The Minnesota Orchestra Welcomes Thomas Søndergård
October 21: Søndergård Conducts The Rite of Spring
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Minnesota Orchestra President & CEO Michelle Miller Burns introduces Thomas Søndergård, Minnesota Orchestra's next Music Director. On behalf of the musicians, Principal Bass Kristen Bruya gives Søndergård a warm welcome and Søndergård shares stories and his enthusiasm for his new role.
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