Edo de Waart
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- Minnesota Orchestra hoping to learn from its mistakes
MPR's Stephanie Curtis reports that the Minnesota Orchestra is celebrating its centennial year with its new music director, Osmo Vänskä , finally in place. He is the orchestra's tenth music director and like others, he will be compared with his predecessors. Some critics say they hope the orchestra doesn't repeat mistakes made when it appointed Eiji Oue as music director.
- Edo De Waart takes over at Minnesota Orchestra
MPR’s Beth Friend reports on the impact taking place with the Minnesota Orchestra as the organization experiences first season with Edo de Waart as music director. The conductor hopes to win over audiences with programs that highlight contemporary classical compositions, not only centuries old works.
- Edo de Waart discusses upcoming Minnesota Orchestra season
This Midday call-in program features a conversation between MPR’s Beth Friend and Edo de Waart, music director at the Minnesota Orchestra. The two discuss de Waart’s first season as music director of the Minnesota Orchestra. Edo de Waart also answers listener questions about the new season, challenges in the classical music industry, and instrumentation.
- MPR Journal: Local campaigning / St. Paul panhandlers / Thai camp visit / Edo de Waart / R.D. Zimmerman
On this MPR Journal program, a collection of reports, interviews, and a news rundown hosted by Gary Eichten.
- Edo de Waart on becoming the music director of the Minnesota Orchestra
On this Midday call-in program, MPR’s Beth Friend talks with Edo de Waart, the Dutch conductor who was the music director of the Minnesota Orchestra. De Waart discusses his classical career, programming, and interest in coming to Minnesota.
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