Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Stravinsky's Petrushka

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: Stravinsky's Petrushka at Hilbert Circle Theatre

Poulenc, Haydn and Stravinsky make for an orchestral program full of unexpected turns. On January 8, 2027, at 7:30 PM, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra brings Stravinsky's Petrushka to Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis, and the lineup of works is built to keep your ears busy from the first note to the last.

Start with the shape of the night. Poulenc's Les Biches Suite brings French ballet music to the stage. Haydn's Sinfonia concertante follows, a work written for multiple soloists. Then comes Stravinsky's Petrushka, a ballet score that closes the evening. That is three distinct musical personalities in one sitting, not a vague "classical favorites" sampler. It is an orchestral concert, so the story lives in the sound itself. You get to lean in and let the players do the storytelling.

Then there are the people. Jun Märkl conducts, and four ISO musicians step forward as featured soloists: Byul (Bella) Seo, Jennifer Christen, Jiyeon Kim and Ivy Ringel. There is something special about seeing players from the orchestra's own ranks take the spotlight, then watching them rejoin the full ensemble for the finale. It makes the whole evening feel personal and close to home. Plan a January night out in Indianapolis that gives you real musical variety and a reason to leave the couch. The works are announced repertoire and subject to change, so grab your seats and reserve your place at Hilbert Circle Theatre.