Yuja Wang with Minnesota Orchestra, Bartok, and more

The Minnesota Orchestra, founded in 1903 as the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, is acclaimed for its classical performances, Grammy Award, and global tours. Now led by Music Director Thomas Søndergård, they host about 175 concerts yearly, including special events with Sarah Hicks and Jon Kimura Parker.

Pianist Yuja Wang, born in Beijing, is acclaimed for her dynamic style and virtuosic performances. Renowned for Russian music, she has played with top orchestras globally, is known for chic stage fashion, and has collaborated with cellist Gautier Capuçon. Wang frequently releases albums on Deutsche Grammophon.

Hannu Lintu, a Finnish conductor from Rauma, is acclaimed for his dynamic style and orchestral insight. An alumnus of the Sibelius Academy, he won the Nordic Conducting Competition in 1994. He leads the Finnish National Opera and Ballet and Orquestra Gulbenkian, and is Artistic Partner of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra and Director of the International Sibelius Festival. He is also appointed Music Director of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. His recordings have garnered International Classical Music Awards and GRAMMY nominations.