Laureate Society Spotlight: Lindsay Kruh

Lindsay Kruh is passionate about supporting arts experiences for young people.

Early exposure to live symphonic music and theater as a child opened the door to a world of wonder that has enriched his entire life. He is grateful to his parents for their love of the arts and for including him in their outings at his impressionable young age.

In those early years, Lindsay's father was a professor at the University of Arkansas. Lindsay loved the sound of his dad’s classical records and his parents at the family piano, but he especially enjoyed the electricity that came from live performances.

The shared experience with the audience was part of the magic.

Lindsay discovered the Minnesota Orchestra when he was a college student at Saint Olaf in the 1970s. Later working for Dayton Hudson Department Stores, he eagerly absorbed the cultural amenities in the Twin Cities.

“We are so lucky to have this great arts community!” he says.

Lindsay has been a Minnesota Orchestra subscriber for many years and is a regular supporter of our Young People’s Concerts and education programs. He supports youth access to arts at many local organizations. Lindsay has found a way to keep his support strong even beyond his lifetime—he has included a gift for the education programs of the Minnesota Orchestra in his will.

He hopes to perpetuate his annual giving and ensure that generations of young people will have access to the incredible power of live symphonic music and that they, too, will carry this magic with them throughout their lifetimes.

The arts have brought much joy to Lindsay’s life. He is giving back with his annual donation to our education programs as well as a legacy gift. If you are interested in learning how you can support the Minnesota Orchestra in a meaningful way, please contact Emily Boigenzahn at plannedgiving@mnorch.org or (612) 371-7138.