Previous Seasons
2024-2025
Autour de Gabriel Fauré: A Centenary Celebration of the Master & His Legacy
Sunday, September 29, 2024
4:00 PM 6:00 PM
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
The Ronen Chamber Ensemble’s 2024-25 season begins with a tribute to Gabriel Fauré upon the 100th Anniversary of his death. A program of music by members of his musical circle and compositional descendants – including Lili Boulanger’s D’un matin de printemps, an arrangement for oboe and piano of Maurice Ravel’s Sonatine, and excerpts from The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires by Astor Piazzolla – culminates in Fauré’s youthful masterpiece, the Piano Quartet in C minor, Op. 15.
Autour de Gabriel Fauré: A Centenary Celebration of the Master & His Legacy
Monday, September 30, 2024
7:00 PM 9:00 PM
Chistel DeHaan Fine Arts Center University of Indianapolis
Free concert! Please note 7pm start time.
The Ronen Chamber Ensemble’s 2024-25 season begins with a tribute to Gabriel Fauré upon the 100th Anniversary of his death. A program of music by members of his musical circle and compositional descendants – including Lili Boulanger’s D’un matin de printemps, an arrangement for oboe and piano of Maurice Ravel’s Sonatine, and excerpts from The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires by Astor Piazzolla – culminates in Fauré’s youthful masterpiece, the Piano Quartet in C minor, Op. 15.
Sunday, November 10, 2024
4:00 PM 6:00 PM
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
As the weather begins to turn colder, Ronen invites you to imagine yourself in balmier days… Australian composer Ben Hoadley‘s Porch Music, written for Ronen and featuring the ensemble’s four music directors, shares the first half of the program with Beethoven’s first string quartet, a seminal work in the same key as his Pastoral Symphony. Felix Mendelssohn’s masterful first piano trio balances the program in the rarely heard version for flute, cello, and piano, an arrangement sanctioned by the composer for his adoring British public.
Monday, November 11, 2024
7:30 PM 9:30 PM
Basile Theater, Indiana History Center
As the weather begins to turn colder, Ronen invites you to imagine yourself in balmier days… Australian composer Ben Hoadley‘s Porch Music, written for Ronen and featuring the ensemble’s four music directors, shares the first half of the program with Beethoven’s first string quartet, a seminal work in the same key as his Pastoral Symphony. Felix Mendelssohn’s masterful first piano trio balances the program in the rarely heard version for flute, cello, and piano, an arrangement sanctioned by the composer for his adoring British public.
Sunday, March 23, 2025
4:00 PM 6:00 PM
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
The artistic and cultural connection between France and Russia is explored in Ronen’s third program of the season. Jayna Park is soloist in Sergei Prokofiev’s funereal first violin sonata, composed under the specter of World War II. Similar shadows of war and mortality haunt the second half of the concert, two sonatas written by the cancer stricken Debussy in the years of the First World War, the sonata for flute, viola, and harp, and a realization of his unfinished essay for oboe, horn, and harpsichord,
Monday, March 24, 2025
7:30 PM 9:30 PM
Basile Theater, Indiana History Center
The artistic and cultural connection between France and Russia is explored in Ronen’s third program of the season. Jayna Park is soloist in Sergei Prokofiev’s funereal first violin sonata, composed under the specter of World War II. Similar shadows of war and mortality haunt the second half of the concert, two sonatas written by the cancer stricken Debussy in the years of the First World War, the sonata for flute, viola, and harp, and a realization of his unfinished essay for oboe, horn, and harpsichord.
Sunday, May 11, 2025
4:00 PM 6:00 PM
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
The season wraps up with some Ronen firsts and a piece by an old friend. Kurashikku by Michael Schelle, for flute/bass flute, clarinet/bass clarinet, and piano opens the program, after which are featured two rarely heard works by English composers, Ralph Vaughan Williams’s Suite de Ballet for flute and piano and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s unusually scored Nonet.
Monday, May 12, 2025
7:30 PM 9:30 PM
Basile Theater, Indiana History Center
The season wraps up with some Ronen firsts and a piece by an old friend. Kurashikku by Michael Schelle, for flute/bass flute, clarinet/bass clarinet, and piano opens the program, after which are featured two rarely heard works by English composers, Ralph Vaughan Williams’s Suite de Ballet for flute and piano and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s unusually scored Nonet.
