Welcome Chi-Chi Lin Bestmann

Please join the Northern Symphony Orchestra in welcoming Chi-Chi Lin Bestmann to the podium as our new conductor! Her appointment follows a year-long conductor search by the musicians of the orchestra. The planning for NSO's 2025-26 season will begin soon, so look for more information in June about concert dates and repertoire for our first full season together!

Multifaceted conductor and violist Chi-Chi Lin Bestmann bridges classical tradition with contemporary innovation.  A graduate of Manhattan School of Music and Mannes College of Music (NYC), she holds advanced degrees in Orchestral Conducting and Viola Performance. Originally from Taiwan, she has graced prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall, collaborating with artists across diverse musical genres.  Currently, Ms. Bestmann conducts the JCC Symphony of Minnesota and MacPhail's Northside Youth Orchestra while serving on the faculty at the MacPhail Center for Music. As founder of Petite Concerts, she enriches young children's musical experiences through live performances, nurturing the next generation of classical music enthusiasts. Based in Minnesota with her family, she maintains a vibrant career as a performer, educator, and entrepreneur.