A Season Of Extraordinary Music

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New Beginnings
A Season of Extraordinary Music
Osmo Vänskä
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A Season to Celebrate
Starry, Starry Night:
A Gala Concert Benefiting the Minnesota Orchestra
The connection between conductor
Fri Sep 5 8pm
and artists as the baton first rises.
Osmo Vänskä, conductor
Renée Fleming, soprano
The collectively-held breath of audience
An evening of glamour and glitter! Our brilliant Music Director Osmo Vänskä returns to the
podium to lead the Minnesota Orchestra, joined by the celestial Renée Fleming. Together,
they're launching our new season in dazzling style. Stay for the festive post-concert
celebration and enjoy the stunning views of the shimmering stars over the city from our
beautiful new lobby spaces! Join us for this star-studded, never-to-be-repeated experience,
a heavenly evening to remember.
members, united in anticipation. The
emotion of the music washing over
each and every soul. We unite—to
Please note: This concert is approximately 75 minutes with no intermission.
present a new season of extraordinary
Lake Harriet: Free Concert for the Community
music and inspiring themes designed
Sun Sep 14 3pm Lake Harriet Bandshell
William Eddins, conductor
by Music Director Osmo Vänskä and
GLINKA
STRAUSS
TCHAIKOVSKY
BORODIN
Minnesota Orchestra musicians to
touch the hearts of each listener.
renÉe fleming
Overture to Ruslan and Ludmila
Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks
Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy-Overture
Polovtsian Dances, from Prince Igor
Join us for this free community concert, an early-autumn delight at Lake Harriet. Pack a
picnic basket and bring the family to south Minneapolis for an afternoon of glorious music
to celebrate the start of our 2014-15 season! The patriarch of Russian classical music,
Glinka turns Pushkin poetry into musical gold in Ruslan and Ludmila. Strauss delights with
that merry prankster, Till Eulenspiegel, a wonderful showpiece for horn and clarinet. Tragic
romance is heartbreakingly rendered in Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet. And we dance the
afternoon away, courtesy of Borodin's sprightly Polovtsian Dances.
We are thrilled to share this new
season of beauty and wonder.
Season Opening: A Grand New Beginning
Join us in the celebration.
Fri Sep 26 & Sat Sep 27 8pm / Sun Sep 28 2pm
Alisa Weilerstein, cello
Linh Kauffman, soprano / Adriana Zabala, mezzo / Minnesota Chorale
BARBER
MAHLER
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Cello Concerto
Symphony No. 2, Resurrection
Come celebrate rebirth and reunion at Orchestra Hall! The Orchestra joins a treasured
friend, the superb Alisa Weilerstein, in a performance of Barber's Cello Concerto, known
for its brilliant musical fireworks. And what could be more appropriate for this concert
than Mahler's monumental Symphony No. 2, Resurrection? Using tremendous musical
forces, including soloists and the Minnesota Chorale, Osmo Vänskä brings to thrilling life
Mahler's concept of the symphony as a world unto itself.
Alisa Weilerstein
Osmo Vänskä
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He's a musical giant, a master of genres, from operas and symphonies to his
famous tone poems. And on the 150th anniversary of Richard Strauss' birth, we
celebrate his genius with three sets of extraordinary concerts. They’re presented
by a stellar array of conductors and soloists—and the entire Minnesota Orchestra,
unleashing its full power in this magnificent music. Gain a fresh perspective on the
Strauss you love and discover pieces sure to become new favorites!
From Tchaikovsky’s lush romanticism to the enthralling sounds of Prokofiev,
Stravinsky and Shostakovich, we take you on a musical journey to the very heart of
Russia. Each of these compositions calls out to the soul, igniting passion, joy and awe
at the sheer abundance of musical inventiveness from these Russian composers.
Traverse the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries with the best of Russian music at these
amazing performances.
