-6

Jack Everly, Conductor Rajaton, Vocalists

Disney’s Broadway Hits

Jack Everly, Conductor

April 23-24

Frank & Ella: The Music of Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald

Jack Everly, Conductor Tony DeSare, Pianist & Vocalist Capathia Jenkins, Vocalist

May 21-22

Fantastic Journey: The Greatest Music of Hollywood Fantasy & Sci-Fi

Jack Everly, Conductor Doug Jones, Narrator

June 18-19

Denzal Sinclaire, Vocalist

Heather Headley, Vocalist

Tony DeSare, Pianist & Vocalist

Nat King Cole Songbook October 16-17

Heather Headley with the ISO January 22-23

Frank & Ella May 21-22

IPL Yuletide Celebration December 4-23

Jack Everly, Conductor Sandi Patty, Host Charles Yang, Violin

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FILM SERIES

MUSIC SHAPES OUR FILMS

BANK OF AMERICA

Title Sponsor

2020-21 SEASON FILMS Disney In Concert: Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas

Jack Everly, Conductor

October 30-31

Rudy In Concert

Justin Freer, Conductor

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Amadeus Live May 8

Jack Everly, Conductor Indianapolis Symphonic Choir Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer

It’s a celebration of the music of Mozart and a story of hate and jealousy as told by Antonio Salieri, the composer who claimed to have murdered Mozart. Watch the movie as the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra—alongside the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir—plays every note of this award-winning film, which received the Oscar for Best Picture along with seven other Oscar awards.

Special Add-On Available | Turn to page 31 for details

UPCOMING 2020 SUMMER ADD-ON FILMS Enjoy our upcoming summer 2020 movies with a subscriber discount by adding on to any purchased subscription, curated or custom! Contact the Box Office at 317.639.4300 or visit IndianapolisSymphony.org/Subscribe to add a film.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens In Concert

Nicholas Buc , Conductor

June 27, 2020

Disney in Concert: Beauty and the Beast

Jack Everly, Conductor

July 17-18, 2020

For more information or to subscribe today, contact 317.639.4300 or visit IndianapolisSymphony.org/Subscribe

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MUSIC SHAPES OUR CITY

All performances held at Hilbert Circle Theatre unless specified otherwise • Programs, dates, and artists are subject to change

AT THE SYMPHONY SERIES

HAPPY HOUR

Premier Sponsor

STELLA ARTOIS

Title Sponsor

EXPERIENCE THE ORCHESTRA IN A BOLD NEW DIRECTION. Experience orchestral music like never before under the direction of Steve Hackman, Conductor and Creative Director of the Stella Artois Happy Hour at the Symphony Series. With a lively social scene, convenient location in the heart of downtown, and great ticket value, the Happy Hour series is perfect for your newest after-work tradition!

“Stella Artois Happy Hour at the Symphony Series is such a tremendous opportunity for me because of the virtuosity and brilliance of the Indianapolis Symphony musicians. To have the creative freedom to innovate with such a group and find new ways of highlighting their musicianship and repertoire—whether through reimagining, remixing, or the introduction of phenomenal guest artists—is a gift indeed.

And what makes it all worthwhile is our incredible Happy Hour audience, which, no matter how many cities I visit, is still the best!”

— Steve Hackman, Creative Director for the Happy Hour Series

Stella Artois Happy Hour at the Symphony Schedule October 14 February 3

June 16 May 19

5:00p Happy Hour 6:30p Performance

Visit IndianapolisSymphony.org/Season/Happy-Hour for the latest updates to the Stella Artois Happy Hour at the Symphony Series. Or simply sign up to receive the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra SymphonEmail for the latest information sent directly to your e-mail!

Stella Artois Happy Hour at the Symphony Series is not eligible for custom Your Season, Your Way subscriptions

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COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES

INDIANAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

MUSIC SHAPES OUR FAMILY

Our mission is to connect people with inspiring musical experiences that fulfill needs in our community.

TEDDY BEAR SERIES Recommended for young children and families Families with preschool and kindergarten-age children are introduced to the orchestra through story, movement, and live music. Each performance is free, takes place at public libraries, and features musicians from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

METROPOLITAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Presented by:

Recommended for all K-12 students and families The ISO’s Metropolitan Youth Orchestra (MYO) is a youth and family development program designed to teach life skills through music.

The MYO performs two free concerts every year at the Hilbert Circle Theatre, celebrating music and the community!

SIDE-BY-SIDE HILBERT CIRCLE THEATRE Recommended for advanced students & classical music fans Indiana’s best up-and-coming musicians perform onstage with their ISO counterparts as part of the Side-by-Side program. Experience the annual performance, a massive concert with over 100 musicians—including the full Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra—featuring classical music at a great $10 price.

FIRST MONDAYS HILBERT CIRCLE THEATRE Recommended for curious orchestral music fans Get the inside scoop on what it takes to make the music happen at this free, casual presentation designed to get you up close and personal with the ISO. The program typically lasts one hour.

