INDIANAPOLIS— Talented students from across Indiana will join their professional counterparts on stage for a spectacular concert on March 20 at 6:30 p.m. Join the Side-by-Side participants as they perform alongside Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra musicians at Hilbert Circle Theatre after four weeks of intensive coaching. This concert will feature music from Wagner, Grieg, and Tchaikovsky, as well as Miranda Isbitts, the winner of the Michael Ben and Illene Komisarow Maurer Young Musicians Contest. This contest encourages accomplished young Indiana musicians to set and achieve goals of technical and artistic excellence by providing an opportunity to perform in a competitive setting.
The concert is family-friendly concert and tickets are only $10.
Buy tickets online: https://www.indianapolissymphony.org/event/23-24-side-by-side-concert/
The orchestra will be conducted by ISO Assistant Conductor Su-Han Yang. Pieces to be performed will include:
- Richard Wagner: Overture to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
- Johannes Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op.77, I. Allegro non troppo
- Edvard Grieg: Suite No. 1 from Peer Gynt, Op. 46
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Capriccio italien, Op. 45
About Miranda Isbitts
Born in Clearwater, Florida, Miranda began studying violin at the age of 5. She has been a student of Indiana Professor Mimi Zweig since 2018. Throughout high school, she performed many solo and ensemble works across several states with the violin virtuosi of the Jacob’s School of Music. At 13 years old, Miranda twice performed as a soloist with The Florida Orchestra after winning the grand prize in their young artist competition. She went on to study full-time at the IU String Academy and has won numerous competitions in the state. In the fall, Miranda placed first in the Sherer International Violin and Piano Competition. She also performed as a soloist with the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra in August. Her Gand and Bernardel violin is generously on loan from The Friedman Family.
About the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, at home and thriving in the heart of Indianapolis, offers an exceptional artistic and musical experience. The orchestra is open to all and dedicated to creating an inclusive and innovative experiential environment that is inspiring, educational, and welcoming. The ISO celebrates historically beloved performances while engaging audiences by introducing new voices through programming that includes the IU Health Plans Classical Series, the Printing Partners Pops Series, the holiday traditions of AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration, Kroger Symphony on the Prairie, and the popular Film Series presented by Bank of America. For more information, visit IndianapolisSymphony.org.
