MPR Adds Thompson to Board
• Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) has elected Isaac Thompson, Managing Director at New York Philharmonic as the newest member of its Board of Trustees. Thompson is an artistic leader in the field, transforming orchestras and arts organizations into bold institutions that are recognized locally, nationally and internationally.
“I am thrilled to welcome Isaac Thompson to our Board of Trustees,” said Jean Taylor, CEO of MPR and American Public Media Group. “Isaac brings incredible experience and passion for the cultural arts, delighting audiences and engaging with the community. These skills will be invaluable in our board’s work ensuring the continuation and sustainability of our informational and inspiring programming. I look forward to working with Isaac as we pursue our mission of creating the future of public media.”
Prior to joining the New York Philharmonic, Thompson served as director of Artistic Administration for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Cincinnati May Festival. He also served as vice president of Artistic Planning for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and was a member of the artistic team of Music@Menlo, the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier chamber music festival.
“Growing up in the Twin Cities, MPR played an important role in fostering my love of classical music,” Thompson said. “The impact that MPR has through its extraordinary programming is deeply inspiring, and I look forward to contributing to the organization’s forward-thinking and ever-expanding vision.” [Photo credit: Keitaro Harada]
