Indiana Trust Pops Series

Romance is in the air with a special Valentine’s collaboration between the Symphony and indie-folk duo The Bergamot.    Program PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY “White Swan, Pas de Deux,” Act II from Swan Lake JACQUES OFFENBACH “Can-Can” from Orpheus in the Underworld ERIK SATIE / arr. Debussy Gymnopédie No. 1 FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN Nocturne in E-flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2 LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN / arr. Tobani Piano Sonata No. 14 “Moonlight” CRAIG ARMSTRONG “Hotel Sayre” The Bergamot “Medusa” “P.D.R.” “Mayflies” “Periscope” “Tides” “Roll It Up” Eric CLAPTON “Wonderful Tonight” THE BEACH BOYS “God Only Knows” Billy JOEL “She’s Always a Woman” FRANK & Nancy SINATRA “Something Stupid” THE CHORDETTES “Mr. Sandman” Enya “Only Time” ELVIS PRESLEY “Can’t Help Falling in Love” LOUIS ARMSTRONG “What a Wonderful World”   About the Bergamot The Bergamot are proof that big dreams can start small. High-school sweethearts from South Bend, Indiana, Jillian Speece and Nathaniel Paul Hoff took their indie-folk-rock sound from busking on street corners and grinding through dive bars to performing in all 50 states on The Unity Tour. Along the way, their textured harmonies and fearless songwriting earned praise from People Magazine (“hottest emerging talent”), Rolling Stone UK, and EARMILK (“the perfect blend”), plus they shared stages alongside X Ambassadors, Gavin DeGraw, Young the Giant, and even received an invite from OneRepublic which cemented their rise as indie-darlings. Their sound bridges the intimacy of folk, the infectious pull of pop, and the sweeping roar of rock, an alchemy that turns lived moments into anthems both intimate and infinite. In 2017, their breakout single P.D.R. propelled them to win the Project Aloft Star competition, and their music has since been championed by critics from Parade to the Daily Mirror. Beyond the music, the duo’s award-winning, Oscar-eligible documentary State of the Unity (2023) cemented their reputation for marrying art with community impact. Their new album Give Love Away (2025) ...

Prepare for an unforgettable night of magic as the South Bend Symphony brings John Williams’ most iconic film scores to life! From the heroic strains of the “Superman March” to the awe-inspiring wonder of Jurassic Park, this concert celebrates the music that has defined generations of moviegoers. Test your knowledge with a fun “How Well Do You Know Your Star Wars Movies?” challenge live from the stage. It’s an epic evening for film lovers and families alike, where the power of the orchestra meets the magic of the movies. Save your seats now and bring the whole family!   Meet the Musicians Here!