Robert Hanson (director)

Robert Hanson
Born Robert Hanson
(1946-08-18) August 18, 1946
Hills, Minnesota, United States
Education Augustana University
Alma mater Chicago Conservatory of Music
Northwestern University
Occupation Orchestra director, composer
Years active 1974–2011
Spouse(s) (m.1968) Linda Nelson
Children Jessica Hanson
Alicia Hanson
Britt Hanson

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]

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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