### Event Description: Fei Xie Plays Jolivet - Minnesota Orchestra

**Event Title:** Fei Xie Plays Jolivet

**Dates:** Thursday, June 5, 2025, and Friday, June 6, 2025

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

**Duration:** 2 hours, including intermission

**Event Overview:**
Join the Minnesota Orchestra for an extraordinary evening featuring Principal Bassoonist Fei Xie as he performs Jolivet's Bassoon Concerto, considered one of the most challenging pieces in the bassoon repertoire. This concert also includes selections from Wynton Marsalis’ Blues Symphony, a lyrical and kaleidoscopic history of American music, and Enescu's Symphony No. 1. The event will be conducted by the Grammy Award-winning Cristian Măcelaru.

**Program:**
- **MARSALIS:** Selections from Blues Symphony
- **JOLIVET:** Bassoon Concerto
- **ENESCU:** Symphony No. 1

**Artists:**
- **Minnesota Orchestra**
- **Cristian Măcelaru:** Conductor
- **Fei Xie:** Bassoon

**Additional Information:**
- **Tickets:** Available now with package purchases. Individual tickets go on sale July 29.
- **Pre-concert Activities:** Enjoy pre-concert activities and valet parking.
- **Accessibility Services:** Armless & bariatric chairs, assistive listening devices, large-print programs, noise-canceling headphones, service animals, and wheelchair & accessible seating are available upon request.
- **Mobile App:** Download the MinnOrch App to pre-order intermission drinks, scan your ticket for entry, and access exclusive deals.

**Presented by:** Ameriprise Financial

**Plan Your Visit:**
- **Directions & Parking:** Convenient parking is available just steps away from Orchestra Hall in the city-owned and skyway-connected 11th and Marquette Ramp.
- **Helpful Tips:** Make your visit enjoyable with food and activity options. Browse helpful tips to ensure a smooth experience.

Don't miss this trifecta of Minnesota Orchestra firsts, featuring a blend of contemporary and historic music, and showcasing the exceptional talents of Fei Xie and Cristian Măcelaru.

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Fei Xie Plays Jolivet

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This event is free and open to the public, offering a wonderful opportunity to experience the talents of emerging musicians in a venue renowned for its acoustic excellence and breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. No tickets are required for attendance, and for those unable to join in person, a live stream will be available to ensure you don't miss a moment of this exceptional performance.

Mark your calendars and be part of a musical journey that celebrates the achievements and artistry of Emma Krause and her fellow musicians.

Emma Krause, flute and piccolo

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André Jolivet

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