Gabriela Lena Frank Postpones Premiere Over ICE in Minnesota

(Photo credit: Erik Castro) Composer Gabriela Lena Frank has withdrawn from the premiere of her newest work with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Following the two killings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti by ICE officers, Frank concluded she would not feel safe traveling to the state. The SPCO has chosen to postpone the Jan. {…}

Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Announces New Artistic Partner

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. {…}