In this program curated by SPCO musicians Steven Copes and James Ferree, piano works by Robert and Clara Schumann and Sergei Prokofiev receive surprising new arrangements by Ferree and former Artistic Partner and composer Stephen Prutsman. Likewise, Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Elegy and Polka” are excerpted arrangements from his opera Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District and ballet The Golden Age. SPCO Concertmaster Steven Copes concludes by leading the orchestra in Franz Joseph Haydn’s delightful Symphony No. 94, nicknamed the Surprise … no spoilers, please!

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Haydn’s Surprise Symphony

Wooddale Church

Temple Israel

Shepherd of The Valley Lutheran Church

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

Saint Paul's United Church of Christ

Join the Minnesota Orchestra as they fly around the world through music by composers from many different corners of the Earth. Starting here at home in the United States, we will hear movements from James Price Johnson’s atmospheric Harlem Symphony. We will then head to the Andes mountains in Peru with Lena Gabriela Frank’s Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout.

Here, There, Everywhere

Minnesota Orchestra

Though his performing career is only five years old, Nur-D has quickly become one of the fastest risers in hip-hop in the Midwest. Not only has he performed on the same stages as some of hip-hop's biggest acts, but he does so with a genuine and infectious energy and an obvious passion for giving audiences an unforgettably fun time. He's partnering with arranger Andy Thompson (Dessa, Taylor Swift) to make his Minnesota Orchestra debut, along with a whole lot of fun surprises. 

NUR-D

Robert Schumann composed his Spring Symphony during the wintertime, dreaming of warmer days to come and the signs of life that would soon abound in nature. This sounds like the kind of activity many of us in Minnesota would understand! Thomas Søndergård conducts this bright, joyful symphony and collaborates with Concertmaster Erin Keefe for a performance of Max Bruch’s elegant First Violin Concerto. The Minnesota Chorale will lend their voices to two works on this program, performing Johannes Brahms’ Schicksalslied and delivering the U.S. premiere of Eleanor Alberga’s Rise Up, O Sun!

Søndergård, Keefe and Brahms

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The Artelize Podcast and Kasper Holten - Pedefining Opera for the modern world

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As the sun peeks through the windows of Orchestra Hall’s Target Atrium, the rich, sonorous blend of five cellos playing traditional spirituals rings throughout the space. Then, the dark tones of cello and bass together add curiosity and warmth. As wind players join the gathering, Brahms’ enthusiastic Serenade No. 1 will leave you feeling breathless, yet also empowered. Be there for the wonder and the peace as Minnesota Orchestra musicians play their final chamber music concert of the 2023–24 season.

Brahms Serenade

Estonian conductor Kristiina Poska makes a long-awaited debut with the Minnesota Orchestra. Joining her for this program is American cellist Sterling Elliott, a fast-rising star who has been winning concerto competitions since he was just 7 years old. Together, Poska, Elliott and the Minnesota Orchestra share bright, sunny music—including crowd favorites by Aaron Copland, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Ludwig van Beethoven—in a program that invites the energy of spring into Orchestra Hall with open arms!

Beethoven and Tchaikovsky

The Music and Mindfulness series explores the intersection of music and mindfulness while allowing audience members to experience performances by Minnesota Orchestra musicians in an intimate and engaging setting. This year, each evening of the series will highlight one of the foundational aspects of mindfulness: intention, attention and attitude. The interplay of music and mindfulness will be explored through Orchestra performances, informative presentations, brief guided meditations and discussion. Both music and mindfulness have been demonstrated to enhance wellbeing. The two are combined throughout this series to support audiences and performers alike in deepening their personal wellbeing and their appreciation of music.

April Music & Mindfulness

Two vibrant orchestral works in under an hour! Make Symphony in 60 part of your weekend and witness the musical power of cellist Sterling Elliott in Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme and hear Beethoven's lighthearted and optimistic Eighth Symphony, conducted by Kristiina Poska.

Beethoven Symphony No. 8

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Marsha Norman, this stirring family chronicle follows the inspirational Celie as she journeys from childhood through joy and despair, anguish and hope, to discover her own unique voice and place in the world.

The Color Purple

Theater Latte Da

The University of Minnesota Horn Studio will host Jaclyn Rainey for a Masterclass on April 1, 2024 from 3:30-5:30 pm in Ultan Recital Hall. Students will perform works from the recital repertoire as well as orchestra excerpts.

