FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Amy Lindstrom, President/CEO
Rochester Symphony
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ROCHESTER SYMPHONY ANNOUNCES FOUR
CANDIDATE FINALISTS FOR MUSIC DIRECTOR POSITION
June 27, 2023 – Rochester MN – Amy Lindstrom, President/CEO of the Rochester Symphony, announced the symphony narrowed its applicants from 66 initial candidates to the final four who will each conduct one concert in the upcoming season vying for the position of artistic director/conductor. In 2022, Symphony leadership announced the upcoming retirement of its conductor and artistic director of 42 years, Jere Lantz.
Early last spring, the Rochester Symphony Board of Directors developed a search committee tasked with finding a panel of candidates. The committee has been searching for the most qualified candidates to serve the Rochester community and take the Rochester Symphony into the future.
Down to four candidates, Lindstrom explains, “The voice of the Maestro is very evident in each concert’s selections as they have planned their given concert. I invite you to join us as we narrow our search to one final candidate, officially announced live at our April concert as our new Music Director. I know I speak for our leadership, musicians and supporters when I assure you this is an exciting chance to chime in on the next Rochester Symphony legacy.”
Season subscriptions to attend all six concerts are available as of June 25, 2023. Single ticket sales begin August 1, 2023.
Introducing the Four Conductor Finalists
CHIA-HSUAN LIN CONDUCTING ON OCTOBER 14, 2023
Hailed by the Virginia Gazette as “a rock solid” and “animated” conductor, Chia-Hsuan Lin (pronounced “jah-shwen”) believes in the transformational power of symphonic music. Associate Conductor of the Richmond Symphony, Lin also resides in the Twin Cities, with guest appearances including the Minnesota Orchestra and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra.
ROBERT KAHN CONDUCTING ON NOVEMBER 11, 2023
Dutch-American conductor and recipient of the Solti Career Assistance Award, Robert Kahn is Assistant Conductor at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia. A graduate of the Conducting Fellowship at the Curtis Institute of Music, he has served as cover conductor with the Philadelphia Orchestra and New York Philharmonic.
KELLY CORCORAN CONDUCTING ON FEBRUARY 24, 2024
Named “Best Classical Conductor” by the Nashville Scene, Kelly Corcoran is Artistic Director & Conductor of Intersection, a contemporary music ensemble in Nashville, TN. Corcoran founded the Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted the Nashville Symphony in hundreds of performances for nine seasons as Associate Conductor and Director of the Symphony Chorus.
ERIK ROHDE CONDUCTING ON MARCH 23, 2024
Rochester native Erik Rohde maintains a diverse career as a conductor, violinist and educator, and has performed in recitals and festivals across the US, Europe, and Asia. He is the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Winona Symphony Orchestra and the Director of Orchestral Activities at the University of Northern Iowa.
More details about candidates, as well as ticket information, is available at rochestersymphony.org. Founded in 1919 with early support from the Mayo Brothers, the Rochester Symphony will begin its 104th season in October 2023. The Symphony, which includes both the symphony orchestra and symphony chorale, serves a regional population of over 30,000 people with a variety of concert offerings, educational programs and community partnerships. Each season includes six full concerts, a selection of Free Family Previews (free concerts geared toward families with young children), appearances at community events and educational enrichment experiences for area youth.
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