Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Season Finale - Schumann's Fourth Symphony

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Season Finale - Schumann's Fourth Symphony at Hilbert Circle Theatre

Schumann’s Fourth Symphony gives the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra a powerful way to close the season. On June 19, 2027, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra brings its Season Finale to Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indianapolis, with Schumann's Fourth Symphony as the closing statement. The concert starts at 5:30 PM.

The spotlight belongs to violinist Karisa Chiu, the 2026 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis gold medalist. Hearing a freshly crowned winner in the city that hosted the competition gives the night a sense of occasion. She joins conductor Jun Märkl for Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto, Op. 14, and a Hubay fantasy on Carmen. That is a lot of range in one evening: lyrical depth in the Barber, then the flash and drama of the Hubay. You are hearing a chosen soloist in repertoire that was announced for this performance, not a vague classical sampler.

The program also opens with heart. Michael Abels's Dance for Martin's Dream is a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr., and it sets a thoughtful tone before the Schumann arrives to close the season. Put it together and you get a rare mix: a competition winner, a tribute and a symphonic finale, all shared in one room with a few hundred other listeners. Programs are subject to change, but the draw is clear. If you want your summer to start with music that moves you, grab your seats for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra finale and be there when the season takes its final bow.