UNLV Symphony Orchestra music director and conductor Taras Krysa will conduct the Las Vegas Philharmonic Youth Concert Series Oct. 2-4 at The Smith Center. 

Krysa is a Ukrainian-born, American conductor celebrated for his thoughtful, dynamic, and creatively charged music-making. With a reputation for nuanced programming, Krysa curates concerts that transcend the traditional, blending diverse musical styles and eras to create captivating and intellectually stimulating experiences. His performances have been met with critical acclaim, often selling out concert halls and captivating audiences on international tours. Beyond the podium, Krysa is an accomplished violinist, having performed with esteemed ensembles such as the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and the New World Symphony Orchestra. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the arts, Krysa received the National Endowment for the Arts (NAC) Award in 2023.

Expected to impact 50 schools and almost 5,000 third and fourth grade students across six performances, the Youth Concert Series will offer a selection of works both familiar and new to Clark County learners, featuring: 

·       Mozart: Overture to The Magic Flute

·       Vivaldi: “Winter” from The Four Seasons - second movement

·       Beethoven: Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral” – excerpt

·       Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto - excerpt

·       Skoryk: Hutsul Triptych - second movement

·       Copland: John Henry

·       Wagner: “Forest Murmurs” from Siegfried