David Itkin
Conductor, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra

The 2007–08 season marks Maestro David Itkin’s 15th year as Music Director and
Conductor of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, his first season as Conductor of the
Las Vegas Philharmonic, and his third season as Conductor of the Abilene Philharmonic
Orchestra.
Twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize as a composer (“Jonah” [2001], and “Exodus”
[2006]), Mr. Itkin’s first film score (“Sugar Creek”) was recorded in 2006 by the
Arkansas Symphony for the film’s 2007 release. His most recent major work,
“Exodus,” an oratorio, was premiered in April 2005 in Little Rock, with William
Shatner narrating. “Exodus” will be released on CD in late 2007.
Mr. Itkin is also in great demand as a speaker and lecturer. During the summer of
2007 he was a featured lecturer at the Arkansas Governor’s School for the second
consecutive year, and lectured in Europe for Silversea Cruise Lines.
Maestro Itkin’s previous positions include serving as Music
Director and Principal Conductor of the Lake Forest Symphony
Orchestra in Chicago (1997–2000), Music Director/
Conductor of the Kingsport Symphony (Tenn.) (1992–1995),
Music
Director of the Birmingham Opera Theatre (1992–1995), and
Music Director for the Lucius Woods Festival Concerts in
Solon Springs, Wisconsin (1993–2000). From 1988 to 1993
he served as Associate Conductor of the Alabama Symphony
Orchestra, during which time he was made Honorary Lt.
Governor of the State of Alabama for outstanding service to
the Arts.

NEWS BRIEFS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 17—David Itkin, Musical Director and Conductor,
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
October 24—Dr. Jerry E. Raphael, Director of Theatre,
UALR
October 31—Robert Seibert, Director, Clinton Library