Name: The Chevalier: A Musical Play
Start: 2026-05-16T19:30:00
Location: Madam Walker Legacy Center

The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, renowned for its vibrant performances and innovative programming, invites audiences to an extraordinary season of diverse musical experiences. Highlights include a celebration of cinematic history with the 100th Anniversary of Ben-Hur, the premiere of a guitar concerto by Karen LeFrak featuring Sharon Isbin, and an interactive Messiah Sing-Along. With world premieres, classic masterpieces, and dynamic collaborations, the ICO promises an unforgettable journey through music, dance, and storytelling.

A Symphony of Seasons: The 2025-2026 Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra Line-up

The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra is set to dazzle audiences this spring with an extraordinary lineup of events featuring world premieres, captivating choreographies, and historical narratives. From the vibrant hues of Stacy Garrop’s CHROMA to the kinetic energy of Dance Kaleidoscope's performance, and the rich history of The Chevalier, these events promise an unforgettable cultural experience. Join renowned musicians and talented dancers in venues across Indianapolis as they bring to life the stories and sounds of diverse genres and eras.

A Symphony of Senses: Celebrating Music, Dance, and History with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra

Matthew Kraemer

Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra

The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra and Dance Kaleidoscope return to the Schrott Center for the Arts for a thrilling collaboration that brings together bold music and electrifying dance. Feel the pulse of John Adams’ Shaker Loops as choreographer Joshua Blake Carter translates the work’s driving rhythms and shimmering textures into a kinetic, mesmerizing display of movement. Then, step into the bustling streets of 1920s France with Gershwin’s An American in Paris, brought to life through the vibrant choreography of David Hochoy. The program also features the second movement of Glass Pieces by Philip Glass, a hypnotic and meditative work that evokes ritual and reverence, with choreography by Sean Aaron Carmon. This high-energy program blends contemporary and classic American voices in music and dance for a dynamic, can’t-miss experience.

American Sound with Dance Kaleidoscope

Butler University

Discover the remarkable life and music of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges—composer, virtuoso violinist, champion fencer, military leader, and crusader for equality—through The Chevalier, a powerful musical play by Bill Barclay, presented the Madam Walker Legacy Center.

The Chevalier: A Musical Play

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