The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis has announced its 2025/26 Laureate Series, set to begin in September. The six-concert season includes a lineup featuring Grammy-nominated jazz violinist Sara Caswell in a free community concert, the acclaimed Rosamunde Quartet, and recitals by Gold Medalists Mihaela Martin and Sirena Huang.
* Saturday, Sept. 20 – The Sara Caswell Quartet, 2:30 p.m. at the Madam Walker Theatre. In the IVCI’s third annual free community concert, Bloomington native Sara Caswell will lead her quartet in an electrifying night of jazz and improvisation. The performance is free to the public, though tickets are required. Patrons may reserve up to six tickets for the performance.
* Tuesday, Oct. 21 – Rosamunde Quartet, 7:30 p.m. in the Indiana Landmarks Center. The Rosamunde Quartet makes its Indianapolis debut in this co-presentation with Ensemble Music Society. The quartet consists of 2022 IVCI Jury Member Noah Bendix-Balgley (First Concertmaster, Berlin Philharmonic), violinist Shanshan Yao (Kammerakademie Potsdam), violist Teng Li (principal, Chicago Symphony Orchestra) and cellist/Indy native Nathan Vickery (New York Philharmonic).
* Tuesday, Jan. 27 – 1982 gold medalist Mihaela Martin with pianist Chih-Yi Chen, 7:30 p.m. in the Indiana History Center. As the first gold medalist in IVCI history, Mihaela Martin holds a special place in the organization’s legacy. She joins IVCI Pianist Chih-Yi Chen in a recital entitled Dances and Romances, exploring the rich intersection of rhythmic folk traditions plus expressions of passion and desire. This performance will be livestreamed and available on-demand through Friday, Feb. 6.
* Thursday, Feb. 19 – 2022 gold medalist Sirena Huang with 2017 American Pianist Association winner Drew Petersen, 7:30 p.m. in the Indiana Landmarks Center. The IVCI and the American Piano Awards co-present this recital featuring Huang and Petersen. The duo features the world premiere performance of a new work by Daniel Bernard Roumain, commissioned by the IVCI and Sirena Huang.
* Tuesday, March 24 – 2018 Laureate Shannon Lee in Recital with pianist Arseniy Gusev, 7:30 p.m. in the Indiana History Center. In her highly anticipated Indianapolis recital debut, Lee pairs with acclaimed pianist/composer Arseniy Gusev in a captivating 20th-century program.
* Tuesday, April 14 – An Evening with 2014 Silver Medalist Tessa Lark, Charles Yang and Peter Dugan, 7:30 p.m. in The Cabaret. Lark, also a popular bluegrass fiddler, joins forces with Time for Three’s Charles Yang (violin/vocals) and From the Top’s Peter Dugan (piano) for an evening of classical, bluegrass, jazz and pop fusion in the intimate setting of The Cabaret, with catering available for purchase by The Jazz Kitchen. Patrons can reserve tables of two, four and six for an additional $10 per seat.
Subscriptions and single tickets are now available for purchase by ordering online, calling the IVCI offices at 317-637-4574, or emailing Fiona Murray, director of operations (fiona@violin.org). Two subscription packages are available for $160 for the season, and Senior (60+) packages for $140 (20% off regular admission.
· Early Bird Subscription Special (expires Friday, September 5)
From now through Friday, September 5, the IVCI offers patrons 30% off regular admission. Adult subscriptions are $140; Senior subscriptions (60+) are $120.
For tickets and subscription information, visit www.violin.org or call (317) 637-4574.
Contact Information
Patrons may contact the IVCI offices at (317) 637-4574 or ivci@violin.org with any questions.