A Strauss Celebration: Immortal Stories
The Art of Russia: Energy and Elegance
Andrew Litton, conductor / Anthony Ross, cello
Courtney Lewis, conductor / Kirill Gerstein, piano
Thu Oct 9 11am / Fri Oct 10 & Sat Oct 11 8pm
anthony Ross
STRAUSS Don Quixote
Salome’s Dance (Dance of the Seven Veils), from Salome
Suite from Der Rosenkavalier
In Don Quixote, the tone poem Strauss based on Cervantes’ immortal novel, Principal Cello
Anthony Ross takes the title role, joined by Principal Viola Thomas Turner as his faithful
squire Sancho Panza. Strauss called it "Fantastic Variations," and we think you'll agree!
Salome’s Dance of the Seven Veils is one of the most sensual (and shocking) scenes in all of
opera. We close with the enchanting and gorgeous Suite from Der Rosenkavalier.
COFFEE CONCERT
Oct 9
Free refreshments and entertainment
Coach bus transportation available
Pre-Concert Discussion
Oct 9 10:15am (Auditorium)
Oct 10 & Oct 11 7:15pm (Target Atrium)
A Strauss Celebration: Shadows and Light
Thu Oct 16 11am / Fri Oct 17 8pm
Osmo Vänskä, conductor and clarinet / Andrew Staupe, piano
STRAUSS
Osmo Vänskä
Suite for Winds / Burleske for Piano and Orchestra
Metamorphosen / Death and Transfiguration
Osmo Vänskä is clarinetist in the Suite for Winds, joined by 12 musicians for this early
Strauss work, showing Wagner's influence on the young composer. He returns to the
podium to lead the dancing Burleske, featuring magnetic young pianist Andrew Staupe.
The mood darkens in Metamorphosen for strings, viewed as the composer’s lament for the
cultural devastation of World War II. Culminating in celestial harp arpeggios, the ethereal
tone poem Death and Transfiguration meditates on the life and death of an artist.
COFFEE CONCERT
Oct 16
Oct 16 10:15am (Auditorium)
Thu Nov 6 11am / Fri Nov 7 & Sat Nov 8 8pm
TCHAIKOVSKy
SHOSTAKOVICH
PROKOFIEV
STRAVINSKY
Selections from The Snow Maiden
Piano Concerto No. 2
Divertimento from The Fairy’s Kiss
kirill gerstein
Russian magic flows through this program. The phenomenal Kirill Gerstein takes the keyboard
for two shining piano concertos, witty and expansive gems by Shostakovich and Prokofiev.
Saluting our partnership with the Russian Museum of Art and its fall exhibit of folk art, we
open and close with beautiful music inspired by Russian folk tales: Tchaikovsky’s incidental
music for The Snow Maiden and the Divertimento from Stravinsky’s “Tchaikovsky” ballet, The
Fairy’s Kiss—a tribute to Tchaikovsky himself, the composer Stravinsky loved the most.
COFFEE CONCERT
Nov 6
Nov 6 10:15am (Auditorium)
Nov 7 & 8 7:15pm (Target Atrium)
The Art of Russia: The Slavic Soul
Thu Nov 13 11am / Fri Nov 14 & Sat Nov 15 8pm
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Hannu Lintu, conductor / Jonathan Biss, piano
NAZAYKINSKAYA
MOZART
PROKOFIEV
Winter Bells
Symphony No. 5
A star from our 2010 Composer Institute, Polina Nazaykinskaya, says her emotional Winter
Bells comes "from the depth of my heart." Keyboard wonder Jonathan Biss brings out all the
depth and operatic drama in this concerto from Mozart. And the lush, characterful scoring in
Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony—written in just one month—tells stories without words. Finnish
conductor Hannu Lintu is on the podium for this stirring concert.
COFFEE CONCERT
Nov 13
Nov 13 10:15am (Auditorium)
NIGHTCAP
POST-CONCERT PERFORMANCE
Nov 15 (Target Atrium)
Ticket required
A Strauss Celebration: Musical Mountains
jonathan Biss
Fri Oct 24 & Sat Oct 25 8pm
MUSIC UP CLOSE—concert enhancements
Edo de Waart, conductor
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Look for the Music Up Close symbol throughout this booklet to identify concert enhancements. Music Up Close programs offer Minnesota Orchestra
audiences a variety of ways to enhance their concert experience before, during and after the concert performance.
