Osmo Vänskä
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- Minnesota Orchestra looks ahead after triumphant Cuban tour
As members of the Minnesota Orchestra returned tired and triumphant from their whirlwind tour of Cuba Sunday night, MPR’s Euan Kerr reflects on the significant concert performance.
- "To Be Certain of the Dawn" - New work about Holocaust premieres at the Basilica
All Things Considered’s Tom Crann profiles “To Be Certain of the Dawn.” The new oratorio is written by Stephen Paulus to a text of Michael Dennis Browne for the Minnesota Orchestra, the choirs at the Basilica, and soloists.
- Osmo Vanska as a clarinet player
Minnesota Orchestra Music Director Osmo Vanska played the clarinet for many years until a busy life as a conductor made it difficult for him to continue. Now after after several years away from the instrument, Vanska makes his Orchestra Hall debut as a clarinetist.
- Osmo Vänskä takes over Minnesota Orchestra
An interview excerpt of Osmo Vänskä as he prepares to lift the baton for the first time as music director of the Minnesota Orchestra. The Finnish conductor arrives as the orchestra celebrates its centennial. Vanska says he realizes he has to live up to many expectations.
- Osmo Vänskä, new Minnesota Orchestra music director, speaks about the ensemble
MPR’s Euan Kerr interviews Osmo Vänskä, Minnesota Orchestra’s new music director. Vänskä discusses his approach in building relationship with musicians as he raised his baton to conduct the Minnesota Orchestra for the first time since being named music director. While he doesn't officially assume the post until 2003, it's apparent he and the orchestra are keen to get working.
- Word of Mouth: A conversation with Osmo Vänskä, newest Minnesota conductor
Word of Mouth Host Chris Roberts talks with Osmo Vänskä, the Minnesota Orchestra's new music director. Osmo Vanska, of Finland, says he's honored to have been chosen to lead what he called one of the great orchestras in the world. He says one of his primary goals is to build a team spirit and intimacy among musicians to engender a feeling and sound closer to a chamber ensemble, than a huge symphony orchestra.
- Osmo Vänskä named as the tenth music director of MN Orchestra
A profile on Finnish conductor Osmo Vänskä, who has been named new music director of the Minnesota Orchestra. Report contains various commentaries and interviews about the conductor and his leadership style.
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