Music
May Arts
MENAHEM PRESSLER
The legendary Menahem Pressler debuts with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at age 92 with Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 27, highlighting the fluidity and variability of life’s emotions with balanced lyricism, hushed revelations and good humor. Brahms’ Tragic Overture and Schumann’s Second Symphony balance the program with their overflowing with emotional resonance. Sunday, May 8 at 3 p.m. at the Palladium.
AN EVENING WITH TODD RUNGREN
“A Wizard, A True Star” – the title of Todd Rundgren’s 1973 solo album aptly sums up the contributions of this multi-faceted artist to stateof-the-art music. As a songwriter, video pioneer, producer, recording artist, computer software developer, conceptualist and interactive artist (re-designated TR-i), Rundgren has made a lasting impact on both the form and content of popular music. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Rundgren began playing guitar as a teenager, going on to found and front The Nazz, the quintessential ‘60s cult group. In 1969, he left the band to pursue a solo career, recording his debut offering, the legendary “Runt.” But it was 1972’s seminal “Something/ Anything?” on which he played all the instruments, sang all the vocal parts and acted as his own producer that catapulted Todd into the superstar limelight, prompting the press to unanimously dub him “Rock’s New Wunderkind.” It was followed by such landmark LPs as “The Hermit of Mink Hollow” and the above mentioned “A Wizard, A True Star” as well as such hit singles as “I Saw The Light,” “Hello It’s Me,” “Can We Still Be Friends” and “Bang The Drum.” Friday, May 13 at 8 p.m. at the Palladium.
CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
Prepare to be amazed by one of the Top 10 orchestras in the world (Gramophone Magazine 2008). Under the leadership of music director Franz Welser-Möst, the Cleveland Orchestra has become one of the most sought-after performing ensembles in the world. In concerts at its winter home at Severace Hall, in residencies from Miami to Vienna and on tour around the world, the Cleveland Orchestra sets standards of artistic excellence, creative programming and community engagement. Performance Repertoire: Bartok – Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 1 in G Minor / Sunday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at the Palladium.
CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRAS SPRING CONCERT
6 p.m.: Concert, Sinfonia, Festival and Philharmonic Orchestras 8 p.m.: Symphony Orchestra 2016 Senior Soloists: Sydney Hartwick and Aaron Shi, piano / Tuesday, May 17 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Palladium.
AN EVENING WITH PAUL ANKA
Singer, songwriter and actor Paul Anka became famous in the late 1950s, ‘60s and ’70s with hit songs like “Diana,” “Lonely Boy” and “Put Your Head on My Shoulder.” In addition to his illustrious singing career, Anka wrote the theme music for “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” Tom Jones,” “She’s a Lady,” the English lyrics for Frank Sinatra’s signature song “My Way” and Michael Jackson’s hit “This Is It.” Anka is the only artist in history to have a record on Billboard’s Top 50 chart for seven consecutive decades and has cemented his place as one of the most prolific and versatile singer/songwriters of any generation. His new album, Rock Swings features big-band, crooner-style interpretations of songs by Nirvana, Van Halen, the Cure and Oasis. Friday, May 20 at 8 p.m. at the Palladium.
THE INDIANA WIND SYMPHONY PRESENTS: HOW THE WEST WAS WON
Saddle up and ride west with the Indiana Wind Symphony as they musically explore the onceuntamed frontiers of our country. Old West expert Mark Boardman will serve as narrator and trail guide as the IWS plays music of Aaron Copland, John Williams, Morton Gould and others. Saturday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Palladium.
BRUCE HORNSBY AND THE NOISEMAKERS
Known for their spontaneity and creative style, three-time GRAMMY Winner Bruce Hornsby and his longtime comrades, the Noisemakers, ensure that there’s never a dull moment when they perform. Almost three decades after winning a GRAMMY for Best New Artist and launching one of contemporary music’s most diverse careers, Hornsby still makes joyful noise as he discovers clever and expansive ways to chronicle dynamic musical snapshots of his often generously collaborative journey. Tuesday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Palladium.
Dance
CENTRAL INDIANA DANCE ENSEMBLE PRESENTS ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Travel through Alice’s fantasy world that all starts with a rabbit hole. Don’t miss some of your favorite characters come to life on stage – White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts and Caterpillar. Saturday, May 14 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Booth Tarkington Theatre.
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