Press release:
After considerable thought, Maestro Ankush Kumar Bahl has decided that the 2024/25 concert
season will be his final season as Music Director of the Omaha Symphony. He will lead the 24/25
season as planned and will serve as Artistic Partner for the Omaha Symphony in 2025/26 as the
orchestra searches for new artistic leadership.
“While my time in Omaha has been incredibly rewarding, both artistically and personally, I have
decided to step down as Music Director of the Omaha Symphony at the end of this 2024/25
season. I will miss my friends in the orchestra, the administration, and the community
immensely, but this decision will allow me to be more present with my family in Washington DC,
as my children go through a crucial time in their schooling and development. However, I am
very excited to continue our musical relationship and return to Omaha with the title of Artistic
Partner for the 2025/26 season.” – Ankush Bahl
Jennifer Boomgaarden Daoud, President & CEO of the Omaha Symphony, expressed gratitude
for all that Maestro Bahl has accomplished during his tenure: “Joining us in the Omaha
Symphony’s 100th year, Maestro Bahl has led us boldly into our second century! In addition to
creating exciting and innovative concert experiences, recruiting 13 new musicians, establishing
the popular post-concert After Hours series, introducing internationally renowned guest artists
and leading the orchestra in free outdoor concerts for tens of thousands of people in our
community, Maestro Bahl has conducted five World Premiere compositions in Omaha –
including Andy Akiho’s Sculptures, with a live recording that went on to earn three GRAMMY nominations.
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