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Dimitri Mitropoulos becoming a US citizen

Dimitri Mitropoulos (center), born a citizen of Greece, becomes a US citizen during a ceremony held in Minneapolis. From the Minneapolis Daily Times, March 13, 1946.

Dimitri Mitropoulos conducting a vocal soloist

Dimitri Mitropoulos (standing, right) conducts a student vocal soloist performing with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra on March 5, 1948.

Dimitri Mitropoulos conducting the Minneapolis Symphony in performance

Dimitri Mitropoulos conducting the Minneapolis Symphony in performance, October 31, 1945. Photo from the Minneapolis Star–Journal.

Dimitri Mitropoulos conducting the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra

Dimitri Mitropoulos conducts the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra on March 5, 1948.

Dimitri Mitropoulos conducting, ca. 1945

Dimitri Mitropoulos conducting, ca. 1945.

Dimitri Mitropoulos in a recording studio

Dimitri Mitropoulos (seated) during a recording of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, ca. 1945.

Dimitri Mitropoulos playing the piano

Dimitri Mitropoulos playing the piano, January 1, 1938.

Dimitri Mitropoulos rehearsing the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra

Dimitri Mitropoulos rehearsing the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, ca. 1940.

Dimitri Mitropoulos signing a contract with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra

Dimitri Mitropoulos (right) prepares to sign a two-year contract with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. Photo by Bruce Sifford Studio, April 27, 1941. The contract was later extended, and Mitropoulos remained the conductor of the orchestra until 1949.

Dimitri Mitropoulos with a musician, ca. 1940

Dimitri Mitropoulos (right) with a musician, ca. 1940.

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