Savor an afternoon of beautiful Baroque music performed in the stunning acoustics of Faith United Methodist Church. This year’s concert starts with spectacular music by George Frideric Handel. You’ll delight in hearing famous choruses recast for two instrumental “choirs” in the Concerto a due cori in B-Flat Major. Concertmaster Maria Arrua and Music Director Stephen Alltop will team up in a fabulous and rarely heard concerto for Violin and Harpsichord by Joseph Haydn. Principal oboist John Dee will shine in Tomaso Albinoni’s Oboe Concerto in D Minor. Magical and enchanting music from Jean-Philippe Rameau’s opera Les Boréades will conclude this enjoyable afternoon.

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Concertofest

Faith United Methodist Church

Although nicknamed ‘Tragic’, it’s the symphony’s bubbly vitality and sublime melodies that impress. Schubert’s composing career lasted less than 20 years, but he produced an enormous number of compositions. However, because of Beethoven’s prominence at the time, Schubert’s fourth symphony, completed in 1816, didn’t receive a public première until 1849, more than two decades after the composer’s death.

Sublime Schubert

King's High School

“  Agrippina embodies a conflicted maternal love: she cherishes her son Nero, but he threatens her life, and she wavers between forgiveness and the instinct for survival in the face of his cruelty. This contrast is reflected in the two cantatas, one imbued with dream and mystery, the other steeped in political tragedy and violence.”

Marie Lys is an artist I have always loved working with. Her expressiveness, her mastery of the text and vocal technique make her an ideal interpreter for Handel, but also for Lully, where she shines with her perfect diction and vocal flexibility. After portraying Sangaride in Atys , she will be a masterful Proserpine. Her talent is recognized everywhere: Cleopatra, Jephthah, Salieri… and this is only the beginning of a rich and exciting collaboration.

Aroma di Roma

Beaune Festival

Thursday Concert No. 8

Volkshaus Jena

Virginia Woolf’s Orlando is a timeless character. Eternally young, he changes lives and genders but remains fascinated by art. While the novel tells the history of English literature, the theatrical adaptation—incorporating symphonic music and directed by the great Lorraine Pintal—delves into the evolution of music.

Eternal Orlando

Église Notre-Dame de la Recluse

Mercier Public Library

Place des Arts

Église Sainte-Claire

St. Joachim of Pointe-Claire Church

This concert tells a story we've heard many times before: a young, talented artist travels the world for inspiration, and in his encounter with the wider world, his life and art are transformed. These 'journeys of discovery' were taken by countless artists in the 18th and 19th centuries. But this formative journey would prove to have major consequences, not only for the artist himself, but also for art and history as a whole. For this journey changed Swedish music forever.

Roman – den svenske Händel

Det Kgl. Bibliotek, The Royal Library

Lammermuir Festival 2024: Novel, Handel, London

St Mary’s Parish Church, Haddington

The WVU Symphony Orchestra presents a program of orchestral works conducted by Dr. Rotem Weinberg. The program will feature members of the WVU strings faculty - Prof. Mary Grace Johnson, Prof. Andrea Houde, Dr. Erin Ellis, and Dr. Andrew Kohn.

School of Music Performance: Symphony Orchestra

West Virginia University

OSG Children's Orchestra - Three Kings' Concert 2024

Teatro Colón, Spain

Join the Dakota Valley Symphony for a captivating season of music and celebration, featuring a diverse lineup of concerts designed to enchant audiences of all ages. Each performance promises a unique blend of classical masterpieces, engaging narratives, and festive themes, all held at the Masquerade Dance Theater at the Ames Center in Burnsville.

**Animalia: A Family Concert**
- **Date:** Sunday, October 8, 2:00 PM
- **Pre-Concert Activities:** 1:00-1:45 PM
- **Featuring:** Dakota Valley Symphony with Jake Endres, Narrator

Dive into the world of animals with the Dakota Valley Symphony's family-friendly concert. Pre-concert activities include exhibits from MN Zoo Zoomobile (note: live animals will not be present). The concert will feature enchanting pieces such as "The Story of Babar the Little Elephant" by Francis Poulenc and "The Wand of Youth" by Edward Elgar, among others. Children are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal for a teddy bear parade, and after the concert, they can meet the instruments. Tickets are $15 per adult, with up to 4 children admitted free with each adult ticket.

**Home for the Holidays**
- **Date:** Sunday, December 3, 2:00 PM
- **Featuring:** Dakota Valley Symphony

Celebrate the holiday season with the Dakota Valley Symphony's festive concert, featuring a collaboration with the International Festival of Burnsville. Enjoy a selection of joyous Christmas music, traditional choral works, and the story of "La Fiesta de la Posada" by Dave Brubeck. This concert is a heartwarming blend of cultural traditions and holiday cheer.

**Masquerade: A Mardi Gras Celebration**
- **Date:** Sunday, February 4, 2:00 PM
- **Featuring:** Dakota Valley Symphony

Experience the excitement of Mardi Gras with the Dakota Valley Symphony's vibrant concert. From New Orleans to Las Vegas, Prague, and Paris, enjoy a selection of festive and sometimes campy music that captures the spirit of global celebrations. Highlights include "Carnival Overture" by Antonin Dvorak and "Godzilla Eats Las Vegas" by Erik Whitacre.

**String Works III**
- **Date:** Thursday, March 14, 7:00 PM
- **Featuring:** Dakota Valley Symphony and Burnsville High School Orchestra
- **Location:** Mraz Center, Burnsville High School

In a special collaboration, the Dakota Valley Symphony joins forces with the Burnsville High School Orchestra for a free concert featuring Schubert's Arpeggione Sonata with guitar soloist Dr. Christopher Kachian. This performance offers a unique opportunity to support young musicians through a free-will donation.

**Young Artists' Concert**
- **Date:** Sunday, April 21, 2:00 PM
- **Featuring:** Dakota Valley Symphony and Young Artists Competition winners

Celebrate the talent of tomorrow with the Dakota Valley Symphony's Young Artists' Concert. Featuring winners of the annual Young Artists Competition, the concert includes performances of "Pines of Rome" by Ottorino Respighi, "William Tell Overture" by Gioachino Rossini, and more. Experience the incredible talent and dedication of these young musicians in a concert that promises to be both thrilling and inspiring.

Don't miss this season of extraordinary musical experiences with the Dakota Valley Symphony. Whether you're a classical music aficionado or looking for a family-friendly outing, there's something for everyone in this diverse lineup of concerts.

Georg Friedrich Handel

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 23, 2026

Season Ticket V10 - Soloists - OSG Choir - Carlos Mena · Orquesta Sinfonica de Galicia

Jan 24, 2026

Season Ticket S05 - Soloists - OSG Choir - Carlos Mena · Orquesta Sinfonica de Galicia

Past events

Nov 22, 2025

Concertofest · Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra

19 - 20 Jul, 2025

Sublime Schubert · Dso

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