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BREAKING: Venzago out as symphony maestro

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is looking for a new maestro. CEO Simon Crookall announced to the symphony staff this
afternoon that Music Director Mario Venzago would
not return for the 2009-10 season.

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Five pianists put their pedals to the medal

This week, one of the Midwest’s most unusual music contests swings into high gear with the start of the final round of the
American Pianists Association’s 2009 Classical Fellowship Awards.

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Cultural institutions fear bear-market toll

The scenario for area art institutions could darken considerably in 2010, 2011 and 2012, as cultural institutions fully account for devastating investment losses in their endowments â?? a key source of income.

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Symphony tries out texting

Sean Newhouse, associate conductor of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, invited concert goers to send a text message to vote for their finale favorite.

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Bassoonist hitting all the right notes

Although he wears one of his two tuxedos for concerts, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra bassoonist Samuel Banks dons sneakers
and jeans for a Tuesday morning rehearsal. But he works hard once the music starts. That attitude likely helped the 26-year-old
land his job in one of just 17 year-round orchestras in the nation.

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