Maestro Urbanski to leave ISO after 2020-21 season
When he leaves, Krzysztof Urbanski will have been with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for a decade, after joining in 2011 as the youngest artistic leader of any major American orchestra.
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Bassoonist settles age-discrimination lawsuit against symphony
Bassoonist John Wetherill, 63, alleged years of age discrimination and harassment by Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra conductor Krzysztof Urbanski, and said ISO leadership knowingly allowed it to occur.
Musician accuses conductor Urbanski, ISO of age discrimination
A federal lawsuit filed by principal bassoonist John Wetherill accuses Music Director Krzysztof Urbanski and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra managers of trying to push out musicians older than 40 to replace them with younger and lower-paid performers.
Symphony’s new season builds on past successes
Programming includes a “”Music of the Earth” festival and a film-plus-orchestra screening of “Raiders of the Lost Ark.”
ROUNDUP: IMAX’s brief shutdown, Urbanski reviewed, latest from Lily & Madeleine, more
Plus Indiana Landmarks partners with both Spirit & Place and Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre on separate projects.
ISO maestro Urbanski has grown, gained global plaudits
In his fifth season in Indianapolis, the Polish native not only leads the ISO, but also has conducting and guest-conducting commitments worldwide.
Urbanski extends contract with ISO
The 30-year-old music director will remain on the podium at least through the 2017-2018 season, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra officials said Thursday.
Symphony conductor Urbanski, wife settle in at CityWay
The Indianapolis abode of Polish-born conductor Krzysztof Urbanski and his wife, Joanna, is nice but a bit on the small side—a 1,376-square-foot apartment inside downtown’s new CityWay development.
Review: Indianapolis Symphony improvises for a Bolcom world premiere
A playful program of in-the-moment exercises crafted by a Pulitzer Prize winner highlighted an ISO all-American program. Krzysztof Urbanski conducted.
Defer to Urbanski on seating decision
I strongly support Maestro Urbanski’s decision not to have people seated in the Stage Terrace behind the orchestra [April 22 editorial].
ISO editorial unfounded
I am surprised to find the IBJ [April 22 editorial] calling something bad business without having done any real research to find out if the action it scorns is really bad business.
EDITORIAL: Symphony edict is tone-deaf
Krzysztof Urbanski is undoubtedly touched by genius. The 30-year-old music director of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra conducts with a sensitivity to rhythm and expression that imbues works like Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring” with startling vitality and chest-thumping soul.
Q&A: New symphony CEO preaches access, innovation
Gary Ginstling is taking over an organization trying to address four years of deficits and a shrinking endowment. Days into his new post, the CEO of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra talks with IBJ about priorities, fundraising and keeping musicians engaged.
Crookall departure comes amid symphony restructuring
The reason behind the sudden departure of Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra CEO Simon Crookall remains a mystery, but it came during a management shakeup and the loss of two vice presidents.
2012 Forty Under 40: Krzysztof Urbanski
Much has been made of Krzysztof Urbanski, 29, being the youngest music director of any major North American orchestra.
LOU’S VIEWS: Urbanski renewal for Indianapolis Symphony
A new maestro sparks the ISO, plus thoughts on Indiana Repertory Theatre’s “Dracula” and Beef &Boards’ “Singin’ in the Rain.”
LOU’S VIEWS: Urbanski impresses during weekend with symphony
While his official tenure doesn’t begin until September, Krzysztof Urbanski’s unofficial coming-out party came May 20-21 when he led the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for the first time since being named music director.
ISO 2011-2012 season announced
It's Krzysztof Urbanski's turn to put his mark on the Symphony.