In Thursday’s (9/12) Current (Carmel, Indiana), Mark Ambrogi writes, “Carmel Symphony Orchestra’s opening week is a preview of things to come in the 2024-25 season. ‘We are working to mix up pops and classical experiences during the year, so this is one way we are cross-programming,’ CSO Executive Director Anne Marie Chastain said. Carmel Symphony Orchestra will join Super Diamond, a Neil Diamond tribute act, in concert [on] Sept. 29 at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Then CSO will open the classical season with a tribute to Ludwig van Beethoven on Oct. 5 at the Palladium. Damien Geter will be the conductor. Geter … is the Richmond (Va.) Symphony’s composer-in-residence through 2026. Rama Kolesnikow will conduct the Super Diamond performance…. Randy Cordeiro is the lead singer for Super Diamond … He not only replicates Diamond’s voice, he also mimics his mannerisms and performance style … Chastain said the CSO string quartet will play in the lobby from 6 to 6:30 p.m., followed by a champagne toast … to kick off the season. Carmel High School will provide chamber music from 6:35 to 7 p.m. CSO is still finalizing details in its schedule.”