CLASSICAL JAM HILBERT CIRCLE THEATRE Recommended for adults who play instruments This experience is a chance to rehearse, mingle, and perform with the ISO. A conductor leads a rehearsal and performance with guests and ISO members sharing the stage. This is the opportunity for adult musicians in our community to make their Hilbert Circle Theatre debut!

Visit IndianapolisSymphony.org/Education for a complete calendar of community experiences For more information about community experiences, visit IndianapolisSymphony.org/Education

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Second Mezzanine

Bank of America Film Series Seat Map

SM Front SM Rear & Sides SM Sides (Obstructed View)

First Mezzanine FM Front FM Rear Sides FM Rear Center

Dress Circle & Hanging Boxes Dress Circle Hanging Theatre Boxes

Orchestra Boxes OB Sides Seats in the following sections are free-standing, removable chairs for accessibility seating

OB Rear Center OB Rear Right OB Rear Left OB Corners

Main Floor MF Center MF Left (Stage Right) MF Rear MF Right (Stage Left) MF Front

STAGE

STAGE

CS Refer to the DeHaan Classical Series Seat Map

PS SE Refer to Printing Partners Pops Series/Special Events Seat Map

FS Refer to Bank of America Film Series Seat Map

Stage Terrace

SYMPHONY ON DEMAND | Get any six seats* for only $360

ST Left (Stage Right) ST Right (Stage Left)

STAGE

Available for select performances and subscription options

With Symphony On Demand, you receive six ticket vouchers that can be redeemed for any performance for any seat* on a curated series subscription. You can choose to redeem them for all different concerts, for all the same concert, and anything in between. Perfect for anyone curious to explore what the ISO has to offer, without the commitment of choosing right away. Symphony on Demand Vouchers can be redeemed for tickets starting July 20, 2020.

Classical Series

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ST Stage Terrace: Thu 04 AM: $118 | Fri 07: $210 | Sat 07: $224

Special Event

Bank of America Film Series

Opening Night Gala

Amadeus Live

Sept 26 • 5:30p

May 8 • 5:30p

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Add to your subscription Complete your curated Classical subscription with these add-on events! Be sure to take advantage of your subscriber discount to experience more of what the ISO has to offer. *Prices include the 10% discount subscriber benefit

YOUR SEASON YOUR WAY

*Not applicable for seating in price tier 1 • not available for special events, including IPL Yuletide Celebration or Kroger Symphony on the Prairie, and Stella Artois Happy Hour at the Symphony

ADD-ONS

SEATING MAP & TICKET PRICES

Printing Partners Pops Series & Specials Events Seat Map

DeHaan Classical Series Seat Map

Abbreviated Matinee

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Build your own custom season Explore the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra season on your own terms! Mix and match at least four performances from any of our subscription series for your own custom subscription.

For more information, visit IndianapolisSymphony.org/Subscribe

Visit IndianapolisSymphony.org/Subscribe to view additional curated subscriptions for the Printing Partners Pops Series and Bank of America Film Series!

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Prices subject to change • Lock in the best price before April 2020!

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Subscription Parking Options Season Pre-Paid Parking Pass | Parking Garage at 20 North Pennsylvania Street Guarantee your parking space in the closest garage to the Hilbert Circle Theatre������� all season ����������������������������������������� long! Available only for Evening Classical presented by the Christel DeHaan Family Foundation and Evening Printing Partner Pops subscribers.

Pre-paid parking spaces are only available for your subscription concerts and cannot be used on other nights or times. A pre-paid pass costs $10 for every performance in your selected curated subscription package.

Visit IndianapolisSymphony.org/season/subscribe/subscriber-benefits/parking-pass for complete details regarding the subscription parking pass option Valet Parking Subscription | Hilbert Circle Theatre Monument Circle Entrance Enjoy the ease of not worrying about parking downtown. Arrive up to an hour before the performance and we will take care of parking your vehicle for you.

Valet subscription costs $15 for every performance in your selected subscription • exchanges are subject to availability

Visit IndianapolisSymphony.org/plan-your-visit/hilbert/parking-directions for complete details regarding valet subscription parking options

Dining Options The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is proud to recommend the following restaurants: Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

Harry & Izzy’s

Gallery Pastry Bar

51 North Illinois Street

153 Illinois Street

130 South Pennsylvania Street

If you're in the mood for steak, seafood, or a signature cocktail, Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is a short, one-block walk from the Hilbert Circle Theatre.

At the sister-restaurant of the award-winning St. Elmo Steakhouse, you can order many of the signature Elmo dishes including the shrimp cocktail with world-famous cocktail sauce.

Enjoy creative desserts, savory charcuterie boards, and delicious wine at this local European inspired bakery. Perfect for a post-concert treat!

Opening Spring 2020

Visit IndianapolisSymphony.org/plan-your-visit/hilbert/dining-hotels for more dining and hotel recommendations

Visit IndianapolisSymphony.org/plan-your-visit for more recommendations

SUPPORT THE ISO

Located in the heart of the city along Monument Circle, the historic Hilbert Circle Theatre is home to the ISO. Easily accessible from the Convention Center, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, and Interstates 65 & 70 for our patrons arriving from outside of Indianapolis.

