Richard Haglund
Transforming orchestras into unforgettable experiences.
Richard Haglund
Transforming orchestras into unforgettable experiences.
ABOUT RICHARD a. HAGLUND
BIOGRAPHY
Known for his expressive interpretations and meticulous attention to detail, Richard Haglund has earned acclaim for breathing new life into both traditional and contemporary repertoire. His ability to connect with musicians and audiences alike has made him a sought-after conductor for orchestras around the world and is often in demand as a guest conductor, performer and clinician.
As a guest conductor, Maestro Haglund has led professional ensembles in America and around the globe. These include the Camerata Chamber Orchestra (Cluj, Romania), the St. Petersburg Hermitage Orchestra (Russia), the Varna Philharmonic and Gabrovo Chamber Orchestra (Bulgaria), Capella Orchestra (St. Petersburg, Russia), National Chamber Orchestra of Moldova (Chişinău), The Milano Classico (Milan, Italy), The Bantul Philharmonic Orchestra (Romania), and The Vidin Philharmonic (Bulgaria). Recently he led the "Orquesta del Lyceum de La Habana" in Cuba with works by Copland and Sibelius.
Haglund's diverse experience includes Pops Conductor for the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra's summer season, Assistant Conductor of the Woodstock Chamber Orchestra and the Bard Community Chorus. On Broadway he led a reading preview of “Song of Solomon” in New York City.
A native of Minnesota, Maestro Haglund received his musical training on Percussion and Piano. Haglund holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Minnesota and a Master’s degree in Orchestral Conducting from Bard College Conservatory of Music where he studied with Harold Farberman and Leon Botstein. In addition to his conducting study, he has studied composition with world-renowned composer Joan Tower at Bard Conservatory.
Maestro Haglund’s pursuit of musical excellence led him to conducting studies throughout the world with numerous teachers, most notably Gustav Meier, Paul Vermel, Larry Rachleff, William Jones, Apo Hsu and Philip Greenberg. His previous appointments include Music Director and conductor of the Erato Chamber Orchestra (IL), Heartland Symphony (MN), Northeast Orchestra (MN), and Sangamon Valley Youth and Community Orchestra (IL). He served as assistant conductor of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra for several seasons and visited thousands of elementary students every year in his outreach activities. In 2022 he was selected a winner of the International Conductors Workshop and Competition held in Atlanta, Georgia. Currently he is the Music Director of the Minnetonka Chamber Orchestra in Minnesota. His legacy is one of artistic brilliance, dedication to education, and a profound love for the transformative power of music.
Conducting with Precision, Passion, and Purpose
In Motion
Orchestra Milano Classica
Richard Haglund direttore per Paesaggi Musicali Toscani 2024
Richard Haglund Conducting Beethoven Symphony No. 7, Omsk Philharmonic
Omsk Philharmonic Omsk, Russia Recorded LIVE December 2012 Beethoven Symphony No. 7 Richard Haglund, Guest Conductor
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