Recognized for his “musical sensitivity” and “energized sense of interpretation,” conductor Matthew Kraemer has earned acclaim for his inspired performances and versatile artistry. He is currently in his second season as the Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin Music Director of the Louisiana Philharmonic and has served as Music Director of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra since 2015. A frequent guest conductor, Kraemer has led many of North America’s top orchestras, including the Atlanta, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Houston, and Saint Louis symphonies. A passionate advocate for new music, he has championed contemporary composers and led the ICO to multiple national awards. Kraemer is a recipient of the Herbert von Karajan Conducting Fellowship and the Bruno Walter Career Development Grant, with past residencies including the Vienna Philharmonic at the Salzburg Festival. An Indiana native and accomplished violinist, he studied conducting in Vienna and at Aspen, and lives in New Orleans with his wife, Megan, and their two sons.