Violinist

An eclectic evening of chamber music with traditional string quartet, a rock band, and more. Janáček's Second String Quartet is about meeting the woman who reignited his creativity. The program also includes a new arrangement of Mahler's Wayfarer Songs for viola and folk band featuring Lauren Spaulding, our principal violist whose album was nominated for a 2026 Grammy Award.

Songs of Love & Life

Roots Music Project

Small ensembles of Minnesota Orchestra musicians will perform chamber music on stage at Orchestra Hall. Plus, special guest pianist Inon Barnaton performs Chausson's Concerto for Piano, Violin and String Quartet alongside our musicians.

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Bacewicz, Bax and Chausson

Orchestra Hall Minneapolis

Small ensembles of Minnesota Orchestra musicians perform chamber music on the Orchestra Hall stage. 

Beethoven, Fuchs and Schoenberg

Orchestra Hall

### Chamber Music in the Hall - Minnesota Orchestra

**Date & Time:** Sunday, January 12, 2025

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

**Event Description:**
Spend your Sunday afternoon with the Minnesota Orchestra musicians in a captivating chamber music program. This event is part of the Nordic Soundscapes Festival and features a diverse selection of works by renowned composers such as Francis Poulenc, Arnold Schoenberg, and Carl Nielsen. The program includes:

- **NIELSEN:** Serenata in Vano
- **POULENC:** Trio for Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano
- **SCHOENBERG:** Verklärte Nacht
- **SUNDSTRÖM:** Chromatic Fantasy for Solo Cello

**Performing Musicians:**
- Susan Billmeyer, piano
- Sam Bergman, viola
- Douglas C. Carlsen, trumpet
- Steven Campbell, tuba
- Kenneth Freed, viola
- Sarah Grimes, violin
- Michael Gast, horn
- Nathan Hughes, oboe
- Charles Lazarus, trumpet
- J. Christopher Marshall, bassoon
- Sophia Mockler, violin
- Kathryn Nettleman, bass
- Marlea Simpson, viola
- Alan Snow, violin
- Ellen Dinwiddie Smith, horn
- Anthony Ross, cello
- Sonia Mantell, cello
- David Pharris, clarinet
- Pitnarry Shin, cello
- Fei Xie, bassoon
- R. Douglas Wright, trombone
- Erik Wheeler, cello

**Accessibility Services:**
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Service Animals
- Wheelchair & Accessible Seating
- Additional services available upon request

**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.

**Sponsorship:**
The Chamber Music Series is sponsored by Dr. Jennine and John Speier.

Join us for an afternoon of exquisite music and experience the talents of the Minnesota Orchestra musicians in an intimate setting.

Chamber Music in the Hall

Minnesota Orchestra

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and conversation at the "Schoenberg & More" event, part of the Colorado MahlerFest. This special performance is scheduled for Friday, May 17, 2024, at 7 PM, taking place at the Roots Music Project venue, located at 4747 Pearl, Suite V3A, Boulder.

This unique concert will feature the Tallā Rouge Duo, presenting a repertoire that includes Arnold Schoenberg's seminal work, "Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night), Op. 4," alongside pieces by MITZE, LANZILOTTI, and PERKINSON. The ensemble for the evening comprises talented musicians Alan Snow, Caroline Chin, and Sophia Szokolay on violin; Lauren Spaulding and Aria Cheregosha on viola; and Kenneth Woods and Parry Karp on cello.

"Verklärte Nacht," Schoenberg's first major work, is a string sextet inspired by a poem by Richard Dehmel. Despite its initial mixed reception, the piece has since been recognized as a masterpiece, particularly admired by Gustav Mahler.

The event promises not just a concert but an immersive experience. The Roots Music Project, a new venue for us, is designed as a music incubator, offering a club-style concert space with a mix of seating options, including folding chairs and comfortable seating pods at the back. A cash bar will be available, and parking is provided onsite, with additional street parking if needed.

The evening is structured as a double-header concert, with "Schoenberg & More" starting at 7 PM and lasting approximately 90 minutes without intermission. Following a brief interlude, during which pizza will be available for purchase, the night will continue with the second show, "Electric Liederland: Hendrix Meets Mahler," starting at 9 PM.

Tickets offer the flexibility of purchasing for individual shows or saving by buying a combined ticket for both performances. Special seating options are available for groups looking for a more comfortable experience.

Don't miss this innovative blend of classical music and conversation, set in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. Dress comfortably, enjoy the music, and be part of a community celebrating the legacy of Mahler and beyond.

Schoenberg & More

In collaboration with the University of Minnesota’s Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing, join us for an exploration of music and mindfulness through performances and engaging dialogue. Each session will feature a musician or small ensemble from the Minnesota Orchestra and will be led by University of Minnesota mindfulness and wellbeing instructor Mariann Johnson.

Violinist

Alan Snow

Events

Past events

May 15, 2026

Songs of Love & Life · Colorado MahlerFest

Mar 31, 2026

Bacewicz, Bax and Chausson · Minnesota Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violin in String Quartet No. 15 by Beethoven

Colorado MahlerFest

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