2023-2024
Quartets Galore
Monday, October 23, 2023
7:30 PM 9:00 PM
Basile Theater, Indiana History Center 450 West Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204
For the first time in its history, the Ronen Chamber Ensemble has a quartet of artistic directors – and we celebrate the beginning of our new era with a program of works for four players.
Jennifer Christen and Alistair Howlett are featured in the oboe and flute quartets of Mozart, while Jayna Park and Gregory Martin join forces for Robert Schumann’s profoundly Romantic piano quartet.
Quartets Galore
Monday, October 30, 2023
7:30 PM 9:00 PM
Second Presbyterian Church 7700 North Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN, 46260
For the first time in its history, the Ronen Chamber Ensemble has a quartet of artistic directors – and we celebrate the beginning of our new era with a program of works for four players.
Jennifer Christen and Alistair Howlett are featured in the oboe and flute quartets of Mozart, while Jayna Park and Gregory Martin join forces for Robert Schumann’s profoundly Romantic piano quartet.
2B and not 2B
Monday, December 4, 2023
7:30 PM 9:00 PM
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 5333 East Washington Street Indianapolis, IN, 46219
Two of the three Bs anchor this program (sorry Beethoven!), beginning with Bach’s iconic 5th Brandenburg Concerto for flute, violin, and keyboard.
The remainder of the program spotlights other trio combinations: Madeleine Dring’s essay for flute, oboe, and piano, and Brahms’s monumental first piano trio, written while the 20-year-old genius was still deeply under the spell of Schumann but heavily revised in the last decade of his life.
2B and not 2B
Monday, December 11, 2023
7:30 PM 9:00 PM
Broadway United Methodist Church 609 East 29th Street Indianapolis, IN, 46205
Two of the three Bs anchor this program (sorry Beethoven!), beginning with Bach’s iconic 5th Brandenburg Concerto for flute, violin, and keyboard.
The remainder of the program spotlights other trio combinations: Madeleine Dring’s essay for flute, oboe, and piano, and Brahms’s monumental first piano trio, written while the 20-year-old genius was still deeply under the spell of Schumann but heavily revised in the last decade of his life.
“The Poet & The Piper”
Monday, February 19, 2024
7:30 PM 9:00 PM
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 5333 East Washington Street Indianapolis, IN, 46219
Just in time for St. Patty’s Day, Ronen presents a program that showcases music inspired by the Emerald Isle. Hamilton Harty’s flute showpiece “In Ireland” and Gregory Martin’s “Lorica” for Irish folk instruments anchor the first half, followed by readings of poetry by Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney, punctuated with musical responses.
“The Poet & The Piper”
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
7:30 PM 9:00 PM
Basile Theater, Indiana History Center 450 West Ohio Street Indianapolis, IN, 46204
Just in time for St. Patty’s Day, Ronen presents a program that showcases music inspired by the Emerald Isle. Hamilton Harty’s flute showpiece “In Ireland” and Gregory Martin’s “Lorica” for Irish folk instruments anchor the first half, followed by readings of poetry by Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney, punctuated with musical responses.
Endings & Beginnings
Monday, April 8, 2024
7:00 PM 8:30 PM
University of Indianapolis Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, Ruth Lilly Recital Hall 1230 Greyhound Lane Indianapolis, IN, 46227
* FREE EVENT, NOTE THE 7PM START TIME
In a very special closing program, Ronen co-founder David Bellman returns for a performance of Olivier Messiaen’s epic “Quartet for the End of Time,” written while the composer was a POW in World War II.
Balancing this canonic warhorse is a new quartet written for the Ensemble’s new array of musical directors by Indianapolis-based composer (and new Ronen board member) Luke Garrigus.
Endings & Beginnings
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
7:30 PM 9:00 PM
Basile Theater, Indiana History Center 450 West Ohio Street Indianapolis, IN, 46204
In a very special closing program, Ronen co-founder David Bellman returns for a performance of Olivier Messiaen’s epic “Quartet for the End of Time,” written while the composer was a POW in World War II.
Balancing this canonic warhorse is a new quartet written for the Ensemble’s new array of musical directors by Indianapolis-based composer (and new Ronen board member) Luke Garrigus.
