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International Forum on Violins
Events held at venues throughout Indianapolis.

Joan Tower Master class - discussing works submitted by Butler University and University of Indianapolis composition students. Free and open to the public.

Monday, September 20, 10:30 AM
Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall
Butler University
4600 Sunset Avenue



New! Mini-series of pre-concert lectures
from 7:00 - 7:30 PM. Concerts begin at 8:00 PM.

Free with purchase of a concert ticket.

An Inside Look at Violin Competitions Worldwide

Wednesday, September 22
Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center
Ruth Lilly Performance Hall
University of Indianapolis
1400 East Hanna Avenue


Guest Speaker: Heather Kurzbauer, former Concert Editor for
The Strad/Correspondent for The Strad and Strings Magazine
Moderator: Glen Kwok, IVCI Executive Director

Judging the Finalists - The Critic's Perspective
Thursday, September 23
Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center
Ruth Lilly Performance Hall
University of Indianapolis
1400 East Hanna Avenue


Guest Speakers: Ariane Todes, Editor of The Strad
Gil French, Concert Editor of American Record Guide
Moderator: Stephen Shipps, IVCI Media Host

Judging the Finalists - The Musician's Perspective

Friday, September 24
Hilbert Circle Theatre
45 Monument Circle


Guest Speakers: Samuel Wong, Guest Conductor
Zachary De Pue, Concertmaster of the Indianapolis
Symphony Orchestra (ISO)
Philip Palermo, Associate Concertmaster of the ISO
Moderator: Geoffrey S. Lapin, Cellist with the ISO


Meet the 2010 IVCI Jury
Free and open to the public.

Saturday, September 25
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
Frank and Katrina Basile Theater
450 W. Ohio Street


Ever wonder what a jury member is thinking? This forum, moderated by pianist and IVCI General Chair Marianne Williams Tobias, presents the rare opportunity for the public to ask questions of all nine IVCI jury members in order to understand the judging process.


Old vs. New
Free with purchase of a concert ticket.

Saturday, September 25
10:45 - 11:30 PM
Hilbert Circle Theatre
45 Monument Circle


While the IVCI jury makes final deliberations on the placement of the six Finalists, take part in a unique challenge which will test your ability to discern the difference between violins made by 17th and 18th century master makers and the finest modern makers, who will be present in the audience. Hear the difference for yourself as ISO Concertmaster Zachary De Pue plays excerpts on each instrument from center stage!


Spotlight on Today's Violin Makers
Free and open to the public.

Saturday and Sunday, September 25-26
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
Lower Level Classrooms
450 W. Ohio Street


This is a hands-on exhibition highlighting the world's leading violin makers from Europe, Canada and the United States. Don't miss this rare opportunity to try violins by master makers of our time all in one location!

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