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Music Director and Conductor |
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| Music Director Charles Schneider begins his 21th season with the Schenectady Symphony. A native of Albert Lea, Minnesota, his extensive credits include conducting the American premire of Weill's "Mahagony" with the San Francisco Opera, Bernstein's "Westside Story" at Lincoln Center and the Glasnost Ballet on Tour. European credits include the National Orchestra of Monaco, the Radio Orchestra of Holland, and the National Orchestra of Bulgaria. Maestro Schneider co-founded the Catskill Conservatory and has served on the music faculties of the State University College at Oneonta, Hartwick |  |
| College (where he
received an honorary doctorate degree), Colgate University, Hamilton College,
and the San Diego State University. As the founding Music Director of Glimmerglass Opera, Mr, Schneider received international acclaim during his twelve year stint. In addition to the Schenectady Symphony, he is also the Music Director of the Utica and Catskill Symphony Orchestras. Schneider was appointed music director of the Portland Chamber Orchestra in September 1993. |
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