Celebrate the holidays with one of classical music’s most beloved traditions and join the SPCO for our extremely popular annual performances of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah. The SPCO will be joined by an all-star roster of vocal soloists and renowned vocal ensemble The Singers in what is sure to be a wonderful musical experience for the whole family this holiday season.

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Holiday Concerts: Handel’s Messiah

Basilica of Saint Mary

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

With characteristic warmth and virtuosity, the low-voice ensemble weaves together Christmas favorites such as “Es ist ein Ros entsprungen” and Saunder Choi’s incomparable setting of “Angels We Have Heard on High” alongside Sara Bareilles’ gently lilting “Love Is Christmas.” The program also spans a range of cultures and contexts from 12th-century chant by Hildegard von Bingen to Christian Onyeji’s thrilling “Amuworo ayi otu nwa.”

Christmas With Cantus

Hamline Church United Methodist

Meetinghouse Church (Formerly Colonial Church)

St Philip the Deacon Lutheran Church

Trinity Lutheran Church

University of St. Thomas

Zumbro Lutheran Church ELCA

Capri Theater

Westminster Presbyterian Church

KidsJam Workshops are interactive programs that connect kids and families with community teaching artists to learn about the people, cultures, and musical traditions from around the world as they make music, move, and enjoy other creative activities.

KidsJam: Copper Street Brass

Landmark Center

FamilyJam builds on the success of KidsJam Workshops for Homeschool Families – interactive programs that connect kids and families with community teaching artists to learn about the people, cultures, and musical traditions from around the world as they make music, move, and enjoy other creative activities.

FamilyJam: Copper Street Brass

Roman Rabinovich Plays Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the world-renowned flutist, Emmanuel Pahud, as part of the Schubert Club's International Artist Series. This special recital is set to take place on Wednesday, January 22, at 7:30 PM, in the acoustically splendid Ordway Concert Hall, located at 345 Washington St, St. Paul, MN 55102.

Emmanuel Pahud, celebrated for his exceptional talent and musical versatility, returns to the Twin Cities for a rare appearance. Having gained international acclaim as the Principal Flutist of the Berlin Philharmonic at the young age of 22, Pahud is recognized as one of the most exciting and adventurous musicians of our time. His repertoire spans across genres, showing a keen interest in jazz alongside classical music. Critics and audiences alike have hailed Pahud as a new master flutist, with The Guardian newspaper noting his significant impact on the music world.

Throughout his illustrious career, Pahud has not only made his mark with the Berliner Philharmonic but has also enjoyed a successful international career as a soloist and chamber musician. He has recorded a total of 24 discs for EMI Classics, earning him prestigious awards such as the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres and an HonRAM from the Royal Academy of Music in London. Additionally, Pahud serves as a UNICEF Ambassador, further showcasing his dedication to making a difference through music.

The program for the evening will be announced, promising a selection that highlights Pahud's wide-ranging musical interests and exceptional skill. This event is a must-attend for music lovers and anyone interested in experiencing the artistry of one of the finest flutists of our time.

For more information and to secure your tickets, please visit the Schubert Club's website. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a master at work in the intimate setting of the Ordway Concert Hall.

Emmanuel Pahud, flute

Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical music as the Schubert Club presents Tommy Mesa, cello, and Michelle Cann, piano, in a compelling recital. This event is set to take place on Sunday, January 26, at 4:00 PM at the Saint Anthony Park United Church of Christ.

Cuban-American cellist Tommy Mesa, a recipient of the 2023 Sphinx Medal of Excellence Award and winner of several prestigious competitions, teams up with the talented pianist Michelle Cann to perform works from their debut album "Our Stories." This album aims to highlight the voices of composers traditionally underrepresented in classical music. The program will feature two significant sonatas from the early 20th century by Debussy and Shostakovich, as well as pieces by Nadia Boulanger, Kevin Day, and Andrea Casarrubios.

Tommy Mesa has captivated audiences with solo appearances alongside major orchestras such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Cleveland Orchestra, and The Philadelphia Orchestra. Michelle Cann, a Curtis Institute of Music graduate, has an impressive performance history, having debuted with orchestras like The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra. She currently holds the inaugural Eleanor Sokoloff Chair in Piano Studies at the Curtis Institute of Music.

The program for the evening includes:
- NADIA BOULANGER: 3 Pieces for Cello and Piano
- CLAUDE DEBUSSY: Sonata in D Minor
- KEVIN DAY: Sonata for Cello and Piano
- ANDREA CASARRUBIOS: Mensajes del agua
- DIMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH: Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40

Location: Saint Anthony Park United Church of Christ, 2129 Commonwealth Ave, St. Paul, 55108.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the artistry of Tommy Mesa and Michelle Cann as they bring to life a unique selection of classical music.

Tommy Mesa, cello and Michelle Cann, piano

St. Anthony Park United Church of Christ

Haydn’s Fire Symphony

Temple Israel

### Event Description: The Snowy Day - Minnesota Opera

**Event Title:** The Snowy Day

**Dates:** February 8-16, 2025

**Location:** Ordway Music Theater, 345 Washington St, St Paul, MN 55102

**Music By:** Joel Thompson

**Lyrics By:** Andrea Davis Pinkney

**Original Production By:** Omer Ben Seadia

**Synopsis:**
In the fresh snow, every footstep is marked with magic. A young boy named Peter wakes to find that the first snow of winter has fallen overnight, setting the stage for an exciting day of adventure. Peter delights in making footprints in the snow and meeting new friends before returning home to the cozy embrace of Mama and Daddy. Based on the Caldecott Medal-winning book by Ezra Jack Keats, Joel Thompson and Andrea Davis Pinkney’s "The Snowy Day" brings to the stage the fleeting but indelible magic of childhood.

