Urbanski to lead ISO, star soloist at DePauw on Sunday

Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Stefan Jackiw

DePauw University's Green Guest Artist Concert series will present the Indianapolis Symphony in a romantic program of Strauss, Mozart and Beethoven this Sunday, Feb. 9.

Conducted by ISO music director Krzysztof Urbanski and featuring international violinist Stefan Jackiw, the concert will begin at 3 p.m. in Kresge Auditorium, located within DePauw's Green Center for the Performing Arts.

The 28-year-old Jackiw, who will play Mozart's "Turkish Violin Concerto in A Major" and Beethoven's "Romance No. 2 for Violin and Orchestra" under Maestro Urbanski, is considered a bit of a rock star on the international circuit, often swarmed by audience and autograph seekers after performances.

In a recent review in The Boston Globe, music critic Jeremy Eichler wrote, "It took all of one phrase to realize we were in for a performance of uncommon musical substance. Jackiw naturally has all the requisite virtuosity and technical firepower one would expect from a young soloist these days, but in a strikingly self-possessed appearance, he placed technique at the service of a notably refined sense of artistry."

The voice and trusted globetrotting companion of this captivating violinist is more than 10 times his own age: A 310-year-old instrument made in 1704 by Francesco Ruggieri.

Before finding the unique violin, the Boston-born musician tried more than 100 instruments over the course of two years.

To hear Jackiw perform with ISO Sunday at the Green Center, visit the GCPA box office or www.depauw.music.edu/tickets. General admission tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of the performance.

Tickets for all students, children and seniors are free, as long as they are available.

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