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HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE ISO WITH A GIFT TODAY. Subscription and ticket sales cover only 40% of the ISO’s costs, so gifts from generous friends and donors make it possible for our orchestra to continue to inspire, entertain, educate, and challenge through innovative programs and symphonic music performed at the highest artistic level.

Donors to the ISO receive exclusive benefits, including: • Invitation to Meet & Greets with a conductor or a musician • One “Buy One, Get One Free” voucher, redeemable for select concerts • Invitation for two people to attend a Symphony Salon • Recognition in the program book ...and more! Visit IndianapolisSymphony.org/Support/Donors for complete list of exclusive benefits when you donate to the ISO!

BECOME A DONOR Give Online Visit IndianapolisSymphony.org/Support and donate online.

Give with your Subscription Include a gift in the contribution line of your subscription order, either on your physical subscription invoice, when you subscribe online, or by calling the Box Office (317.639.4300).

Join the Forever Sound Society The Forever Sound Society is a special group of sustaining donors whose monthly gifts enable the ISO to provide Central Indiana with the highest-quality live, symphonic music. Choose Forever Sound monthly gift when making a contribution online to join!

Questions?

Visit IndianapolisSymphony.org/Support or call 317.229.7094 for help and additional support.

Thank you for your support of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra!

For more information or to donate today, contact 317.639.4300 or visit IndianapolisSymphony.org/Support

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Symphony on Demand or Your Season, Single Ticket Buyer Your Way Subscriber

Save up to 40% compared to single tickets Save up to 20% when purchasing tickets to additional performances Exclusive presale access to Kroger Symphony on the Prairie or IPL Yuletide Celebration tickets Personalized ticketing assistance with access to the Subscriber Hotline Ability to exchange tickets and redeem vouchers before they go on sale to the public Exclusive discounts to local Indy restuarants Pick only your favorite programs at a discounted price Enjoy the same seats for every concerts in your subscription (renewable year after year) An invitation to attend an open rehearsal* Access to additional subscription parking pass and valet options* Unlimited no-fee exchanges *Applicable only for evening DeHaan Classical or evening Printing Partners Pops subscribers

IndianapolisSymphony.org Hilbert Circle Theatre Box Office Mailing Address 32 East Washington Street, Suite 600, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Group Sales 317.639.4300 or groups@IndianapolisSymphony.org

Residents of Indiana: 317.639.4300 Outside of Indiana: 800.366.8457 Hilbert Circle Theatre Box Office Walk-Up Address 45 Monument Circle Indianapolis, IN 46204

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2020-21 SEASON SPONSORS

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

Subscriber Benefits

Curated Series Subscriber

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is grateful for the generous support of these season-long corporate and foundation sponsors:

Title Sponsors

Premier Sponsors

Additional Support Provided By:

Photo Credits Cover Artwork Bennett Sanders • p. 2: Krzysztof Urbański © Marco Borggreve • p. 5-6: Joshua Bell © Marc Hom, Krzysztof Urbański © Marco Borggreve — Augustin Hadelich © Suxiao Yang, Anthony McGill © David Finlayson • p. 8-9: Krzysztof Urbański © Marco Borggreve, Beethoven artwork inspired by installation created by the University of Indianapolis — Krzysztof Urbański © Marco Borggreve, Lauren Snouffer © Dario Acosta, Renée Tatum © L2 Artists, David Portillo © Arielle Doneson, Daniel Okulitch © Rob Daly, Eric Stark © Indianapolis Symphonic Choir • p.

10-11: Illustration by Bennett Sanders, Krzysztof Urbański © Marco Borggreve — Jean-Yves Thibaudet © Andrew Eccles, Dejan Lazić © Lin Gothoni • Vadim Gluzman © Marco Borggreve, Gabriela Montero © Shelly Mosman — Jun Märkl © Christiane Höhne, Fabien Gabel © Gaëten Bernard • p. 14-15: Daniele Rustioni © Davide Cerati, Michael Francis © Marco Borggreve — Peter Oundjian © Sian Richards • p. 16: Michael Sanderling © Marco Borggreve • p. 17-19 Krzysztof Urbański © Marco Borggreve • p. 20-22: Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra © Nicholas Shotwell • p. 23 Denzal Sinclaire © Greenburg Artists, Image courtesy of Heather Headley, Tony DeSare © Bill Westmoreland • p. 24-25 Amadeus Live Images © The Saul Zaentz Company • p. 26-28 © Nicholas Shotwell • p. 29 © Michelle Craig, © Nicholas Shotwell • p. 33 Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra © Nicholas Shotwell

Hilbert Circle Theatre Box Office 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Administrative Offices 32 East Washington Street, Suite 600, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2919

General Inquiries: iso@IndianapolisSymphony.org Rental Inquiries: 317.231.6798 Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00a-5:00p Sat-Sun: Two hours before a show

Administrative Offices: 317.262.1100 Group Sales: 317.231.7090 Corporate Sponsorships: 317.231.6723 Student Group Sales: 317.231.6759

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U.S. POSTAGE PAID NON-PROFIT INDIANAPOLIS, IN ORGANIZATION PERMIT NO. 243 U.S. POSTAGE PAID INDIANAPOLIS, IN PERMIT NO. 243

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