**Performance Schedule:**
- **Saturday, February 8:** 7:30 PM
- **Thursday, February 13:** 7:30 PM
- **Saturday, February 15:** 5:30 PM
- **Sunday, February 16:** 2:00 PM

**Language:** Sung in English with English captions above the stage.

**Cast & Creative Team:**
- **Conductor:** Kelly Kuo
- **Director & Choreographer:** Eboni Adams
- **Peter:** Flora Hawk
- **Mama:** Karen Slack

**Additional Information:**
- **Health and Safety Protocols:** Please refer to the Minnesota Opera's guidelines.
- **Accessibility Services:** Available for attendees.
- **Tickets:** Available for purchase on the Minnesota Opera website.

**Composer Biography:**
Joel Thompson is an Atlanta-based composer, conductor, pianist, and educator.

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For more details and to purchase tickets, visit the Minnesota Opera's official website.

The Snowy Day

Hosted by composer Abbie Betinis, our popular Courtroom Concerts take place at noon most Thursdays in the Landmark Center in downtown Saint Paul. This series features accomplished musicians and composers from the Twin Cities and surrounding area, as well as occasional musical newcomers to the area. These one-hour concerts are free and open to the public.

FREE Courtroom Concert: Thousand Tongues – “Music from the Philippines” Isabella Dawis, soprano; Paolo Debuque, tenor; Walter Tambo, piano

Four Spirits with Abel Selaocoe

FREE Courtroom Concert: Donna Stoering and Friends

Experience the profound and moving opera "Fire Shut Up In My Bones" at the Ordway Concert Hall on Sunday, February 23, at 2:00 PM. This groundbreaking work, based on the 2014 memoir by Charles M. Blow, features music by Terence Blanchard and a libretto by Kasi Lemmons. Having premiered at Opera Theater St. Louis in 2019, it made history at the Metropolitan Opera in 2021 as the first opera by an African American composer to open its season, achieving unparalleled success. The concert production, brought to life by Blanchard, The E-Collective, the Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet, and visual artist Andrew F. Scott, presents excerpts from the opera. Through Blanchard's music and Scott's video projections, audiences are offered an intimate glimpse into the composer's vision and the emotive world he crafted. Join us for an unforgettable performance that continues to affirm opera and classical music's place for everyone.

Location: Ordway Concert Hall, 345 Washington St, St. Paul, MN 55102.

Fire Shut Up In My Bones

Based on the 2014 memoir by Charles M. Blow, with music by Terence Blanchard, and libretto by Kasi Lemmons, the opera Fire Shut Up in My Bones premiered at Opera Theater St. Louis in 2019. The Metropolitan Opera opened its season with the work in in 2021 — the first in its 138 years written by an African American composer. It became an unparalleled success and was staged again during the Met’s 2023-2024 season. In an effort to continue the message that opera and classical music are for everyone, Blanchard and The E-Collective have teamed up with the Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet and visual artist Andrew F. Scott to create a concert production that features excerpts from the opera performed by the composer, this incredible ensemble, and two guest singers. The music and Scott’s video projections give the audience a look inside the mind of Blanchard and the world he created.

Fire Shut Up in My Bones with the Turtle Island Quartet

Based on the 2014 memoir by Charles M. Blow, with music by Terence Blanchard, and libretto by Kasi Lemmons, the opera Fire Shut Up in My Bones premiered at Opera Theater St. Louis in 2019. The Metropolitan Opera opened its season with the work in in 2021 – the first in its 138 years written by an African American composer. It became an unparalleled success and was staged again during the Met’s 2023-2024 season. In an effort to continue the message that opera and classical music are for everyone, Blanchard and The E-Collective have teamed up with the Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet and visual artist Andrew F. Scott to create a concert production that features excerpts from the opera performed by the composer, this incredible ensemble, and two guest singers. The music and Scott’s video projections give the audience a look inside the mind of Blanchard and the world he created.

FREE Courtroom Concert: Artaria String Quartet

Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires

Eden Prairie Campus

Saint Paul's United Church of Christ

In the face of fear and the wake of the unimaginable, music offers the courage to rise up and shout out truths to which words cannot speak. Nkeiru Okoye responds to the events of September 11, 2001 with “a march to acknowledge those fighting on behalf of our safety, and yet a sparkling celebration of life for those of us who continue living.” Shostakovich’s monumental fifth symphony journeys from torment to rebirth under the oppressive watch of the Soviet state.

Rise

St. Catherine University

Haydn’s Drum Roll Symphony with Richard Egarr

Perhaps more than any other composer since Beethoven, Dimitri Shostakovich employed the string quartet as a vehicle for his deepest and most personal ruminations on the human condition. Composed over a span of 36 years, his 15 string quartets are deeply personal, and capture both his inner world and his evolution as a composer.

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