Orchestrations, Fall 1997

              A Publication of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra      Fall 1997
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Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University     4600 Sunset Avenue      Indianapolis IN 46208
J CO PLANS TRIPLE CELEBRATION AT
GALA OPENING NIGHT FESTIVITIES
by Charles Manning, Director of Operations
The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra's 1997-98 Gala
Opening Night concert, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 18,
will mark several important milestones for the Orchestra. The
ICO will begin its tenth year as Orchestra-in-Residence in
Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University, as Maestro Kirk
Trevor begins his tenth year as Music Director and Principal
Conductor. In addition, the concert will also be the opening
night event of Clowes Hall's Great Artist Series. The soloist
for this collaborative effort will be renowned violinist Nadja
Salerno-Sonnenberg, who has performed on concert stages
throughout the world. She will play the Mendelssohn Violin
Concerto. "The opening night with Nadja will be the start of a
truly thrilling year for the ICO," Maestro Trevor said. "This
will be our best season ever!"
Other works on the program include Schubert's Overture to Rosamunde, the "Haffner" Symphony (No. 35) of
Mozart, and Stravinsky's Pulcinella Suite. Reserved seating
tickets for Opening Night, as well as full season subscriptions,
are available from the ICO Office, telephone 317/940-9607.
The Masterworks season will continue with the first
of four "Monday Night Music" programs, on November 10 at
7:30 p.m. The world premiere of Indianapolis composer
James Beckel's The Glass Bead Game: Concerto for Horn
after Hermann Hesse will feature ICO hornist Kent Leslie.
In addition, Deirdre Chadwick, recently appointed principal
oboe of the Orchestra, will be heard in Marcello's Concerto
for Oboe, Strings and Continue The Monday Night Music
concerts feature festival seating, a pre-concert discussion and
interview "Meet the Performers" at 6:45 p.m., and a post-
concert reception with free refreshments for the audience
and musicians.
Robert Porco, guest conductor, and the Indianapolis
Symphonic Choir will join the Orchestra for the annual holiday
(see Celebration, p. 2)
Violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg
GALA RECEPTION TO FOLLOW
OPENING CONCERT
A sumptuous Apres Cafe will open October 18 for a
coffee-and-dessert reception celebrating three important
musical landmarks: Maestro Kirk Trevor's tenth year as
Music Director of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, the
Orchestra's tenth year in residence at Clowes Memorial Hall,
and the appearance of renowned violinist Nadja Salerno-
Sonnenberg as guest artist.
The Clowes Hall stage will be converted into the cafe
following the Orchestra's opening concert with Miss Salerno-
Sonnenberg at 8 p.m. that evening. The cafe will open at
approximately 10:15 p.m. Concert-goers are invited to mingle
with the musicians and to meet special guest of honor Ms.
Salerno-Sonnenberg.
Tickets for the Apres Cafe are $30, with patron tickets
at $50. Reservations may be made by contacting Ms. Sherry
Otto, 2900 One American Square, Indianapolis, IN 46282,
telephone 684-4232.
Chairpersons of this gala event are Kelcy and David
Whitman and Sharon Gamble. Members of their committee
are Ms. Otto, Wendy Iselin, Cindy Rampey. Joan Shonske,
Marta Spence, and Elaine Eckhart.