2022-2023
Monday, December 5, 2022 at 7:30pm
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Vaughan Williams at 150 and Finzi’s “In Terra Pax”
2021-2022
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 7:30pm
Basile Theater, Indiana History Center
A Spring Serenade
C. Schumann: Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22
F.B. Price: Adoration for Violin and Piano
C. Debussy: Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune
(arr. B. Sachs under the auspices of A. Schoenberg for 11 players)
J. Brahms: Serenade No. 2 in A, Op. 16
Flutes: Alistair Howlett (bc); Laura Recendez (c); Tamara Thweatt, Piccolo (c)
Oboes: Jennifer Christen (bc); Crystal Barrett (c)
Clarinets: David Bellman (bc); Trina Gross (c)
Bassoons: Ivy Ringel (c); Mike Muszynski (c)
Horns: Robert Danforth (c); Julie Beckel (c)
Violins: Jayna Park (a); Philip Palermo (b); Lisa Scott (b)
Violas: Li Li (bc); Kathy Hershberger (c); Yang Guo (c); Susan Chan (c)
Cellos: Ingrid Fischer Bellman (bc); Perry Scott (c)
Bass: Ju-Fang Liu (bc)
Piano: Gregory Martin (ab); Harmonium (Electronic): Beverly Scott (b)
Percussion (Antique Cymbals): Jack Brennan
Conductor: Joel Smirnoff (bc)
a=Price and C. Schumann
b=Debussy
c=Brahms
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 7:30pm
Basile Theater, Indiana History Center
French Soundscapes
Cras: Suite en Duo
Piazzolla: Histoire du Tango
Mchedelov: Variations on a Theme of Paganini
Ysaÿe: Sonata No. 6 in E, Op. 27 for Solo Violin
Saint-Saëns: Fantaisie for Violin and Harp, Op. 124
Ravel: Introduction and Allegro for Harp, Flute, Clarinet and String Quartet
Monday, April 11, 2022 at 7:30pm
Ruth Lilly Recital Hall, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center
With guests Daniel Narducci, baritone and Christina Nicastro, soprano
Ludwig, The Fairy Tale King
R. Schumann: Märchenerzählungen (Fairy Tales) for Clarinet, Viola and Piano
Burgess: The Wasteland for Speaker, Soprano and Chamber Ensemble
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Movements for Woodwind Quintet
R. Wagner: Songs and Arias
Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 7pm
Basile Theater, Indiana History Center
Fundraiser for Ukraine
Monday, December 6, 2021 at 7:30pm
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Featuring guest vocalists Christina Nicastro, Mitzi Westra, George Revill and Daniel Narducci
Spotlight on the Voice
Lauridsen: Selections from Nocturnes
V. Williams: On Wenlock Edge, Song cycle for Tenor, Piano and String Quartet
G. Martin: Dover Beach for Soprano, Oboe and String Quartet
J.S. Bach: Cantata No. 140 (Wachet auf)
Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 7:30pm
Grand Hall @ Indiana Landmarks
Featuring guest violinist Vanessa Porter
Felice: Sonata No. 2 (Going to the Sun) for Violin and Piano
Martinů: Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano
Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A minor, Op. 50
2019-2020
Monday, November 4, 2019 at 7:30 pm
Ruth Lilly Recital Hall, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, UIndy
Spotlight on Winds
J. Haydn: Duo for Violin and Cello
E. Naoumoff: “Echo” Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano
G. Rochberg: Trio for Clarinet, Horn and Piano
L. Janáček: Mládí (Youth) for Wind Sextet
Our opening concert includes a variety of instrumental configurations ranging
from Haydn’s lean classical style to the almost symphonic scale of Janáček’s “Mládí”
depicting colorful memories from the composer’s youth.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2020 at 7:30
Frank and Katrina Basile Theater, Glick Indiana History Center
Indianapolis Gold
C. Franck: Sonata for Violin and Piano in A major
P. de Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy
G .Menotti: Trio for Violin, Clarinet and Piano
F. Berwald: Grand Septet in B-flat major
Ronen’s collaboration with The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis
features 1990 IVCI Gold Medalist Pavel Berman, violin and guest pianist Chih-Yi Chen.
Menotti’s Trio is being heard for the first time on the Ronen series.
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020 at 7:30
Wood Room, Hilbert Circle Theatre
This and That
C.M. Loeffler: Two Rhapsodies for Oboe, Viola and Piano
M.. Bridgham: Living Room Music
C. Saint-Saens: Caprice on Danish and Russian Arts
R. Muczynski: Fantasy Trio for Clarient, Cello and Piano:
A program of delightful instrumental and compositional pairing. This program includes a new work by Hoosier composer and UIndy graduate Matthew Bridgham. Ronen's three artisic directors team up for the Muczynski Trio.
