Mocktails & Masterpieces

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

Eric Schmidt ICO Chorusmaster 2023

Enjoy this interview from June 2023 with ICO Chorusmaster, Eric Schmidt. Eric and Executive Director, Dana stone, discuss the return to Handel's "Messiah" and Saint Saens Christmas Oratorio plus the Sing-Along.
Get Tickets for this year's "Classical Christmas" and "Sing-Along" at https://www.icomusic.org/concerts/a-classical-christmas/

ICO Classical Christmas Soloists

Maestro Matthew Kraemer and Classical Christmas soloists, Mary Martin and Norman Shankle, discuss ICO's upcoming concert on December 8 and 10. Hear their favorite Messiah stories and learn about their experience with "new-to-them" Saint-Saens "Christmas Oratorio."
 
Tickets are available for Classical Christmas on Friday, December 8 at 7:30PM AND
Christmas Sing-Along (Messiah and Carols) on Sunday, December 10 at 3:00PM 
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Eric Schmidt, Chorusmaster, 2021 Interview

Enjoy this interview from December 2021 with then, new ICO Chorusmaster, Eric Schmidt. Eric and Maestro Matthew Kraemer discuss the return to Handel's "Messiah" in ICO programming and Bach's Christmas Oratorio. 
 
Get Tickets for this year's "Classical Christmas" and "Sing-Along" at https://www.icomusic.org/concerts/a-classical-christmas/

Nancy Ambrose King, Oboe with son Ryan King, Clarinet discuss Miguel Del Aguila premiere

Join Maestro Matthew Kraemer and guest soloists Nancy Ambrose King, oboe, and Ryan King, clarinet. They discuss the premiere of Miguel del Aguila's new piece "Concierto Con Brio" featured on ICO's concert Suite Brilliance on November 18, 2023. They share more about their relationship with music, preparation, and more!
Milkman's Daughter prepares a "NO-jito" with Nancy's flavors in mind! Plus a bonus Mocktail!!!
Purchase Tickets and Learn more about Suite Brilliance: https://www.icomusic.org/concerts/suite-brilliance/

Miguel Del Aguila, ICO 23-24 Composer-In-Residence

A re-air to podcast format from the June 2023 video edition of Mocktails & Masterpieces.Meet ICO 23-24 Composer-in-Residence, Miguel Del Aguila. Miguel's music is no stranger to ICO audiences. Learn about his musical influences as a Uruguayan-American composer and his compositional process. ICO is part of a consortium to present a new work in November by Miguel, "Concierto Con Brio." This concerto will feature soloists Nancy Ambrose King, oboe, and Ryan King (her son), clarinet.Learn more about the concert on November 18. https://www.icomusic.org/concerts/suite-brilliance/