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.

Chief conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra since 2022, and music director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra since 2019, with those roles currently extended until 2028 and 2027 respectively, Spanish conductor Jaime Martín has also held the positions of chief conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland (2019-2024), principal guest conductor of the Orquesta y Coro Nacionales de España (Spanish National Orchestra) (2022-2024), and artistic director and principal conductor of the Gävle Symphony Orchestra (2013-2022). The 2024-25 season saw Martín begin his role as principal guest conductor of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

Macedonian pianist Simon Trpčeski has established himself as one of the most remarkable musicians to have emerged in recent years, praised not only for his powerful virtuosity and deeply expressive approach, but also for his charismatic stage presence. Launched onto the international scene 20 years ago as a BBC New Generation Artist, his fast-paced career has seen him collaborate with over 100 orchestras on four continents with appearances on the most prestigious stages.