Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Principal Conductor Dennis Russell Davies (1972-1980) is finishing his last season with the ensemble. In the interview, the following is covered: how he came to be at SPCO, why he chose to come here, why he programs more contemporary music than other conductors, what different factors make up a successful orchestral season, his experience conducting at Bayreuth for the Ring Cycle (Wolfgang Wagner asked him to conduct), and reflecting on his time at SPCO.