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Sioux City Symphony Orchestra Radio Hour

Haskins Conducts Elgar's Symphony No. 1

By Ryan Haskins
Published September 4, 2024 at 2:50 PM CDT
A portrait of Sir Edward Elgar
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A portrait of Sir Edward Elgar

I do have a description for this episode – it’s Edward Elgar’s Symphony No. 1

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Ryan Haskins
Named as the 6th Music Director and Conductor of the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra, Ryan Haskins continues to attract international attention as one of the most innovative and creative concert presenters of his generation today.
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