Bahl Conducts Mahler’s “Titan”

Ankush Kumar Bahl is the former Music Director of the Omaha symphony, serving from 2020 to 2025. During his tenure, he delivered resonant performances of masterworks (new and old) and continues to champion American composers and artists while pursuing innovative, community-based concert design. Committed to expanding the American repertoire, the Omaha Symphony and Maestro Bahl commissioned seven new works in their four seasons together and in 2023, their live recording of Andy Akiho’s Sculptures garnered the Omaha Symphony its first Grammy nominations in the orchestra’s history. On the podium, Bahl is recognized by orchestras and audiences alike for his impressive conducting technique, thoughtful interpretations, innovative concert experiences, and engaging presence. In concert, he has left the Washington Post “wanting to hear more” and has been praised by the New York Times for his “clear authority and enthusiasm” and “ability to inspire.” Highlights of previous classical series guest engagements include performances with the New York Philharmonic, Detroit Symphony, Houston Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic, Florida Orchestra, Phoenix Symphony, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Orchestre National de France, Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de México, Orquestra Sinfonica Municipal (São Paulo), Richmond Symphony, Virginia Symphony, Louisiana Philharmonic, and the National Symphony Orchestra (Washington, D.C.).…