1 October 2013
Press statement from Osmo Vänskä
Today I have given notice of my resignation as Music Director and
Conductor for the Minnesota Orchestra Association, effective 1 October
2013.
It is a very sad day for me. Over ten years ago I was honoured to be
invited to take up this position. I moved from Finland to the Twin
Cities. At that time I made clear my belief that the Minnesota Orchestra
could become one of the very greatest international ensembles. During
the intervening years I have had the privilege of seeing that belief
vindicated through the skill, hard work and commitment of this wonderful
group of players and with the valued support of the Board of Directors,
management and administration team, volunteers, as well as our
exceptional community.
I send my deepest thanks to everyone involved for what we have
achieved together and I wish the Minnesota Orchestra all the very best
for its future. Read viewers comments as well as the statement.