Monday, April 27, 2020 at 7:30 pm
Wood Room, Hilbert Circle Theatre
The Magic of E-Flat
L. van Beethoven: Piano Trio in E-Flat Major, Op. 70, No. 2
S. Hodkinson: Drawings, Set No. 3 for Clarinet and Drums
P. Hansen: Jazz Peace for String Quartet and Dbl. Bass
R. Schumann: Piano Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 47
This program is bookended with compositions in E-Flat Major, “the key that
boasts the greatest variety of expression.” (E. Pauer, 1876).
A contemporary accent is provided by the music of two living composers
(including ISO bassist Peter Hansen).
2011-2012
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011
An evening of Romance
The World Premiere of UIndy composer John Berners' playful “Cabaret Songs” will spotlight the beautiful soprano voice of Kathleen Hacker and the sound of the bayan, a delightful folk instrument. ISO concertmasters Zach De Pue and Phil Palermo join Ronen in the Schubert string quartet, and in a pinnacle of romanticism, Brahms’ Quintet for Clarinet and Strings (with ISO principal clarinetist David Bellman).
Schubert Quartettsatz for String Quartet
Berners Cabaret Songs for Soprano, Clarinet and Bayan
Brahms Quintet in B Minor for Clarinet and Strings
Hilbert Circle Theatre, Wood Room at 7:30 pm
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2011 - FREE CONCERT
A Night in Bohemia
A wide array of musical styles will be on display for this program of Czech composers, beginning with a delightfully complex gem of Martinu and culminating with Dvorak's monumental Serenade conducted by Paul Krasnovsky.
Martinu Duo No. 2 for Violin and Cello
Husa 8 Bohemian Sketches for Flute, Clarinet and Piano
Dvorak Serenade in D Minor for Winds and Strings
Christel DeHaan Fine Arts center, University of Indianapolis at 7:30 pm
TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2012
A Golden Evening with Stravinsky & Prokofiev
Ronen is thrilled to host violinist Celeste Golden, Bronze Medalist of the 2006 International Violin Competition of Indianapolis. This evening of Russian chamber music will abound in passion and brilliant musical colors.
Stravinsky Suite Italienne for Violin and Piano
Prokofiew Quintet for Oboe, Clarinet, Violin, Viola and Double Bass
Stravinsky L'Histoire du Soldat (The Soldier's tale) for Violin, Clarinet and Piano
Glick History Center, Frank and Katrina Basile Theater, at 7:30 pm
SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2012
Janusz Korczak: a Biography in Sound
This unique event will commemorate the life of Jewish author, pediatrician and Holocaust hero Janusz Korczak. Ronen musicians and actors will illuminate the story of this extraordinary man through dramatic readings of Korczak’s writings and performances of music of his Polish homeland and beyond which resonate with the ethos of his rich life and legacy.
Dvorak Humoresque for Violin and Piano
Chopin Piano Trio (excerpts)
Penderecki Sextet for mixed ensemble
Additional musical gems by Debussy, Schumann and Wieniawski.
Hasten Hebrew Academy at 7:00 pm.
2010-2011
OCTOBER 12, 2010
RONEN GOES KLEZMER
Klezmer or Jewish Soul Music will be in the spotlight for Ronen's opening concert. From poignant melodies to joyous dances, this often folk-based music will transport you to a time and place far beyond your Wood Room seat. Dancing in the aisles is permitted!
Stutschewsky "Kaddish" for Cello and PianoRutknowski"Passages" for Clarinet, Cello and Piano
A medley of Klezmer arrangement for chamber ensemble will conclude the program.
Hilbert Circle Theatre, Wood Room at 7:30 pm
NOVEMBER 9, 2010
A TRIO OF TRIOS
A wide array of musical colors and styles are offered in these contrasting version of music for three. Vive la Difference!
Poulenc Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano
Beethoven String Trio in E-Flat, Op. 3
Weber Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano
Hilbert Circle Theatre, Wood Room at 7:30 pm
FEBRUARY 7, 2011
RONEN SINGS...Special Monday FREE EVENT
Ronen's first appearance at the beautiful DeHaan Center! This concert is part of the University of Indianapolis' Faculty Artist Series. All are welcome for this free concert. Soprano Kathleen Hacker is featured in vocal chamber works incluuding a World Premiere Performance of UIndy composer John Berner's "Cabaret Songs" for Soprano, Clarinet and Bayan.
