MPR's Stephanie Hemphill visits a rehearsal of the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra as they are led by Markand Thakar, their new conductor. Thakar has his feet in two musical worlds. He'll keep his job as an assistant conductor at the New York Philharmonic while commuting to Duluth for the monthly concerts with the DSSO.
The Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 70th season under the baton of a Thakar.
Segment includes musical clips.
Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
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