Composer

Join us at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis, Indiana, for a mesmerizing performance titled "Mozart and the Misfits" on October 31, 2024, at 11:00 am. This unique concert promises an unforgettable blend of funk beats, jazz, wit, and classicism, showcasing the incredible talents of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's beloved Principal Cellist, Austin Huntington. Experience the virtuosic Cello Concerto by Freidrich Gulda, a piece that transports the audience through a variety of scenes, from a pastoral Austrian vista to a Viennese court and a manic dance club. 

Under the artistic leadership of Assistant Conductor Su-Han Yang, the program also features Schnittke’s "Moz-Art à la Haydn," a playful and subversive tribute to the past masters, and Mozart’s great Linz Symphony, which will restore your bearings with its classical beauty. 

Tickets for this captivating event go on sale starting July 22, 2024. Don't miss your chance to witness the fusion of classical music with unexpected twists and turns. Buy your tickets early and plan your visit to the Hilbert Circle Theatre for an extraordinary musical journey with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

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Mozart and the Misfits

Hilbert Circle Theatre

Mozart & Gulda

University of California San Diego

What happened to the pop music of the past? Once upon a time, polkas, waltzes, and guitar solos reigned supreme (though not at the same time!). Come join Parlando as we explore what happened to the popular music genres of the past, and how they have been immortalized in classical music. 
Featuring cellist Henry Shapard performing Friedrich Gulda’s uproarious Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra, the concert also includes Henryk Górecki’s Kleines Requiem für eine Polka and Jacques Ibert’s Divertissement.

Parlando: Requiem for a Polka

Kaufman Music Center

Embark on a musical odyssey that embraces the past through a modern lens! Opening with Valerie Coleman’s 2021 “Fanfare for Uncommon Times”, this program presents new takes on old ideas. Gulda’s rhythmic “Cello Concerto” runs the gamut of musical styles from Renaissance Dance to Rock and Roll, German Ländler to big band jazz, and everything in between! “Oiseaux bleus et sauvages” (Birds Blue and Wild), Morlock’s playful take on birdsong, embodies a sense of mysticism. And pioneering American composer Howard Hanson’s Symphony No. 2 “Romantic” combines power and tenderness reminiscent of 19th century Romanticism.

Past And Present Sounds

Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center

Uplifting tunes and exuberant rhythms abound in this concert of epic proportions. Following a lively opener by Maestro Segal, the incredible principal cellist of The Cleveland Orchestra, Mark Kosower, will perform Friedrich Gulda’s Cello Concerto, a wild and catchy work described by the composer as “jazz, a minuet, rock, a smidgen of polka, and a march.” On the second half, Tchaikovsky’s monumental and heroic Fifth Symphony paints the ultimate picture of victory over strife. From the lush orchestration to the soaring melodies, you won’t want this concert to end!

Salina Symphony Presents Rocking Tchaikovsky

Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts

Uplifting tunes and exuberant rhythms abound in this concert of epic proportions. Following an immersive opener by Maestro Segal, the incredible principal cellist of The Cleveland Orchestra, Mark Kosower, will perform Friedrich Gulda’s Cello Concerto, a wild and catchy work described by the composer as “jazz, a minuet, rock, a smidgen of polka, and a march.” On the second half, Tchaikovsky’s monumental and heroic Fifth Symphony paints the ultimate picture of victory over strife. From the lush orchestration to the soaring melodies, you won’t want this concert to end!

Rocking Tchaikovsky

20th century master Bela Bartók’s Romanian Dances and 19th century French composer, Ernst Chausson’s Symphony bookend this concert, with cellist, Nathan Chan, performing the sensational Cello Concerto by Friedrich Gulda between this musical sandwich.

Friedrich Gulda

Composer

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 12, 2025

Salina Symphony Presents Rocking Tchaikovsky · Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts

Jan 12, 2025

Rocking Tchaikovsky · Salina Symphony

Jan 13, 2025

Bartok & Chausson · Cascade Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2024

Mozart and the Misfits · Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

Jun 27, 2024

Mozart & Gulda · Mainly Mozart

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