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Robert Hanson (director)

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Full Name
  
Robert Hanson

Years active
  
1974–2011

Genre
  
Classical

Education
  
Augustana University

Spouse(s)
  
(m.1968) Linda Nelson

Record label
  
Naxos International

Born
  
August 18, 1946 (age 70) (
1946-08-18
)
Hills, Minnesota, United States

Occupation
  
Orchestra director, composer

Children
  
Jessica Hanson Alicia Hanson Britt Hanson

Albums
  
Piano Concerto, The Tender Land (Suite), Old American Songs

Alma maters
  
The Music Conservatory of Chicago College of Performing Arts, Northwestern University

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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. In July 2011, he resigned. John von Rhein, music critic of the Chicago Tribune, named Hanson the 2003 Chicagoan of the Year.

Songs

IV Simple GiftsPiano Concerto - The Tender Land (Suite) - Old American Songs · 2008
I Introduction and Love MusicPiano Concerto - The Tender Land (Suite) - Old American Songs · 2008
III Long Time AgoPiano Concerto - The Tender Land (Suite) - Old American Songs · 2008

References

Robert Hanson (director) Wikipedia