The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra announced that internationally-renowned conductor Gábor Takács-Nagy has been named the orchestra’s newest Artistic Partner.

Takács-Nagy first made his SPCO debut in June 2023 leading the orchestra in its 64th season finale.

Since first performing with the SPCO in 2023, Takács-Nagy became an audience favorite for his intimate and energetic interpretations of new and timeless works.

In response to his new position Takács-Nagy said, “For me, music is a spiritual medicine which gives mental energy as well. We musicians are lifting ourselves and our listeners into a higher sphere where honesty, friendship and love all prevail. I am very much looking forward to sharing these feelings with our public in company of my friends, the brilliant SPCO.”

SPCO Managing Director and President Jon Limbacher added, “From his very first concert with the SPCO, Gábor formed a strong bond with our community.  Our audience immediately appreciated his extraordinary artistry, profound humanity and his deep connection with the Orchestra. We are so thrilled that Gábor will join the SPCO as an Artistic Partner and look forward to the many amazing concerts this partnership will produce.”

Throughout his career Takács-Nagy has conducted with such organizations as the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra, Budapest Festival Orchestra, Orchestre National de Lyon, Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte Carlo, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Philharmonic of Bologna, Orchestre de l’Opéra de Toulon, Royal Danish Orchestra, and Calgary Philharmonic, among others.