Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Romantic Legacy

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Romantic Legacy at Hilbert Circle Theatre

Romantic orchestral music is built around emotion at full scale, and this Friday performance gives it a live home. On January 22, 2027, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra brings Romantic Legacy to Hilbert Circle Theatre at 7:30 PM. Conductor Jun Märkl leads the program, and pianist Javier Perianes joins the orchestra. You aren't buying a vague taste of classical music. You're getting a named soloist, a named conductor and a specific evening of music.

The heart of the night is a pairing that rewards anyone who loves big feeling in sound. Schumann's Piano Concerto puts the piano at the center of the story, with soloist and orchestra moving through the music together. Then comes Brahms's Symphony No. 2, a full orchestral work that lets the evening widen into something grand. One half is intimate in spirit, the other expansive. Together, they make a satisfying arc.

The program also opens with Kenji Bunch's Supermaximum, which adds a fresh note before the Romantic centerpieces arrive. That mix gives the concert some curiosity as well as comfort. It's a night for longtime orchestra fans, for anyone who wants a live reason to step away from screens, and for friends or couples who would rather share an experience than just talk about one. Repertoire is announced and subject to change, but the plan is compelling. If you want to hear Perianes, Märkl and the ISO bring Schumann and Brahms to life in Indianapolis, grab your seats for Romantic Legacy here.