Euan Kerr is an arts reporter for MPR News.

The Minnesota Orchestra today named Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård as its 11th music director. He leads the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and in recent years has guest-conducted acclaimed performances by many of the great European and U.S. orchestras.


Thomas Søndergård selected as music director of Minnesota Orchestra

The Minnesota Orchestra is the latest organization to require proof of full vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test to attend events.


Minnesota Orchestra to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test at concerts

Only a limited number will be allowed in Orchestra Hall. The orchestra will continue presenting live concerts on radio, TV and livestream through at least August.


Minnesota Orchestra will begin welcoming back audiences in late June

The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and its musicians have agreed to extend their contract, which was set to expire in 18 months, by two years.


St. Paul Chamber Orchestra agrees on a 2-year contract extension

COVID-19 cancellations of concerts and the orchestra's biggest fundraiser of the year, the Symphony Ball, punched a hole in the organizations finances.


Minnesota Orchestra announces $11.7 million deficit for fiscal 2020

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra announced Tuesday that it's canceling the remainder of its regular concert season through June. The decision arises from health and safety concerns for musicians, staff and audiences as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.


SPCO cancels concerts through June and announces eight video streams

The Minnesota Orchestra announced this week that it will play its entire fall season in an empty hall, but will make the concerts available live on the radio, online and on TV. Watch a live preview concert here at 8 p.m. Saturday.


Watch: Minnesota Orchestra plays live preview concert at 8 p.m. Saturday

Saying it can't present concerts inside Orchestra Hall under coronavirus safety guidelines, the Minnesota Orchestra has canceled performances scheduled in August and early September.


Minnesota Orchestra cancels indoor concerts, offers outdoor shows instead

The Minnesota Orchestra has announced a 2020 tour to Vietnam and South Korea to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the resumption of normal diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam, and the appointment of Osmo Vanska as music director of the Seoul Philharmonic.


Minnesota Orchestra sets South Korea and Vietnam tour for 2020

The St. Paul-based early music group the Rose Ensemble announced Wednesday that next season will be its last after suffering a series of financial setbacks.


Rose Ensemble says next season will be its last

Euan Kerr is an arts reporter for MPR News.


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