Copland "As if Fell Upon a Day" for Soprano, Flute and Clarinet
Williams "Three Vocalises" for Sporano and Clarinet
Bach Sonata in A minor for solo flute
Duparc Serenate Florentine, Au pays ou se fait la guerre, Chanson triste
Mozart Quintet for Clarinet and String Quartet
University of Indianapolis, Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, at 7:30 pm
MARCH 29, 2011
RONEN, SOOVIN KIM and BEETHOVEN
Ronen's annual collaboration with the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis will feature 2002 IVCI Laureate Soovin Kim perform Beethoven's Septet Winds and Strings and "Benny's Gig" by M. Gould performed by ISO Principal Double Bassist Ju-Fang Liu and Clarinetist David Bellman.
BeethovenSeptet for in E-flat major
Tchaikovsky Valse-Scherzo
Dvorak Romantic Pieces
Bartok Hungarian Folk TunesGould"Benny's Gig" for Clarinet and Bass
Glick History Center, Frank and Katrina Basile Theater, at 7:30 pm
2009-2010
OCTOBER 13 , 2009
ONE-TWO-THREE
three intimate gems by Bach, Jolivet and Beethoven
BachSuite No. 3 for Solo Cello
Jolivet Sonatina for Flute and Clarinet
Beethoven Piano Trio No. 3 in C Minor
Hilbert Circle Theatre, Wood Room at 7:30 pm
NOVEMBER 8, 2009 - A Sunday Afternoon Concert
TIMELESS INSPIRATIONS
A Spirit & Place Concert
Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time, Bach featuring Northminister's magnificent pipe organ.
Bach Sonata No. 3 in G Minor for Cello and Keyboard (BWV 1029)
Messiaen The Ascension Suite
Mathews Pastorale for Clarinet and Organ
Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time for Violin, Clarinet, Cello and Piano
Northminster Presbyterian Church at 4:00 pm
FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Mozart and the Moderns
Winds are in the spotlight with Mozart's C Minor Serenade and music of Ligeti and contemporary composer Katherine Hoover
Hoover Three Sketches for Piccolo and Piano
Ligeti Six Bagatelles for Wind Quintet
Mozart Serenade No. 12 in C Minor for Winds
Hilbert Circle Theatre Wood Room at 7:30 pm
Concert Review
MAY 4, 2010
Souvenirs de Voyage
with Violinist Yura Lee, IVCI Laureate
Lee performs Haydn, Franck and Herrmann with Ronen musicians and works for the clarinet featuring Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra principal clarinet and Ronen co-founder, David Bellman.
Hayden Piano Trio in G Major, "Gypsy Rondo"
Franck Sonata for Violin and Piano
Gerrmann Souvenirs de Voyage for Clarinet and String Quartet
Glick Indiana History Center, Basile Theater
2007-2008
OCTOBER 2, 2007
HER VOICE: A Celebration of Women Composers and Performers in Chamber Music
with a world premiere by Indianapolis composer Becky Archibald
Higdon Rapid Fire for Solo FluteArchibaldSeriously Blue for Flute, Clarinet, Cello and Piano
Bottesini Duetto For Clarinet, Double Bass and Piano
Farrenc Quintet in A Minor for Piano and Strings
Hilbert Circle Theatre Wood Room at 7:30 pm
Program Notes
Opening Comments by Professor Jane E. Schultz
NOVEMBER 13, 2007
FOLLOW THE WIND: The Golden Tone of the Saxophone Makes a Rare Chamber Music Apperance
and a world premiere quartet by Frank Felice
Tomasi Printemps for Alto Saxophone and Woodwind Quintet
Felice Charismata for Clarinet, Saxophone, Cello and Percussion
Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espangol arranged for chamber music by Easley Blackwood
Indiana History Center Basile Theater at 7:30 pm
Program Notes
FEBRUARY 26, 2008
RONEN AND ROBILLIARD: A French Program with a Bit of Hungarian Spice
featuring IVCI Laureate Virginie Robilliard
Bartok Contrasts for Clarinet, Violin and Piano
Chausson Poeme for Violin and PianoRavelTzigane for Violin and Piano
Ravel Introduction and Allegro for Harp, Strings, Flute and Clarinet
Indiana History Center Basile Theater at 7:30 pm
Program Notes
APRIL 29 2008
TREASURES FROM THE LIBRARY: How did Mozart and Mendelssohn Discover Bach?
