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Robert Hanson

b. 1946

American conductor and composer (born 1946)

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Born 1946. Robert Hanson is a conductor.

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.

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The Music Conservatory of Chicago College of Performing Arts, Augustana University, Chicago Conservatory of Music, Northwestern University

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Who is Robert Hanson?

American conductor and composer (born 1946)

When was Robert Hanson born?

Robert Hanson was born on 18 August 1946 in Hills.

What is Robert Hanson's occupation?

Robert Hanson is a conductor.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Hanson

· Wikidata: Q23023174

· DBpedia: Robert Hanson (director)

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