Guest Artist Masterclass | Jaclyn Rainey, Acting Associate Principal Horn of the Minnesota Orchestra

Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall

UMN New Music Ensemble | Dreams Transposed

Music can be a potent meeting place between religious traditions, offering a portal for audiences and musicians into another culture. Echoes of the Divine, using a salon format that includes both performance and conversation, features violinist Stephanie Arado, pianist Amy Grinsteiner, guitarist Chris Kachian, and narrator David Jordan Harris. Among the composers whose work is performed are Arvo Pärt, Ofer Ben-Amots, Joseph Achron, Maurice Ravel, Gerald Cohen, Komitas, Isabella Leonarda, and Andrés Segovia.

Echoes of the Divine | A Dialogue Between Jewish and Christian Musical Traditions

Jazz Ensembles I & II

Ted Mann Concert Hall

Jazz Combos

Anne Boleyn dramatizes the life and legacy of Henry VIII’s notorious second wife, who helped change the course of the nation’s history. In Howard Brenton’s epic play, we are transported to the 16th century, where the brilliant-but-reckless young Anne, confident in her sexuality and in her love for Henry, leads the charge for England’s Protestant Reformation. While her marriage to the King provides her with opportunities to further the Protestant cause, the bitter battle between political and religious factions makes her vulnerable to conspiracy charges. Meanwhile, in 1603, King James I discovers Anne’s belongings, which inspires him to explore his own gender and sexuality, while being haunted by her ghost and the religious conflict she helped introduce. This production challenges how Anne Boleyn has been traditionally viewed as either the pawn of an ambitious family or a predator manipulating her way to power, and shows how daring to disrupt the status-quo made her lose her head.

Anne Boleyn – A haunting historical drama

Guthrie Theater

Francesca Anderegg, violin and Grammy-nominated pianist Erika Ribeiro present “Images of Brazil,” original arrangements inspired by Brazilian jazz, samba, frevo and choro. The performance will be accompanied by viewing photography by Brazilian photographer Aline Müller.

Guest Artist Recital | Francesca Anderegg, Violin and Erika Ribeiro, Pianist Present “Images of Brazil”

University of Minnesota School of Music and Balkanicus Institute for Balkan Art, Culture and History present the annual Balkanicus concert, featuring music from Bulgaria, Croatia, and Serbia.

Balkanicus

Join us for an exquisite musical journey with "Daniel Hope & the AIR Ensemble" at the Schubert Club's 2023-2024 season. This special concert, featuring the celebrated British violinist Daniel Hope alongside his close musician friends from the AIR Ensemble, promises an unforgettable exploration of Baroque music. The event is set to take place on Sunday, April 28, at 3:00 PM at the prestigious Minnesota Opera Luminary Arts Center.

Daniel Hope, Schubert Club’s 2023-2024 Featured Artist, has enjoyed a distinguished international solo career spanning over three decades. Known for his versatility and dedication to humanitarian causes, Hope has received numerous accolades, including the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and the 2015 European Culture Prize for Music. For this concert, Hope and the AIR Ensemble will embark on "A Baroque Journey," showcasing the diversity and breadth of Baroque era music. Their performance aims to highlight not only their exceptional musicianship but also the deep camaraderie and shared vision that have united them for more than a decade.

The program for the concert, "A Baroque Journey," will be announced, promising a repertoire that reflects the ensemble's passion for Baroque music and their commitment to delivering performances of the highest caliber.

Tickets for this mesmerizing concert are priced at $33, with a remarkable offer of free admission for kids and students. To secure your seats for this must-attend event, you can purchase tickets online or by calling 651.292.3268. The concert will be held at the Minnesota Opera Luminary Arts Center, located at 700 N 1st Street, Minneapolis, MN, 55401.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness Daniel Hope and the AIR Ensemble as they weave together the rich tapestries of Baroque music, creating an evening of sublime beauty and exceptional artistry.

Daniel Hope & the AIR Ensemble

Luminary Arts Center

From the creative genius of Academy Award®-winning filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer at Large James Cameron and acclaimed National Geographic Explorer and Photographer Brian Skerry, the Disney+ original series Secrets of the Whales takes audiences on an epic journey into the lives of whales, revealing that they are far more like us than ever imagined. 

Secrets Of The Whales

Heavy is the head that wears the crown. So the history goes in Shakespeare’s three dramas encompassing the life and times of key players in the tumultuous English monarchy from 1398 to 1420: Richard II, Henry IV and Henry V. Known as the Henriad or History Cycle, this dramatic feat marks a return to a historic moment for the Guthrie, as it was performed in rotating repertory on our stage more than 30 years ago. Performed by a single company of 25 actors, this three-play event will immerse audiences in Shakespeare’s examination of power, those who seek it and those who are destroyed by the power they crave.

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