Bach Excerpts from the Goldberg Variations arranged for String Trio
Mendelssohn String Quartet in A Minor
Mozart Prelude and Fugue in G Minor for String Quartet
Mozart Quintet in A Major for Clarient and String Quartet
Hilbert Circle Theatre Wood Room at 7:30 pm
2006-2007
OCTOBER 10, 2006
Mysteries of Creation
Mozart Quintet for Piano and Winds
Schelle HOWL!
Klein String Trio
Hilbert Circle Theatre Wood Room
Program Notes
NOVEMBER 7, 2006
THE GOLDEN CHAIN
part of the Indianapolis Spirit and Place Festival with Ensemble Voltaire
Rameau Piece de Clavecin en Concert
Handel Trio Sonata in B Minor for Flute, Violin and Continuo
Brahms Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano
Rutkowski Divertimento
Indiana History Center Basile Theater
FEBRUARY 20, 2007
THE MAGIC OF THE VIOLIN
featuring 1998 IVCI Gold Medalist Judith Ingolfsson
and University of Indianapolis Choral Director Paul Krasnovsky
Mozart Piano Trio in C Major, K. 548
Strauss Sonata for Violin and Piano
Stravinsky Historie du Soldat for 3 actors and instrumental ensemble
Indiana History Center Basile Theater
Program Notes
Reviews
APRIL 24, 2007
MUSIC FROM THE ST. PETERSBURG CONSERVATORY
Stravinsky Three Pieces for Solo Clarinet
Prokofiev Sonata for Flute and Piano
Glazunov Two Novelettes for String Quartet
Arensky Quartet for Violin, Viola and Two Cellos
Hilbert Circle Theatre Wood Room
Program Notes
2005-2006
SEPTEMBER 27, 2005
Griebling-Haigh Hebert Variations for Piccolo and Piano
Husa Two Preludes for Flute, Clarinet and Bassoon
Arensky Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano
Hilbert Circle Theatre Wood Room
Program Notes
NOVEMBER 8, 2005
part of the Indianapolis Spirit and Place Festival
Prokofiev Overture on Hebrew Themes for Clarinet, String Quartet and Piano, Op. 34
Peretz "Migrations of a Melody" a dramatic reading by Bernard Wurger
Beethoven Judas Maccabeus Variations for Cello and Piano
Beethoven Trio in B-Flat Major, Op. 11 for Clarinet, Cello and Piano
Hasten Hebrew Academy Auditorium
Program Notes
JANUARY 24, 2006
featuring 1998 IVCI Laureate Bin Huang
Mozart Quartet for Flute and Strings
Khachaturian Trio for Violin, Clarinet and Piano
Kreisler Praeludium and Allegro
Liebeslied
Syncopation
Tambourin Chinois for Violin and Piano
Strauss
arr. by Hasenohrl
Till Eulenspiegel einmal Anders! for Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Violin and Double BassIndiana History Center Basile Theater
Program Notes Reviews
APRIL 25, 2006
with readings from the literary works of Schumann and Saint-Saens read by Butler University students
Schumann Fantasy Pieces, Op. 73 for Clarinet and Piano
Saint-Saens Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano
Francaix Quintet for Clarinet and String Quartet
Hilbert Circle Theatre Wood Room
Program Notes
2004-2005
OCTOBER 26, 2004
Larsen Corker for Clarinet and Percussion
Hindemith Septet for Wind Quintet
Bolling Suite for Flute and Jazz Trio
Hilbert Circle Theatre Wood Room
Program Notes
DECEMBER 7, 2004
Featuring IVCI Laureate Chin Kim
Bach Chaconne for Solo Violin
Rochberg Trio for Horn, Piano, Clarinet
Beethoven Septet for Winds and Strings
Indiana History Center Theater
Program Notes Indianapolis Star Review
MARCH 8, 2005
Bassi Fantasy on Themes from Verdi's Rigoletto
Jacobs Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano
Schumann Piano Trio in D Minor
Hilbert Circle Theatre Wood Room
Program Notes
MAY 10, 2005
Featuring IVCI Laureate Liviu Prunaru
Martinu Madrigal Sonata for Flute, Violin, Piano
Bartok Romanian Dances
Dohnanyi Sextet in C
Dinicu Hora StacattoI
ndiana History Center Theater
Program Notes