Former SPCO head leaves behind a stronger orchestra

The SPCO celebrates its 50th anniversary this fall. Longtime president Bruce Coppock reflects on how the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra remade itself in the face of challenges that have threatened bigger orchestras.

Guests

• Bruce Coppock: Former president of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. He retired from his post on July 1. He became president and managing director in 1999.

More from MPR

• SPCO president retires
  June 25, 2008
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  January 18, 2008

Resources

• St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
• Minnesota Monthly profile of Bruce Coppock and SPCO