Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Romeo and Juliet & Beethoven's Triple

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Romeo and Juliet & Beethoven's Triple at Hilbert Circle Theatre

A Thursday morning concert pairing Romeo and Juliet with Beethoven’s Triple Concerto brings unusual drama to the workweek. Instead of another day on autopilot, you're at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis at 11:00 AM, listening to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra under conductor Jun Märkl. This is the Coffee Classical presentation of Romeo and Juliet & Beethoven's Triple, and it gives your midday something worth remembering.

The centerpiece is Beethoven's Triple Concerto, and the title says it all: three soloists, one piece. Pianist Alexandra Dariescu, ISO concertmaster Kevin Lin and principal cellist Austin Huntington step into the spotlight together. Hearing the music pass among piano, violin and cello is the kind of thing a recording can't give you. You see who is playing, watch the glances between musicians and feel the room lean in. That's a real reason to leave the house.

Then comes the drama. The program also includes excerpts from Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet, music written for ballet and built to carry emotion. To be clear, this is an orchestral concert, not a staged ballet or opera. Here, the orchestra tells the story through sound alone. Programs are subject to change, but the advertised pairing of Beethoven's trio of soloists and Prokofiev's dark romance promises contrast, color and feeling. Bring a friend, a parent or someone who deserves a better-than-ordinary outing. Reserve your seats for May 20, 2027, and claim your place at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's Romeo and Juliet & Beethoven's Triple.