Indianapolis Early Music

07/14/2026

Congratulations to Peter and all of the laureates of this year’s baroque competition. IEM is pleased to have had this event as the final piece of our 60th season!

🎶 BIG NEWS! 🎶

On behalf of the 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚 and Indianapolis Early Music we are absolutely thrilled to announce ✨ 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐉𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐦 ✨ as the Grand Prize Winner of the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 Blakeman Ge**er Indianapolis International Baroque Competition! 🏆✨

Peter has been awarded the prestigious $15,000 Devona and Amos Ge**er Prize. In a spectacular sweep, he also captured the hearts of our listeners to take home the $500 Audience Prize! 🗳️❤️

🌟 A Special Note of Thanks 🌟
Selecting a single winner this year was an incredibly difficult task for our jury. The level of artistry, technical mastery, and musicality displayed by all of our finalists was exceptionally high. We want to extend our deepest gratitude and admiration to all of the brilliant laureates who shared their talent on our stage. You represent the bright future of early music!

📝 Stay Tuned! A formal press release is coming soon, but we just couldn't wait to share this amazing news with you all!

Indianapolis International Baroque Competition

07/11/2026

Here's a sneak peek from today's rehearsal for the Blakeman Ge**er Indianapolis International Baroque Competition. Hear the laureates perform live in the final round tomorrow, Sunday, July 12! Get your tickets at the link in the comments.

07/09/2026

Never miss a concert!

Whether you're joining us from the concert hall or from the comfort of home, our next two concerts will be livestreamed, so you can experience the music wherever you are.

Rachel Barton Pine and Ars Musica Chicago-
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/livestream-rachel-barton-pine-and-ars-musica-chicago

Blakeman Ge**er Indianapolis International Baroque Competition-
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/livestream-blakeman-gerber-indianapolis-international-baroque-competition

Missed a performance this season? There's still time to enjoy it!

All of this season's concert livestreams are available for purchase on our website through the end of the year. You can relive the music, or experience it for the first time, on your schedule.

Visit our website to purchase concert livestreams or reserve your spot for our upcoming performances. We can't wait to share the music with you!

https://www.indyearlymusic.org

07/08/2026

Don’t miss out! Tickets are selling fast for this concert on Friday!

Rachel Baron Pine and Ars Musica Chicago
Archangel Corelli: The Father of the Violin

Friday, July 10, 2026 | 7:30 PM
The Indiana History Center
450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
(Pre-Concert Chat: Begins 30 minutes before the concert)

In-person tickets are Pay-What-You-Want.
Livestream is available for this concert.

Rachel Barton Pine, baroque violin
Brandon Acker, theorbo
Jason Moy, harpsichord
Anna Steinhoff, baroque cello

“Striking and charismatic… (Barton Pine) demonstrated a bravura technique and soulful musicianship.” — The New York Times

Arcangelo Corelli is considered the father of the modern violin and the first great violin virtuoso. He was influential to future greats including Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi. Hear his sonatas for solo violin performed by the international sensation Rachel Barton Pine along with works of his contemporaries performed on theorbo, baroque cello, and harpsichord by the musicians of Ars Musica Chicago.

Purchase livestream or in person tickets here:
https://www.indyearlymusic.org/arcangelo-corelli-the-father-of-the-violin

07/07/2026

Two spectacular concerts. One incredible weekend!
Open the latest Indianapolis Early Music Newsletter to see how you can experience:

🎻 Rachel Barton Pine & Ars Musica Chicago
Friday

🏆 Blakeman Ge**er Indianapolis International Baroque Competition Finals
Sunday

Don't miss this extraordinary weekend of world-class Baroque music!

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07/06/2026

🎶 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭: 🎶

🎼 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐮 🎼

Josh Liu is a baroque violinist who has performed with ensembles including Juilliard415, Yale Schola Cantorum, and Boise Baroque Orchestra, and appeared at festivals such as the Smithsonian Academy and American Bach Academy. His collaborations include work with leading conductors and participation in recording projects, including a release commemorating the United Nations’ 80th anniversary.

He is committed to music education and community engagement, with teaching experience at programs in New Haven, San Antonio, and Austin, and outreach performances in schools, museums, and community spaces.

Liu is currently pursuing a Graduate Diploma in Historical Performance at The Juilliard School and holds degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and the Yale School of Music.

📅 The finalists perform in the final round on 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, in Indianapolis, as the concluding concert of the 60th 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥.

🎻 Each finalist leads the 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚 in a Baroque solo concerto.

🎼 Josh will be performing the 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐁 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐨 𝐕𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐢. 🎶✨

👏 Join us in celebrating this incredible artist as she takes the stage! 🎉🎵

07/02/2026

🎶 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭: 🎶

🎼 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐉𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐦 🎼

Peter Hong-Jo Lim is a harpsichordist and historical woodwinds player based in Basel, Switzerland, specializing in historically informed performance. He studied at the Oberlin Conservatory, the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, and The Juilliard School’s Historical Performance program, and is currently completing advanced studies at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis.

Lim performs as a soloist and ensemble musician across Europe and North America, collaborating with groups including the Handel and Haydn Society, Atlanta Baroque Orchestra, and Apollo’s Fire. He is also a co-artistic member of ChamberQueer and The Broken Consort, developing innovative and collaborative programming.

Alongside his performance work, he engages in research on early music sources and historical tuning systems, integrating scholarship and performance in his artistic practice.

📅 The finalists perform in the final round on 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, in Indianapolis, as the concluding concert of the 60th 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥.

🎻 Each finalist leads the 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚 in a Baroque solo concerto.

🎼 Peter will be performing the 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐅 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐧. 🎶✨

👏 Join us in celebrating this incredible artist as she takes the stage! 🎉🎵

07/02/2026

UP NEXT:
RACHEL BARTON PINE AND ARS MUSICA CHICAGO

ARCANGELO CORELLI:
THE FATHER OF THE VIOLIN
Friday, July 10, 2026 | 7:30 PM
The Indiana History Center
450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
(Pre-Concert Chat: Begins 30 minutes before the concert)

Rachel Barton Pine, baroque violin
Brandon Acker, theorbo
Jason Moy, harpsichord
Anna Steinhof , baroque cello

“Striking and charismatic… (Barton Pine) demonstrated a bravura technique and soulful musicianship.” — The New York Times

Arcangelo Corelli is considered the father of the modern violin and the first great violin virtuoso. He was influential to future greats including Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi. Hear his sonatas for solo violin performed by the international sensation Rachel Barton Pine along with works of his contemporaries performed on theorbo, baroque cello, and harpsichord by the musicians of Ars Musica Chicago.

Purchase livestream or in person tickets here:
https://www.indyearlymusic.org/arcangelo-corelli-the-father-of-the-violin

07/01/2026

The countdown is officially ON! 🎻⏳

We are exactly two weeks away from watching five incredible emerging artists battle it out live on stage! Join us for the 2026 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and see who takes home the prestigious $15K Devona and Amos Ge**er Grand Prize.

Whether you want to feel the competitive energy live in the concert hall or stream the performances from anywhere in the world, we have your front-row seat ready.

🏆 Meet Your 2026 Finalists:
Pablo O'Connell – Oboe
Kaya Gür – Violin
Cordelia Mutter – Cello
Josh Liu – Violin
Peter Lim – Recorder

📍 Event Details:
🗓️ When: Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
🏢 Where: Basile Theater, Indiana History Center
🎟️ Tickets: Available for both in-person attendance and global livestream access! www.IndyEarlyMusic.org

Support the next generation of historical performance masters and experience a thrilling afternoon of world-class Baroque music.