| Biography | Dynamic and sharp on the podium (Bachtrack) and with a scrupulous ear for instrumental color and blend (Washington Post), Hannu Lintu maintains his reputation as one of the worlds finest conductors. This season, Lintu continues his tenures as Music Director of Orquestra Gulbenkian and Chief Conductor of Finnish National Opera and Ballet, proving himself a master of both symphonic and operatic repertoire. Symphonic highlights of recent years have seen Lintu conduct the New York Philharmonic (including an immediate re-invitation from the orchestra to perform at Bravo! Vail Festival), Berliner Philharmoniker, |