Although Leila Josefowicz cut her teeth on standard repertoire, the biggest transformation of her professional life has been the chance to collaborate with living composers. Near the top of that impressive list is John Adams, who she says “changed my life totally.” This program begins with a treat for American history buffs and ends with Tchaikovsky’s emotions riding high.

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Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6

Orchestra Hall Minneapolis

The majestic vaulted ceiling and warm acoustics of St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral create the perfect setting for this virtuosic all-French program. Greg Zelek, "one of the country's most exciting young organists" (Organiste), joins the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers—acclaimed for their "superbly blended sound" (Birmingham Post, UK) and "exemplary technique" (Minneapolis Star Tribune)—performing works by Ducasse, Duruflé, Poulenc, and more. Marvel at the juxtaposition of stunning a cappella singing alongside the sonorous sounds of the four-manual Foley-Baker pipe organ.

Ensemble Singers Featuring Greg Zelek

Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral

Sing Democracy 250 will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026 with a powerful message of hope for democracy through music that represents American history honestly, reflects America’s diversity, and calls all Americans to fulfill their obligations to America—to build together that more perfect union!

Sing Democracy 250

Your favorite characters and music from across the Walt Disney Animation Studios catalog come to life on the Orchestra Hall stage and screen to create a cinematic concert experience like never before. Beloved songs and scores are combined into exciting new medleys and suites, including music from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Moana, Alice in Wonderland, Aladdin, The Jungle Book, Frozen, The Lion King, Fantasia, Encanto, Beauty and the Beast and more.

Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic

Podcast link: https://youtu.be/4hagYvrYbuM

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

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d36M5Hi6O80

The Artelize Podcast - A legacy of innovation in Opera: Celebrating Marc A. Scorca

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59E40S_EQSY

The Artelize Podcast: A love letter that was never sent

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The Artelize Podcast and Adolfo Corrado: Mediterranean flavors, opera and social media

Accordo is a string ensemble composed of present and former principal string players of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Minnesota Orchestra. The group has been named “Best Chamber Ensemble” by the Minneapolis Star Tribune and “the dream team of chamber music” by Minnesota Monthly. Accordo has been performing since 2008 to consistently well sold and enthusiastic audiences.

Accordo: Monday, April 20, 2026

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Jazz Combos

Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall

On April 20 & 22, 2026, Accordo will be joined by Schubert Club’s 2025-2026 Featured Artist, baritone Roderick Williams, for a performance of Franz Schubert’s famous song cycle Die schöne Müllerin, arranged by Roderick Williams for voice and string quartet.

Accordo at Icehouse: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Icehouse MPLS

You know when you’re asked to do something and your gut reaction is, “Absolutely not!” and then you can’t get the idea out of your head? That’s exactly what happened to 80-year-old Richard Strauss when a young American oboist suggested he write a concerto. Thank goodness he gave it more thought.

Brahms Symphony No. 4

This year’s Featured Artist, baritone Roderick Williams OBE, will perform a unique recital in the round with pianist Christopher Glynn at Westminster Hall. For his program, entitled An English Song Winterreise, Williams has chosen English songs which reflect each of the 24 individual songs that make up Franz Schubert’s Winterreise to craft a unique musical journey. This curated song cycle will include works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Benjamin Britten, and Gerald Finzi, as well as more modern works by Judith Weir and Errollyn Wallen.

Roderick Williams OBE, baritone and Christopher Glynn, piano: Recital in the Round

Having played together since the age of five, Russian-born identical twins Julia and Irina Elkina are praised for their “truly remarkable oneness” by critics who also recognize that “each is a formidable pianist in her own right.”

FREE Lunchtime Concert: Julia and Irina Elkina, piano duo

Don’t miss your first listen to the Minnesota Orchestra’s 2026–27 season! Our Season Sampler concert is your exclusive preview of the music and unforgettable moments ahead—all in one exhilarating evening. Be there to experience highlights performed live, hear the stories behind the season, and secure your seats for the season ahead. Hear what is in store and be part of the excitement before the season begins.

2026-27 Season Sampler

Be among the first to step inside the sound of the 2026-27 season at this Season Preview Concert, offered exclusively for our valued subscribers and donors. This intimate matinee concert offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the thrilling season ahead, performed live just for you. Experience captivating musical highlights, hear directly from the performers and share in the anticipation of discovering what’s to come—together, and before anyone else. It’s our way of saying thank you for the essential role you play in bringing this music to life.

2026-27 Season Preview

GRAMMY® and Emmy Award-winning baritone Reginald Smith, Jr (Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Houston Grand Opera) and tenor Chaz’men William-Ali (English National Opera, Duch National Opera, Washington National Opera) will curate and perform an evening of gospel music with Joseph Li (Minnesota Opera VP, Artistic) at the piano.

MNOP+ Gospel Night

Luminary Arts Center

World Music Ensemble

Jazz Arranging Recital

When the Minnesota Orchestra launched its Listening Project in 2021, our goal was to present and record top-notch performances of music by underrepresented composers—in other words, to share music that many of us were not hearing. The project continues this season with Music Director Thomas Søndergård and soprano Janai Brugger.

More to Hear: The Listening Project

Be inspired by the heartbeat of the Jazz Age and enjoy a night where music electrifies the soul. The evening will be a celebration of rhythm, resilience, raw emotion and beats that won’t let you sit still. Join us for this event that will be more than a gala; it will be a tribute to the soul and spirit that stirs within us all.

And All That Jazz

Opera love stories tend to unfold quickly, leaving the composer with the task of supporting a plot with music that speaks volumes. The chord progression at the beginning of Wagner's Tristan and Isolde is a textbook example of musical foreshadowing. In Bartók's psychological thriller Bluebeard's Castle, two extraordinary artists portray a doomed couple.

Søndergård Conducts Wagner and Bartók

American Chamber Music

Capri Theater

Cars fly, trees fight back and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter™ at the start of his second year at Hogwarts™. Adventure and danger await when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber of Secrets has been opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione’s magical abilities and courage.

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