The Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra, now in its second century, ranks among America’s top symphonic ensembles, with a distinguished history of acclaimed performances in its home state and around the world; award-winning recordings, broadcasts and educational engagement programs; and a commitment to commissioning and performing the music of our time.  In September 2025, Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård began his third season as music director.

American conductor Norman Huynh has earned acclaim for his natural musicality, technical command and dynamic presence on the podium. Renowned for his creative programming and his ability to connect with audiences of all backgrounds, he currently serves as music director of the Bozeman Symphony and the Britt Festival Orchestra. He has appeared with distinguished orchestras and ensembles across North America, Europe and Asia, including the St. Louis Symphony, New York Philharmonic, San Diego Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and Spain’s Orchestra Sinfónica del Vallés. The 2026-27 season include debuts at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Canada’s Vancouver and Victoria symphonies, and return engagements with the Minnesota Orchestra, Edmonton and Oregon symphonies.