Conductor

The San Diego Symphony will present Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert with composer John Williams’ venerated score performed live to the film. The concert will be led by conductor Norman Huynh.

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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Led by Norman Huynh, the Minnesota Orchestra offers a week of free outdoor performances—featuring classical favorites, film music, Sousa marches and more—as an annual thank-you to the community.

Winona Symphony For The Cities

Winona Lake Park Bandshell

### Event Description: Hudson Symphony for the Cities - Minnesota Orchestra

**Event Title:** Hudson Symphony for the Cities - Minnesota Orchestra

**Date & Time:** Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 7:30 PM

**Venue:** Lakefront Park Bandshell, 505 1st St, Hudson, WI 54016

**Event Overview:**
Join the Minnesota Orchestra for a delightful evening of free outdoor performances at the Lakefront Park Bandshell. This event, led by conductor Norman Huynh, is part of the Symphony for the Cities series, an annual thank-you to the community featuring a mix of classical favorites, film music, Sousa marches, and more.

**Program Highlights:**
- **SMITH/Skrowaczewski:** The Star-Spangled Banner
- **WILLIAMS:** Harry’s Wondrous World from *Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone*
- **BEETHOVEN:** Allegro ma non troppo from Symphony No. 6, *Pastoral*
- **GRIEG:** Morning Mood and In the Hall of the Mountain King from *Peer Gynt*
- **ANDERSON:** Summer Skies and The Waltzing Cat
- **TRADITIONAL/Hayman/Kessler:** Armed Forces Medley
- **OLIVER:** Holy Dance from *Four Black American Dances*
- **WILLIAMS:** The Imperial March from *Star Wars Suite*
- **SOUSA:** Stars and Stripes Forever March

**Artists:**
- **Minnesota Orchestra:** The Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra, now in its second century, is renowned for its acclaimed performances, award-winning recordings, and educational engagement programs. Under the new music director, Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård, the orchestra continues to build concert programs featuring works by composers of color.
- **Norman Huynh, Conductor:** American conductor Norman Huynh is celebrated for his dynamic presence, creative programming, and ability to connect with new audiences. He is the music director of the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra and regularly appears with distinguished orchestras across North America, Europe, and Asia.

**Sponsors:**
- Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation
- William H. Phipps Foundation
- National Endowment for the Arts

**Additional Information:**
This event is part of the Minnesota Orchestra's commitment to community engagement and accessibility, offering a week of free outdoor performances to thank the community for its support.

**Venue Info:**
Lakefront Park Bandshell provides a picturesque setting for this outdoor concert, located at 505 1st St, Hudson, WI 54016. Enjoy a beautiful evening of music under the stars in this charming park setting.

Come and experience the magic of live orchestral music in a relaxed, family-friendly environment. Bring your friends, family, and a picnic to enjoy this special community event!

Hudson Symphony for the Cities

Lake Harriet Bandshell Park

### Event Description: Plymouth Symphony for the Cities - Minnesota Orchestra

**Event Title:** Plymouth Symphony for the Cities - Minnesota Orchestra

**Date & Time:** Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 8:30 PM

**Venue:** Hilde Center for the Performing Arts, 3500 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth, MN 55447

**Event Overview:**
Join the Minnesota Orchestra for a spectacular evening of free outdoor performances at the Hilde Center for the Performing Arts. This event, led by conductor Norman Huynh, is part of the Symphony for the Cities series, an annual thank-you to the community featuring a diverse program of classical favorites, film music, Sousa marches, and more.

