Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra

We are so grateful to our Orchestration event sponsors! Thank you for your support. We still have a few sponsorship opportunities available. If interested, please contact us at [email protected].

Check out this all new episode of Mocktails & Masterpieces with Music Director, Matthew Kraemer, and Executive Director, Dana Stone! Learn more about how Matthew prepares for silent film concerts and the history of Charlie Chaplin films including "The Gold Rush". Listen to episode on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gm4sEkfs Watch episode on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gyAjaGHT The concert on March 8th is sold out! If you want to join our ticket waitlist, please email [email protected].

"The Gold Rush" is SOLD OUT! If you weren't able to get tickets for this concert, check out our other upcoming events this season on April 5th (Land in the Music) and May 10th (Celebrate the Songbook). Explore events here: https://lnkd.in/dPbGWkCi.

Whether you’re a longtime ICO fan or new to the magic of chamber music, we want YOU at our biggest event of the year! Join us for a night of celebration featuring a benefit concert, cocktail hour, dinner, live and silent auction, plus, you'll get a sneak preview of our dynamic 2025-2026 season! Orchestration is a night of incredible music, food, and philanthropy. All proceeds help bring music to our community! #ICOOrchestration #SupportLiveMusic The deadline to purchase tickets is quickly approaching. Get your tickets for our one-one-a-kind benefit concert before March 10th! Secure your spot today! Visit our event site for more information and to buy tickets: onecau.se/_7dv5z1 When: Saturday, March 22, 2025 6-10pm Where: Crane Bay Event Center, Indianapolis, IN Why: To help the ICO continue to Build Community Through Music by providing accessible classical music experiences and education programs

Less than 2 weeks remain to get your tickets for "The Gold Rush"! Our beloved silent film series continues this year with the 100th Anniversary of this iconic Charlie Chaplin film. Don't miss this unique experience. Call 317-940-9607 or visit: https://lnkd.in/gAjSBKhx. Students/children free with reservation.

The Orchestration ticket deadline is quickly approaching (March 10th)! Don't miss your chance to experience this unique night out and win exclusive experiences on March 22nd. Learn more about the event and get tickets here: onecau.se/_7dv5z1 or Call 317-940-9607.

We are so grateful to our concert title sponsor for "The Gold Rush", Huntington Bank! Thank you for being a loyal supporter of the ICO. Our sponsors make a huge difference in our ability to provide accessible classical music opportunities. Don't have your tickets to see this iconic Charlie Chaplin film with live orchestra yet? Get yours before they are gone at 317-940-9607 or visit: https://lnkd.in/gAjSBKhx.

We have 15 seats left for Charlie Chaplin's "The Gold Rush"! Watch this iconic film and celebrate its 100th Anniversary while ICO plays the orchestral score live on stage. These seats will likely be gone by the end of the week, so call us today to secure your seats at 317-940-9607 or Visit: https://lnkd.in/gd3r4TUe. Students and children are free with reserved seat.

Indianapolis-(February 19, 2025) The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra (ICO) is excited to announce the appointment of Suliman Tekalli as our new concertmaster. We are thrilled to welcome Suli to the stage, where his dynamic presence will lead the ICO into an inspiring future. Suli will join the orchestra this summer, with his first full season set to begin in 2025-2026. He performed on stage with the ICO at our Joyful Solidarity concert on February 1, 2025 and the APA Classical Competition Concert with Elliott Wu. A violin virtuoso of extraordinary versatility and artistry, American violinist Suliman Tekalli has captivated audiences worldwide as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral leader.?A prizewinner at numerous international competitions, most notably as top prizewinner at the 2015 Seoul International Music Competition, Tekalli has performed as a soloist with orchestras across North and South America, Europe, and Asia, appearing at esteemed venues such as Wigmore Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Seoul Arts Center.?His performances have been broadcast on NPR, CBC Radio 3 in Canada, and KBS TV in Korea. As an accomplished chamber musician, he has appeared at renowned festivals including Music@Menlo, Yellow Barn, and the Banff Centre.?His collaborations include performances with Gil Shaham, Cho-Liang Lin, Donald Weilerstein, Paul Watkins, Wu Han, and David Shifrin.?He has also led as concertmaster for notable ensembles such as the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, New York Classical Players, Sphinx Virtuosi, and the International Sejong Soloists.?He was a member of the Grammy-nominated Catalyst Quartet and he regularly tours the continents with his internationally acclaimed and genre-defying string quintet Sybarite5 as well as with his sibling and pianist Jamila Tekalli as the Tekalli Duo. Beyond performance, Tekalli is dedicated to the evolution of classical music through transcription, orchestration, and original composition.?A number of his arrangements have been featured in the album Art of Transcription on the MSR Classics label.?His commitment to contemporary music has led to collaborations with contemporary composers such as Paul Wiancko, Andrea Casarrubios, Curtis Stewart, Michael Brown, and Reena Esmail among others. A passionate educator, he has given masterclasses across the U.S. and South America and has served as a fellow of Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect.?He has also served as a faculty member over multiple summers at the Sphinx Performance Academy at the Juilliard School?and at the Cleveland Institute of Music.?Tekalli began his violin studies with Russian violinist Lev Gurevich.?He went on to study at the Juilliard School, the Cleveland Institute of Music, and the Yale School of Music, training under esteemed mentors including Hyo Kang, Joel Smirnoff, and Sergiu Schwartz and Ayako Yonetani. www.icomusic.org

Did you know that Charlie Chaplin’s signature “toothbrush” mustache was artificial? He even once entered a Charlie Chaplin-look-alike competition and came in third! His life was full of amazing stories and connections. Chaplin was one of the inspirations for Mickey Mouse, he then later worked with Disney as a distributor and helped in negotiations for Snow White.?Also, in 1975, Chaplin was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, becoming Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin, in honor of his immense contributions to the arts.? Chaplin’s estate, Manoir de Ban (Lake Geneva, Switzerland), opened in 2016 becoming home to Chaplin’s World Museum. It offers a tour of Chaplin’s life and work, preserving the look created by Chaplin and his family. Chaplin's talent knew no bounds, but it was almost always accompanied by a borderline obsession with perfectionism, although this relentless pursuit of excellence is what allowed Chaplin’s work to be timeless. Chaplin built an entire Alaskan winter village in the scorching California weather, which attracted crowds of sightseers to the snow-covered set. Also, while filming “The Gold Rush”, Chaplin did 63 takes of a scene where he eats a boot made of licorice. The high sugar intake even landed him in the hospital. He was also known for recording thousands of feet of film for what were supposed to be just a few minutes. In “City Lights,” actress Virginia Cherrill had to say just two words, “Flowers, sir,” but Chaplin’s perfectionism led to 342 takes. Although his legacy is now seen as a staple in the film industry, it was not always the case. With a career spanning over 75 years, the relentless pursuit of excellence is what allowed Chaplin’s work to be timeless. Chaplin's ability to blend music with his cinematic art is just one of the many reasons his legacy endures. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gFcNvzHX. For tickets to the March 8th performance, visit: https://lnkd.in/gAjSBKhx.?This performance is almost sold out, so don't wait to get your tickets! The Gold Rush ? Roy Export S.A.S