About
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, beginning its 48th season in September 2006, is the nation¿s only full-time professional chamber orchestra and is widely regarded as one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world. In collaboration with six Artistic Partners ¿ Roberto Abbado, Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Joshua Bell, Douglas Boyd, Nicholas McGegan and Stephen Prutsman - the 35 virtuoso musicians present more than 150 concerts and educational programs each year, and reach over 85,500 listeners each week on 63 public radio stations nationwide. The SPCO has released 64 recordings, commissioned 107 new works, and premiered 52 additional compositions. The SPCO has earned the distinction of 12 ASCAP awards for adventurous programming. Renowned for its artistic excellence and remarkable versatility of musical styles, the SPCO is also recognized for its innovative approach to artistic leadership, musician involvement, and commitment to reaching diverse audiences through performances in eight venues throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The orchestra tours nationally and internationally, including performances in premier venues in Europe, Asia and South America. During the 2005-06 season, two new partnerships were formed with the SPCO: a three-year residency with the University of Chicago and a multi-faceted collaboration with the University of Minnesota School of Music. Launched in 1995, the SPCO¿s award-winning CONNECT education program reaches 6,000 students annually in 16 Minneapolis and St. Paul public schools.
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