The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO) is an American orchestra based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The largest performing arts organization in Indiana, the orchestra was founded in 1930 and is based at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indianapolis on Monument Circle.
Ferdinand Schaefer, founding music director of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
The orchestra was founded in 1930 by Ferdinand Schaefer, a local violin professor, with the help of Leonard A. Strauss. Strauss became the first president of the ISO.[1][2] In 1937, Fabien Sevitzky was hired as the orchestra's first music director, as the musicians became fully professional, paid a weekly salary for a 20-week season. The orchestra quickly ascended to national prominence, issuing a series of phonograph recordings on RCA Victor and Capitol Records in the 1940s and early 1950s. Some of the orchestra's earliest recordings have been reissued.[3]
In 1956, Izler Solomon was appointed music director. The orchestra toured nationally and produced a series of international salute concerts. This series won a US State Department Award.
The orchestra performed in such venues as Clowes Hall on the campus of Butler University and Caleb Mills Hall. John Nelson became music director in 1976. During his tenure, the orchestra relocated to the renovated Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indianapolis, which re-opened on October 12, 1984.[4] Nelson brought the ISO back to the airwaves on NPR and PBS, as well as concerts in Carnegie Hall in 1989 and 1991 and at the Kennedy Center. In 1987, he took the orchestra on its first-ever foreign tour in Germany, with concertmaster Hidetaro Suzuki.
Raymond Leppard succeeded Nelson as music director, in 1987. Under Leppard's direction, the orchestra began a 52-week season and made a series of recordings on the Koss Classics label. Leppard returned the orchestra to Europe for two more tours in 1993 and 1997. Leppard became conductor laureate of the orchestra following the conclusion of his tenure in 2001. In 2009, the ISO announced its first-ever ensemble-in-residence, Time for Three.
In April 2010, Krzysztof Urbański first guest conducted the orchestra. He was subsequently engaged for a return appearance in June 2010 at the orchestra's summer series, "Symphony on the Prairie". Based on these two appearances, the ISO named Urbański its 7th music director, effective September 1, 2011, with an initial contract of 4 years.[5] In May 2019, the orchestra announced the scheduled conclusion of Urbański's tenure as music director at the close of the 2020-2021 season.[6]
In May 2021, the orchestra announced the appointment of Jun Märkl as its artistic advisor for the 2021-2022 season. Märkl had first guest-conducted the orchestra in August 2000 in a "Symphony on the Prairie" concert.[7]
^"City Music Lovers Owe Much to Strauss". The Indianapolis News. February 1, 1954. p. 7. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
^"Leonard A. Strauss Was a Great Cultural Asset". The Indianapolis News. February 2, 1954. p. 6. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
^Gary Lemco (2016-08-19). "Fabiren Sevitzky & the Indianapolis Sym. Vol. I – Pristine Audio". Audiophile Audition. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
^Harold C. Schonberg (1984-11-05). "Indianapolis Symphony Settles Into New Home". The New York Times. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
^Kathleen McLaughlin (2010-10-19). "ISO chooses young maestro Urbanski as director". Indianapolis Business Journal. Retrieved 2019-05-14.
^Domenica Bongiovanni (2019-05-10). "Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra music director Krzysztof Urbański will leave after 2021". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2019-05-14.
^"Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Announces Jun Märkl as Artistic Advisor" (PDF) (Press release). Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. 2021-05-03. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra news newspapers books scholar JSTOR February 2019 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra ISO is an American orchestra based in Indianapolis Indiana The largest performing arts organization in Indiana the orchestra was founded in 1930 and is based at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indianapolis on Monument Circle Indianapolis Symphony OrchestraOrchestraIndianapolis Symphony Orchestra in 2019Short nameISOFounded1930 1930 Concert hallHilbert Circle TheatrePrincipal conductor post vacant WebsiteOfficial website Contents 1 History 2 Music directors 3 Principal Pops conductors 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory edit nbsp Ferdinand Schaefer founding music director of the Indianapolis Symphony OrchestraThe orchestra was founded in 1930 by Ferdinand Schaefer a local violin professor with the help of Leonard A Strauss Strauss became the first president of the ISO 1 2 In 1937 Fabien Sevitzky was hired as the orchestra s first music director as the musicians became fully professional paid a weekly salary for a 20 week season The orchestra quickly ascended to national prominence issuing a series of phonograph recordings on RCA Victor and Capitol Records in the 1940s and early 1950s Some of the orchestra s earliest recordings have been reissued 3 In 1956 Izler Solomon was appointed music director The orchestra toured nationally and produced a series of international salute concerts This series won a US State Department Award The orchestra performed in such venues as Clowes Hall on the campus of Butler University and Caleb Mills Hall John Nelson became music director in 1976 During his tenure the orchestra relocated to the renovated Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indianapolis which re opened on October 12 1984 4 Nelson brought the ISO back to the airwaves on NPR and PBS as well as concerts in Carnegie Hall in 1989 and 1991 and at the Kennedy Center In 1987 he took the orchestra on its first ever foreign tour in Germany with concertmaster Hidetaro Suzuki Raymond Leppard succeeded Nelson as music director in 1987 Under Leppard s direction the orchestra began a 52 week season and made a series of recordings on the Koss Classics label Leppard returned the orchestra to Europe for two more tours in 1993 and 1997 Leppard became conductor laureate of the orchestra following the conclusion of his tenure in 2001 In 2009 the ISO announced its first ever ensemble in residence Time for Three In April 2010 Krzysztof Urbanski first guest conducted the orchestra He was subsequently engaged for a return appearance in June 2010 at the orchestra s summer series Symphony on the Prairie Based on these two appearances the ISO named Urbanski its 7th music director effective September 1 2011 with an initial contract of 4 years 5 In May 2019 the orchestra announced the scheduled conclusion of Urbanski s tenure as music director at the close of the 2020 2021 season 6 In May 2021 the orchestra announced the appointment of Jun Markl as its artistic advisor for the 2021 2022 season Markl had first guest conducted the orchestra in August 2000 in a Symphony on the Prairie concert 7 Music directors editFerdinand Schaefer 1930 1937 Fabien Sevitzky 1937 1955 Izler Solomon 1956 1975 John Nelson 1976 1987 Raymond Leppard 1987 2001 Mario Venzago 2002 2009 Krzysztof Urbanski 2011 2021 Principal Pops conductors editErich Kunzel 1982 2002 Jack Everly 2002 present See also editList of symphony orchestras in the United States List of attractions and events in IndianapolisReferences edit City Music Lovers Owe Much to Strauss The Indianapolis News February 1 1954 p 7 Retrieved February 2 2019 Leonard A Strauss Was a Great Cultural Asset The Indianapolis News February 2 1954 p 6 Retrieved February 26 2019 Gary Lemco 2016 08 19 Fabiren Sevitzky amp the Indianapolis Sym Vol I Pristine Audio Audiophile Audition Retrieved 2021 10 28 Harold C Schonberg 1984 11 05 Indianapolis Symphony Settles Into New Home The New York Times Retrieved 2021 10 28 Kathleen McLaughlin 2010 10 19 ISO chooses young maestro Urbanski as director Indianapolis Business Journal Retrieved 2019 05 14 Domenica Bongiovanni 2019 05 10 Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra music director Krzysztof Urbanski will leave after 2021 Indianapolis Star Retrieved 2019 05 14 Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Announces Jun Markl as Artistic Advisor PDF Press release Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra 2021 05 03 Retrieved 2021 10 28 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Official website nbsp Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra amp oldid 1151458428, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
