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Andreas Delfs is a distinguished conductor and the Music Director of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO), a role he has held since 2021 with a contract through the 2028-2029 season. Born on August 30, 1959 in Flensburg, Germany, Delfs has built a impactful career leading major American orchestras and championing contemporary music. His artistic leadership blends deep classical roots with a forward-looking commitment to new works and commissioning initiatives such as Voices of Today. In Rochester, he programs dynamic seasons, including the Beethoven Festival Weeks at Kodak Hall, Eastman Theatre, attracting diverse audiences and collaborating with acclaimed soloists and ensembles. Delfs's ongoing influence extends beyond Rochester as he previously served as Music Director of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (1996–2009) and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (2001–2004), shaping programming, education, and community engagement across the Midwest.