Artistic Director and Conductor: Brian Groner
"Mozart's music is filled with joy and passion for life"
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Brian Groner
A conductor known for his keen musical sensitivity, Brian Groner is deeply committed to empowering orchestral musicians and has a thorough understanding of the process of orchestra building. Groner has the ability to invite his players into a state of mind that separates the exceptional conductor from the merely competent.
Upon his appointment to the Festival, the Maestro offered the following statement: “When one thinks of the music of Mozart, one is struck by the incredible attention to detail. At the same time, Mozart's music is filled with joy and passion for life. I have had the pleasure of working with the musicians of the Midwest Mozart Festival for many years in various settings throughout the Chicagoland area and beyond. They, too, share this exquisite attention to detail, and the same passion for music making that draws us to the life and output of Mozart. I am honored to work with them now and in the seasons to follow.”
In addition to serving as Artistic Director for the Midwest Mozart Festival, Brian Groner is the Music Director of the Fox Valley Symphony in Wisconsin. He is also a member of the faculty at Northeastern Illinois University.
As a guest conductor, he has appeared on the podium for many notable ensembles including the Shenzhen Symphony (one of the major orchestras in China), The San Diego Symphony, The Czech National Symphony Orchestra (Prague), and The International Contemporary Ensemble. He has conducted for The Moscow Classical Ballet, The Joffrey Ballet, Ballet Chicago, The Nashville Ballet, The Butler Ballet and The Blair Ballet.
He holds an advanced degree in conducting from Northern Illinois University in collaboration with Northwestern University.
Maestro Groner’s concerts have been broadcasted via satellite, by National Public Radio, in over 50 major cities in the United States. He has also conducted the world premieres of over twenty substantial new American compositions.
Upon his appointment to the Festival, the Maestro offered the following statement: “When one thinks of the music of Mozart, one is struck by the incredible attention to detail. At the same time, Mozart's music is filled with joy and passion for life. I have had the pleasure of working with the musicians of the Midwest Mozart Festival for many years in various settings throughout the Chicagoland area and beyond. They, too, share this exquisite attention to detail, and the same passion for music making that draws us to the life and output of Mozart. I am honored to work with them now and in the seasons to follow.”
In addition to serving as Artistic Director for the Midwest Mozart Festival, Brian Groner is the Music Director of the Fox Valley Symphony in Wisconsin. He is also a member of the faculty at Northeastern Illinois University.
As a guest conductor, he has appeared on the podium for many notable ensembles including the Shenzhen Symphony (one of the major orchestras in China), The San Diego Symphony, The Czech National Symphony Orchestra (Prague), and The International Contemporary Ensemble. He has conducted for The Moscow Classical Ballet, The Joffrey Ballet, Ballet Chicago, The Nashville Ballet, The Butler Ballet and The Blair Ballet.
He holds an advanced degree in conducting from Northern Illinois University in collaboration with Northwestern University.
Maestro Groner’s concerts have been broadcasted via satellite, by National Public Radio, in over 50 major cities in the United States. He has also conducted the world premieres of over twenty substantial new American compositions.