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.

Leonidas Kavakos is recognized across the world as an artist of rare quality. Acclaimed for his captivating artistry, superb musicianship, matchless technique and the integrity of his playing and interpretations, Kavakos performs with the world’s leading orchestras as both soloist and conductor, and in recital at the world’s premier venues. In 2022, he founded the ApollΩn Ensemble, a chamber group of elite Greek musicians who are in increasing demand internationally and in 2025 he takes over as the artistic director of the “Classic Revolution” Festival at Lotte Concert Hall, Seoul. Beginning in the 2027-28 season, Kavakos will be the principal guest conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra.