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.

Known for his charisma and expressive interpretations, Grammy Award-winning Mexican conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto has established himself not only as a major figure in the orchestral world, but also as an influential educator, cultural change-maker and champion of new music. He was named music director of the North Carolina Symphony in 2023 and has been music director of Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería since 2008

Cheryl Losey Feder was appointed principal harp of the Minnesota Orchestra in 2024. Winner of the Alice Rosner Prize at the Munich ARD International Competition, Feder is one of the leading harpists of her generation. She has performed as guest principal harpist with some the world’s premiere orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony, and the St. Louis and Detroit symphony orchestras; and has held the position of principal harp with the Buffalo Philharmonic and the Sarasota Orchestra.