Mocktails & Masterpieces

Black Keys: The Evolution of the Black Classical Arts

ICO's Creative Partner in Residence and concert curator, Joshua Thompson, discusses the classical programming and artistic collaborations with Maestro, Matthew Kraemer. 
“Black Keys,” weaves together dance, powerhouse vocals, and world-class artistry and featuring fellow artists Psywrn Simone, Kenyetta Dance Co., and Jared Thompson. The repertoire includes masterpieces composed by Black contributors in classical music that span over three centuries: William Grant Still, Joseph Bologne, Nina Simone, Duke Ellington, Harry Burleigh and Margaret Bonds.
This concert is sold out, but learn about other ICO concerts at icomusic.org 

Twins Joshua and Jared Thompson discuss "Black Keys"

Get to know Joshua and Jared Thompson twin brothers and artistic collaborators on "Black Keys: The Evolution of the Black Classical Arts."  Black Keys will have its first live performance to a sold-out audience on April 20, 2024 at the Schrott Center for the Arts with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. 
 
Learn more: https://www.icomusic.org/concerts/black-keys-the-evolution-of-the-black-classical-arts/ 
 
 

Orchestration 2023 - Re-Air of Conversation with Matthew Kraemer and Dana Stone

Learn about ICO's signature fundraising event, Orchestration. 
Orchestration 2024 is March 16, 2024 at Crane Bay, so many of the details discussed in this interview hold true for the 2024 event.
 
Tickets https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-0018000000euDndAAE/events/vevt:f097d10f-c3b9-4392-9d4a-93fe7c40abc7/home/story 

Composer, Richard Einhorn, discusses "Voices of Light"

ICO Music Director, Matthew Kraemer, interviews composer, Richard Einhorn. Einhorn composed the oratorio "Voices of Light" for chorus, soloist and orchestra to accompany the classic silent film, "The Passion of Joan of Arc."
ICO will present Voices of Light on March 9, 2024 at the Schrott Center for the Arts. DePauw University Choirs and professional soloists will join the orchestra for this collaborative performance!
 
https://www.icomusic.org/concerts/the-passion-of-joan-of-arc-voices-of-light-film/

Music of film: Metropolis

Music Director, Matthew Kraemer, is joined by Butler Film Professor, Allison Harthcock. They discuss the impact of Metropolis on film, German Expressionism, the dawn of science fiction, and Maestro Kraemer discusses the Huppertz score.

Richard Lin, Violin - 2021 Interview Vivaldi Four Seasons

Enjoy this re-aired interview, available for the first time as a mocktail, with Richard Lin, 2018 IVCI Gold Medalist. Dana Stone, Executive Director, interviews Richard about the music, his violin and more!
Learn about upcoming ICO concerts at icomusic.org
 

Julian Rhee, Violin, Guest Artist - Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

Get to know Julian Rhee with this special interview by Matthew Kraemer, ICO Music Director. Julian is the 2022 Silver Medalist of the IVCI. 
 
Julian will join the ICO on January 20, 2024 for the Silenced Voices concert playing Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto. Other music featured on the concert by Schreker and Korngold and the world premiere of "Anne Frank's Tree" by Victoria Bond.
 
https://www.icomusic.org/concerts/silenced-voices/ 
 

Composer, Victoria Bond Live at the Ann Katz Festival

Enjoy this special edition of Mocktails and Masterpieces recorded live at the Ann Katz Festival with Indianapolis JCC on November 2023. Victoria is joined by ICO Creative Partner-in-Residence, Joshua Thompson, and ICO Executive Director, Dana Stone. They discuss Victoria's compositional style and process and the evolution of the commissioned project, "Anne Frank's Tree."
Hear excerpts of a string quartet reduction of the new piece which will premiere on January 20, 2024 on the Silenced Voices concert with the ICO.
Visit for information and tickets! https://www.icomusic.org/concerts/silenced-voices/
Musicians Featured:
Alfred Abel, violin & soloist
Emily Popham Gillins, violin
Colette Abel, viola
Nancy Smith, cello