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.

Marta Gardolińska is currently music director of Opéra National de Lorraine. She came to international attention in 2018 as Young Conductor in Association at the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra where she conducted two highly successful subscription concerts. This led to a Dudamel Fellowship with the Los Angeles Philharmonic during the 2019-20 season, which included an invitation to be second conductor to Gustavo Dudamel for their Grammy award-winning live Deutsche Grammophon recording of Ives Symphony No. 4. Gardolińska then returned to Los Angeles to make her debut with the Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl followed by an immediate re-invitation. 

Alice Sara Ott is one of today’s most forward-thinking classical musicians, with her visionary artistic projects, globally successful albums, and collaborations with the world’s leading orchestras and conductors. Captivating audiences worldwide with her unique interpretations and technical brilliance, Ott’s innovative recital concepts redefine classical music for the modern era. She has recorded for Deutsche Grammophon for over 16 years, leading to album streams of over half a billion.