The Minnesota Orchestra has appointed Isaac Thompson as its next president and CEO. A Twin Cities native and Mounds View High School graduate, Thompson currently serves in the same role at the Oregon Symphony and will step into his new position in Minneapolis on Oct. 14.
Thompson’s appointment was announced Friday by board chair Nancy Lindahl, who cited his “bold, entrepreneurial spirit” and commitment to connecting orchestral music with broader civic life. The selection followed a national search and was led by a 14-member committee representing board, staff and musicians.
In addition to his extensive resume in orchestral leadership — including prior roles at the New York Philharmonic, Cincinnati Symphony and Milwaukee Symphony — Thompson serves on the boards of the League of American Orchestras and Minnesota Public Radio, where he is a trustee.
Highlights from Tom Crann’s interview with Thompson will be added to this post later.
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