The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra invites you to an evening of discovery and delight with two exciting world premieres by composer-in-residence, Michael Shapiro. Shapiro’s Zoomies! is a playful and energetic new work inspired by the joyful, unpredictable bursts of energy we love in our canine companions. The spotlight turns to celebrated violinist Tim Fain for the world premiere of Shapiro’s Violin Concerto: At the Shore of the Sea. Lyrical and expansive, this evocative work reflects the meeting point between land and water expressed through Fain’s breathtaking virtuosity.

Anchoring the program is Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 11, a brilliant and passionate work composed when Mendelssohn was just 15. The program begins with Mendelssohn’s The Hebrides Overture, inspired by the rugged beauty of Scotland’s coastline.