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Thursday, August 28, 2025 

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2025-26 Laureate Series subscription discounts end Friday, September 5

There is still time to save 30% on the 2025-26 season which features the world-class performances you have come to expect from the IVCI. Subscribe by Friday, September 5 to take advantage of this discount. 

The season includes the Rosamunde Quartet (October 21), Gold Medalists Mihaela Martin (January 27) and Sirena Huang (February 19), and Laureate Shannon Lee (March 24). Plus, don’t wait to grab your seats for the Cabaret concert with Tessa Lark, Charles Yang, and Peter Dugan (April 14) — we are already over half sold out!

We offer two subscription options: one ticket to each of the five paid concerts, or a flexible package of five tickets that can be applied to any combination of those concerts.  Click below to get started!

Season opens with FREE jazz concert featuring Grammy-nominated Sara Caswell

Grammy-nominated jazz violinist and Bloomington native Sara Caswell, celebrated for her virtuosic playing and innovative creativity, returns to Indianapolis with her quartet for a FREE performance at 2:30pm on Saturday, September 20 at the Madam Walker Theatre in downtown Indianapolis. 

Caswell, celebrated for her unique fusion of jazz with other musical genres, was also among the last students of IVCI Artistic Founder Josef Gingold while completing her degree at Indiana University in Bloomington. She joins guitarist Jesse Lewis, bassist Ike Sturm and drummer Jared Schonig.

Tickets are free, but reservations are required — secure your seats by clicking below or by calling the IVCI office at (317) 637-4574.

IVCI Staff, 2022 Opening Ceremonies (l to r): Glen Kwok, Mary Jane Sorbera, Mindy Miller, Zack French (c) Denis Ryan Kelly Jr.

IVCI's longtime Director of Development Sorbera retires after nearly 18 years

This month, we celebrate our dear friend and colleague, Mary Jane Sorbera, who has faithfully served as the IVCI’s Director of Development since 2008.

Mary Jane arrived in Indianapolis nearly 30 years ago, lending her talents to organizations across the city including Coburn Place and the Heartland Film Festival. But it was here at the IVCI where she truly found her home. Her greatest joys came from meeting the Competition participants (learning their stories and enjoying their musicianship), collaborating with colleagues, and cultivating deep, lasting relationships with the Competition's devoted patrons, which earned her enormous respect throughout the industry.

"Mary Jane's length of service is a true rarity in the Development world," said IVCI Executive Director Glen Kwok, "and we are grateful for the passion which she brought to the job from start to finish!"

As Mary Jane reaches her final day in the office this Friday, August 29, we thank her for nearly two decades of dedication, and celebrate the incredible impact she has had on this community and her teammates. She now looks forward to beginning her next chapter, enjoying retirement alongside her husband.

Congratulations, MJ! You will be missed!

Save the Date! Viva il Violino returns in November 2025

The IVCI’s only fundraiser of the year—Viva il Violino— will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the elegant Skyline Club, atop the 36th floor of the OneAmerica Tower in downtown Indianapolis.

Guests will enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring spectacular live and silent auctions, the chance to connect with fellow music lovers from across Indiana, and a special live performance by 2014 IVCI Gold Medalist Jinjoo Cho.

Stay tuned to Inside the Indianapolis for the latest updates on this exciting event!