Music Director/Conductor
Luis Millán is a conductor with a mission…….to make classical music accessible to everyone and to program concerts that are meaningful, engaging and relevant to today’s audiences. In this, his 15th season with the Butte Symphony, Luis continues to strengthen the volunteer musician base critical to the orchestra’s success. In particular, he introduces new and interesting composers and pieces to our musicians and Butte Symphony audiences alike. He creates an instant rapport with both orchestra and audiences from the moment he walks on to the stage.
Dr. Millán is now in his 22nd year at the University of Montana as the Director of Orchestras. He also directs the Classical Guitar Studio and teaches music theory courses. Under his baton, the UofM Symphony has grown tremendously and is recognized as one of the best university orchestras in the Pacific Northwest. He also serves as Orchestral Director for the Red Lodge Music Festival. Dr. Millán is in demand as a guest conductor and clinician throughout the United States.
In addition, Luis is an active classical guitarist and has performed world wide and has toured Spain five times performing solo recitals, concerts on radio and in duo recitals with his father, the Spanish poet Rafael Millán.