Faculty: Taras Krysa
Taras Krysa was born in Kiev, Ukraine to a musical family and began
his formal studies as a violinist at the Moscow Conservatory. After
moving to the United States in 1989, Mr. Krysa continued his studies
at Indiana University and Northwestern University earning masters degrees
in both violin performance and orchestral conducting. His conducting
teachers have included Victor Yampolsky, Jorma Panula and David Zinman.
As a violinist, Mr. Krysa has held positions with the New World Symphony
and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestras.
In recent seasons Mr. Krysa's conducting appearances have included the
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, National Ukrainian Symphony Orchestra,
Orchestra van het Osten, New World Symphony, St. Petersburg Symphony,
Moscow Soloists, Slovak Sinfonietta, Spoleto Festival Chamber Orchestra,
Kiev Chamber Orchestra and the Lublin Philharmonic Orchestra. He has
made three critically acclaimed recordings for the Brilliant Classics
label. In addition, Mr. Krysa has served as Principal Conductor of the
Ukrainian State Symphony Orchestra and currently serving as a Music
Director or Henderson Symphony Orchestra.
Taras Krysa was appointed as the Director of Orchestras at the University
of Nevada, Las Vegas in August of 2006.