**Program Highlights:**
- **SMITH/Skrowaczewski:** The Star-Spangled Banner
- **WILLIAMS:** Harry’s Wondrous World from *Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone*
- **BEETHOVEN:** Allegro ma non troppo from Symphony No. 6, *Pastoral*
- **GRIEG:** Morning Mood and In the Hall of the Mountain King from *Peer Gynt*
- **ANDERSON:** Summer Skies and The Waltzing Cat
- **HEITZEG:** Green Freedom
- **TRADITIONAL/Hayman/Kessler:** Armed Forces Medley
- **OLIVER:** Holy Dance from *Four Black American Dances*
- **WILLIAMS:** The Imperial March from *Star Wars Suite*
- **SOUSA:** Stars and Stripes Forever March

**Featured Artists:**
- **Norman Huynh, Conductor:** Known for his dynamic presence and creative programming, Norman Huynh is the music director of the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra and has appeared with numerous distinguished orchestras across North America, Europe, and Asia.
- **David Walton, Tenor:** Praised for his clean, clear voice, David Walton is a versatile lyric tenor who has dazzled stages across the country.

**About the Minnesota Orchestra:**
The Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra, now in its second century, ranks among America’s top symphonic ensembles. The orchestra is renowned for its acclaimed performances, award-winning recordings, broadcasts, educational engagement programs, and a commitment to featuring works by composers of color.

**Sponsorship:**
This event is generously supported by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

**Additional Information:**
For more details about the event, including directions and parking, visit the Minnesota Orchestra's official website. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a night of exceptional music under the stars with the Minnesota Orchestra!

Plymouth Symphony for the Cities

Hilde Performance Center

Lake Harriet Symphony For The Cities

Reignite the spark of hope with Lucasfilm's Star Wars: The Last Jedi as our heroes brave the relentless pursuit of the First Order. Journey alongside Rey as she seeks the galaxy's last hope, the legendary Luke Skywalker. Experience the thrill, the fear, the anticipation, as the fate of the Resistance hangs in the balance. Get swept away into the Skywalker saga like never before as your St. Louis Symphony Orchestra breathes new life into John Williams’ Academy Award–nominated score, performed live along with the film. Dive into a universe of thrilling mysteries, daring missions, and earth-shaking revelations. May the Force be with you! 

Star Wars: The Last Jedi In Concert

Stifel Theatre

Alfred Hitchcock’s psychological thriller, starring James Stewart and Kim Novak, is a classic exploration of the devastating effects of obsession. The story is all the more gripping thanks to Bernard Herrmann’s harrowing score. Feel the drama in this ultimate "surround-sound" experience, as the film plays on a giant screen above the live orchestra.

Vertigo in Concert

Lincoln Center

Recharge your flux capacitor…and get ready to celebrate this unforgettable movie classic as you’ve never seen and heard it before! Back to the Future is the 1.21-gigawatt blockbuster that topped the 1985 box office chart, spawned two wildly successful sequels, and stamped an enduring imprint on pop culture. Join Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox), Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd), and a time traveling DeLorean for the adventure of a lifetime as they travel to the past, present, and future—setting off a time-shattering chain reaction that disrupts the space-time continuum!  

Back to the Future In Concert

Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. This holiday season, relive this heart-warming holiday classic on a giant screen as every note of John Debney’s wonderful score is played live to picture in Elf™ in Concert!

Elf™ in Concert

Altria Theater

Put on your flapper dresses and zoot suits and get ready to journey back to the decadence of the Roaring ‘20s and the Jazz Age. 

Rhapsody in Blue and the PSO both celebrate one hundred year in 2024. A fitting coincidence as Rhapsody was part of the program for the PSO’s first POPS! concert, held at the Eastland Ballroom in 1939. 

Roaring 20s

Merrill Auditorium

Ring in the holidays with an afternoon of musical cheer. From sleigh bells to horse whinnies, your St. Louis Symphony Orchestra brings the sounds of the holidays to life as they perform seasonal standards and exciting twists on beloved classics. Norman Huynh returns to conduct this holiday tradition alongside the dazzling vocalist and star of stage and screen Capathia Jenkins. Experience why thousands of St. Louisans kick off their holiday season with the SLSO every year–traditions and surprises await!

