Robert Hanson (director)

Robert Hanson (born August 18, 1946) is an American conductor and composer known for his 37 years with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra which was named “Orchestra of the Year” three times by the Illinois Council of Orchestras and won the 2010 Elgin Image Award.[1] In July 2011, he resigned.[2] John von Rhein, music critic of the Chicago Tribune, named Hanson the 2003 Chicagoan of the Year.[3]

Robert Hanson
Born
Robert Hanson

(1946-08-18) August 18, 1946
Hills, Minnesota, United States
EducationAugustana University
Alma materChicago Conservatory of Music
Northwestern University
Occupation(s)Orchestra director, composer
Years active1974–2011
SpouseLinda Nelson (m. 1968)
ChildrenJessica Hanson
Alicia Hanson
Britt Hanson

References

  1. "About the ESO - Elgin Symphony Orchestra". Elginsymphony.org. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
  2. "Robert Hanson: Elgin Symphony Orchestra music director Robert Hanson to resign - tribunedigital-chicagotribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. 2011-06-20. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
  3. "Robert Hanson: Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame ~ Celebrating Lives of Achievement". Foxvalleyarts.org. 1946-08-18. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
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