Music in Bloom is a 4-day festival in Indianapolis presenting contemporary classical music by living composers of the late-20th and 21st centuries. Music in Bloom cultivates interactive opportunities for audiences of all ages and backgrounds to engage with contemporary classical music within the state of Indiana and beyond. The Festival promotes artistic exchange within the greater Indianapolis community, presents innovative and engaging concert experiences, highlights composers with close ties to Indiana and the greater Midwest region, and features artists who are continuing the evolution of classical music.
Soundboard magazine wrote of Anne Waller and Mark Maxwell, “Great playing! This duo delivers the goods from moment to moment, and piece to piece.” As energetic proponents of duo guitar playing, Anne Waller and Mark Maxwell have toured the United States and Europe for over 40 years. Their unique programming of works for both 19th-century and modern guitars provides rare insight into the evolution of this captivating art. Their program will feature works by Fernando Sor, Joaquin Rodrigo, and Manuel de Falla.
Salaam evokes the many textures of Arabic and Turkish music with entrancing ancient melodies and infectious grooves. Fascinating stories provide illumination and context for this alluring set of Traditional and Original Middle Eastern music.
