INDIANAPOLIS— Fan favorite Dejan Lazić returns to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra to offer patrons Shostakovich’s sunny 2nd Piano Concerto. Daniel Raiskin makes his ISO debut, conducting Tchaikovsky’s popular 3rd Orchestral Suite and a raucous, rock-and-roll-inspired new work by Julia Wolfe titled Pretty, a work commissioned by the Berlin Philharmonic.
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Performances begin at 7 p.m., Friday, February 14, and at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, February 15. Arrive 50 minutes before the concert starts to hear Words on Music, a 20-minute presentation about the concert and what listeners can expect to hear.
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About Daniel Raiskin
With his unmistakable artistic signature, Daniel Raiskinhas became one of his generation’s most recognized conductors and developed a broad repertoire beyond the mainstream in his strikingly conceived programs.
Daniel Raiskin is the Designated Principal Conductor and Music Director of the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra in Ostrava, Principal Conductor of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra in Bratislava, Music Director of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and Principal Guest Conductor of the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra.
About Dejan Lazić
Dejan Lazić’s fresh interpretations of the piano repertoire have established him as one of the most unique and unusual soloists of his generation. Der Spiegel magazine noted of his Liszt recording for Onyx Classics: “Grandiose technique, dedicated and witty, whilst full-bodied and thoughtful: this longitudinal section through Liszt’s oeuvre is a gift, both for beginners and connoisseurs.”
Dejan Lazić is also active as a composer and has been under contract with Sikorski Music Publishers since 2015. His compositions receive increased recognition, most recently Piano Concerto in Istrian Style, Op. 18 and Alterations on the Istrian Folk Anthem, Op. 29, recorded 2023 with the Münchner Rundfunkorchester under Ivan Repušić for the BR Klassik label under the title Istrian Rhapsody, which was on the Opus Klassik 2024 Shortlist in two categories: Composer of the Year and Concert Recording of the Year. In the 2024–25 season, he will release two new recordings: Mozart Piano Concertos Nos 20 & 12 (Jan Willem de Vriend/ Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra – Challenge Records) and Gstaad Recital Live Recording (Onyx).
About the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, at home and thriving in the heart of Indianapolis, offers an exceptional artistic and musical experience. The orchestra is open to all and dedicated to creating an inclusive and innovative experiential environment that is inspiring, educational, and welcoming. The ISO celebrates historically beloved performances while engaging audiences by introducing new voices through programming, including the IU Health Classical Series, the Printing Partners Pops Series, the holiday traditions of AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration, and the popular Film Series presented by Bank of America. For more information, visit the ISO website.
