Musician Portrait: Susie Park
February 14: Susie Park Plays Ortiz
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First Associate Concertmaster Susie Park prepares for Gabriela Ortiz’s violin concerto by immersing herself in the musical language of Ortiz’s Mexico City. Park, who grew up in Sydney, Australia, shares her journey to the Minnesota Orchestra, honoring her family, teachers, mentors and colleagues she calls friends.
Up Next in February 14: Susie Park Plays Ortiz
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