Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Pines of Rome and Poulencs Organ Concerto

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Pines of Rome and Poulencs Organ Concerto at Hilbert Circle Theatre

The grandeur of Pines of Rome and the voice of the organ make a Friday orchestra concert sound anything but routine. On February 19, 2027, at 7:30 PM, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra brings Pines of Rome and Poulenc's Organ Concerto to Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis, with Jun Märkl conducting and organist Paul Jacobs at the Mighty Wurlitzer. That is a specific, memorable pairing, not a vague night of classical favorites.

Start with the instrument. The theatre's Mighty Wurlitzer steps forward as a featured concert voice, and Poulenc's Organ Concerto gives it the spotlight. Seeing an organist and a full orchestra share one room, in Indianapolis, is the kind of experience a recording can't quite hand you. Then comes the evening's grand finale, Respighi's Pines of Rome, an orchestral landscape built to fill a hall with color and movement. Around it, the published program also lists Handel's Cuckoo and the Nightingale and a world-premiere commission from Kenji Bunch. A premiere means you may be in the room for the first public hearing of something new. Programs are subject to change, but the lineup as announced gives the night real variety and a sense of discovery.

Make it a Friday night with a purpose. You'll leave with a story to tell about the night an organ and an orchestra took over Hilbert Circle Theatre. Secure your seats for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Theatre and be there when the music begins.