An Orchestra Hit-and-Run at the Fashion Mall

15 ISO musicians made an impromptu appearance at the Keystone Fashion Mall in Indianapolis on Jan. 29, 2011 and surprised (and delighted) shoppers with a little Tchaikovsky and Vivaldi.

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[sarahekiefer]

look at those weird people not stopping to listen!!!! We need to celebrate the arts more!

[allegriajoy]

The thing that I love most about this is that there is a compelling nature to live classical music that you can't get in most recordings; people who might never be captivated by a classical radio station can get a taste of the beauty and power of the music when they walk right through it. People who would never go to a concert hall, because they didn't know they'd like it.

[rainsrapidly]

I'm black and I loved it! Great job

[4g63guyGT]

ONly the black people didn't notice wtf was going on... Wa da fuk is dat dawg?

[Wneri1]

@2:12 That's what the art of classical music does to you!

[VivaldiPaganini]

Amazing and I luv Summer - Presto

[Tacketful]

Oh gosh, this was absolutely fabulous. I am amazed at the talent these performers showcased. I desperately wish more people were like these folks; diving right in, unafraid, with the classics and entertaining random strangers. Brilliant!

[sammyze76]

Absolutely beautiful. :-)



[hjpop]

@vico100 It's Mall Security and they are likely providing security to make sure nothing happens to disrupt the shoppers or the performers

[lissy1029]

@Morehead900 The second number is the famous Presto (also called "the storm" for how ferocious it gets) from Vivaldi's Four Seasons - Summer. I believe the key is G minor, but it's been a while since I've played it.

[profpf]

I like this trend. There is a vacuum from the 19th C. tradition of chamber music in the home. Chamber orchestras in the mall may just be what fits the bill. Who knew.