Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Brahms Violin Concerto and La Valse

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Brahms Violin Concerto and La Valse at Hilbert Circle Theatre

Brahms’s violin concerto and Ravel’s La Valse make for an orchestral evening built around both intimacy and sweep. On May 14, 2027, at 7:30 PM, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra fills Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis with an evening built around two things: a great violin concerto and a whole swirl of waltzes. That pairing is the hook. It is not a random classical sampler. It is a program with a clear shape, and you can feel the pull of it from the first name on the page.

The centerpiece is Brahms's Violin Concerto, played by Italian violinist Francesca Dego with Joshua Weilerstein conducting. A solo violin against a full orchestra is a rare kind of drama. One voice reaches out. Many answer. If you want a night that stirs something real, this is where it starts.

Then come the waltzes. The announced program also lists Schreker's Festwalzer und Walzerintermezzo, Strauss II's Emperor Waltz, Kelly's Elegy In Memoriam Rupert Brooke and Ravel's La Valse. That's a lot of color in one evening, from elegant dance rhythms to a closing piece with a famous name and a reputation for spectacle. The repertoire is announced and subject to change, and this is an orchestral concert, not a staged production. Still, it is a smart reason to put on something nice, leave the couch behind and spend a Friday night with live music that has range. Claim your seats and reserve your place at Hilbert Circle Theatrebefore the waltz begins.