Mercy Holiday Celebration

Lindenwood University

Enterprise Center

### Lunar New Year Celebration - Minnesota Orchestra

**Date & Time:**  
Saturday, February 8, 2025

**Venue:**  
Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

**Duration:**  
2 hours, including intermission

**Event Description:**  
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with the Minnesota Orchestra as we gather together with family and friends to share music that honors family traditions and themes of unity and health. This special Lunar New Year Celebration will feature a diverse program of music that bridges cultures and generations.

**Program:**
- **HUANZHI:** Spring Festival Overture
- **WEI:** Awakening Lion
- **CHIN:** subito con forza
- **CHENGZONG/Wanghua:** Yellow River Piano Concerto
- **HUANG:** Saibei Dance from Saibei Suite No.2
- **RAVEL:** Empress of the Pagodas, from Mother Goose Suite
- **CUONG:** New Work (WORLD PREMIERE)
- **GAO HONG:** Musical Journey for Pipa and Orchestra

**Artists:**
- **Norman Huynh:** Conductor
- **Ying Li:** Piano
- **Gao Hong:** Pipa
- **Fei Xie:** Artistic Consultant

**Additional Information:**
- **Tickets:** Tickets for this concert are available now when you purchase a package. Save up to 15% and receive subscriber perks when you buy 3 or more concerts. Individual tickets go on sale July 29.
- **Pre-concert Activities:** Engage in pre-concert activities to enhance your experience.
- **Valet Parking:** Available for convenience.
- **Pre-order Beverages:** Skip the lines at the bar by pre-ordering your intermission beverage via the Minnesota Orchestra App.
- **Accessibility Services:** Armless & bariatric chairs, assistive listening devices, noise-canceling headphones, service animals, and wheelchair & accessible seating are available upon request.

**Plan Your Visit:**
- **Directions & Parking:** Parking is just steps away from Orchestra Hall in the city-owned and skyway-connected 11th and Marquette Ramp.
- **Helpful Tips:** Make this visit your own with food and activity options. Browse these helpful tips, and when your concert date arrives, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy.

Join us for an evening of beautiful music and cultural celebration at the Minnesota Orchestra's Lunar New Year Celebration!

Norman Huynh

Conductor

Events

Upcoming events

5 - 6 Oct, 2024

Roaring 20s · Portland Symphony Orchestra

17 - 22 Dec, 2024

Mercy Holiday Celebration · St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

Feb 8, 2025

Lunar New Year Celebration · Minnesota Orchestra

Past events

9 - 10 Aug, 2024

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert · San Diego Symphony

Jul 13, 2024

Winona Symphony For The Cities · Minnesota Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in The Star-Spangled Banner by Smith

Minnesota Orchestra

Conductor in Peer Gynt by Grieg

Minnesota Orchestra

Conductor in Star Wars Suite by Williams

Minnesota Orchestra

Conductor in Stars and Stripes Forever by Sousa

Minnesota Orchestra

Conductor in Vertigo by Herrmann

New York Philharmonic

Conductor in Back to the Future: The Musical by Anthony Silvestri

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Awakening Lion by Wei

Minnesota Orchestra

Conductor in Star Wars: The Last Jedi by Williams

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Saibei Suite No. 2 by Huang

Minnesota Orchestra

Conductor in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by Williams

Minnesota Orchestra

Conductor in Symphony No. 6 by Beethoven

Minnesota Orchestra

Conductor in Stars and Stripes Forever by

Minnesota Orchestra

Conductor in The Waltzing Cat by Anderson

Minnesota Orchestra

Conductor in Summer Skies by Anderson

Minnesota Orchestra

Conductor in Peer Gynt by

Minnesota Orchestra

Conductor in Symphony No. 6 by

Minnesota Orchestra

Conductor in Spring Festival Overture by

Minnesota Orchestra

Conductor in subito con forza by

Minnesota Orchestra

Conductor in Mother Goose Suite by

Minnesota Orchestra

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