The Minnesota Orchestra has announced the addition of five new full-time musicians for the upcoming season. Notable newcomers include Sumin Kim, who will serve as the assistant principal viola, as well as violists Nicholas Gallitano and Joshua Kail, cellist Abraham Feder, and horn player Mike Alexander.
These musicians will debut in the Season Opening concerts, featuring Stravinsky’s The Firebird, on September 25-26 at Orchestra Hall. However, Gallitano will begin his position in November.
New Musicians Overview:
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Sumin Kim (Assistant Principal Viola): Originally from Seoul, she studied violin before developing a passion for viola. Kim has performed with notable orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Philadelphia Orchestra, and she studied at the Curtis Institute of Music and Juilliard.
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Nicholas Gallitano (Viola): A Boston native, he participated in youth orchestra programs and previously acted as section viola with the Indianapolis Symphony. Gallitano holds degrees from Juilliard and Oberlin.
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Joshua Kail (Viola): Hailing from New York City, he switched from violin to viola as a teenager and studied at Juilliard and the Norwegian Academy of Music. He recently performed with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra.
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Abraham Feder (Cello): Previously the assistant principal cellist of the Detroit Symphony, he has also played with the Dallas Symphony and received his degrees from Rice University and Curtis Institute of Music.
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Mike Alexander (Horn): Originally from Duluth, he has been a member of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and involved in various freelance performances in the Twin Cities. Alexander studied at Eastman and New England Conservatory.
The Minnesota Orchestra is well-regarded for its global performances and educational initiatives, and the upcoming season promises a variety of orchestral works under the direction of Music Director Thomas Søndergård.