String Sextet from Capriccio / Serenade in E-flat major
An Alpine Symphony
Our final Strauss celebration opens with the radiant string sextet from his last opera,
Capriccio. We jump to the beginning of the composer’s career for his Serenade in E-flat
major, written when he was just 17. For our grand finale, we have the majestic masterwork,
An Alpine Symphony, which uses Strauss' entire palette of sonorities. Don't miss hearing our
former Music Director Edo de Waart lead the Orchestra on this journey!
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From casual lobby entertainment to interactive pre-concert discussions or intimate post-concert chamber performances—you’ll find great ways to
complete your concert experience.
MUSIC UP CLOSE
Concert enhancements include:
• Pre-concert Discussions
• Coffee Concerts: Refreshments and Entertainment
• NightCaps: Post-concert Performances
• Coach Bus: Transportation
Most enhancements are free; occasionally programs will require a paid ticket for entrance. We are pleased to offer coach bus transportation for our
11am Classical Concerts from multiple locations in the Twin Cities metro. Tickets required. Call or order online. Visit our website for information and
added programming—details can be found online with each concert listing. Music Up Close updates are also sent to ticket holders via our concert
email reminder.
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Musician Spotlight: Celebrating John Miller, Jr.
Fri Nov 21 & Sat Nov 22 8pm / Sun Nov 23 2pm
Eiji Oue, conductor
John Miller, Jr., Mark Kelley, J. Christopher Marshall, Norbert Nielubowski, bassoon
GABRIELI
DIETTER
TCHAIKOVSKY
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Winterfest
SHAKESPEARE
Classical
[Brass selection to be announced]
Concerto for Two Bassoons
Symphony No. 5
This concert shines the spotlight on our bassoon section, particularly Principal Bassoon
John Miller, Jr., now in his 44th year with the Orchestra—and the longest-tenured principal
player ever in the Orchestra's history. He solos in Dietter's Concerto for Two Bassoons, with
the second part taken in turn by each of his section colleagues. Framing their distinctive,
mellow double-reed sound are Gabrieli's rich brass harmonies and Tchaikovsky's impassioned
Symphony No. 5, a meditation on fate that concludes in a triumphal march. On the podium is
our former music director Eiji Oue, famed for his charismatic performances. Come celebrate
the many moods of a grand symphony orchestra!
Nov 21 & 22 7:15pm (Target Atrium)
Composer Institute
Future Classics
A dream of a midwinter! All the world—especially Orchestra Hall—is a stage
when the spotlight is on Shakespeare–inspired works. Revel in the power of
music and words, with repertoire from Tchaikovsky and Mendelssohn, Prokofiev
and Bernstein, Walton and Sibelius, all displaying the Bard’s tragic and comic
best. Osmo Vänskä and esteemed guest conductors direct the action from the
podium, culminating in Vänskä’s own thrilling rendition of The Tempest.
Shakespeare Winterfest: Chivalry and Romance
Thu Jan 22 11am / Fri Jan 23 & Sat Jan 24 8pm
Mark Wigglesworth, conductor / actors and narrator to be announced
WALTON
BRUCKNER
Suite from Henry V
Symphony No. 4, Romantic
The curtain rises on our Shakespeare Winterfest with Prince Hal, newly crowned King of
England, leading his men to victory over the French. William Walton penned the score for
Lawrence Olivier’s 1944 film version of Henry V—and it is pure cinematic sweep. Mark
Wigglesworth then leads our star musicians into the medieval forest of Bruckner’s Fourth
Symphony. Called “Romantic” by the composer himself, the work is his most popular, and
conjures storybook castles, mounted knights and the call to the hunt.
COFFEE CONCERT
Jan 22
Fri Jan 16 8pm
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Jan 22 10:15am (Auditorium)
Jan 23 & 24 7:15pm (Target Atrium)
Osmo Vänskä, conductor / host to be announced
KATI AGÓCS
EUGENE BIRMAN
TEXU KIM
LOREN LOIACONO
Perpetual Summer
Tomorrow, at Dawn
Splash!
Stalks, Hounds
EVAN MEIER
Fire Music
MATTHEW PETERSON Hyperborea
MICHAEL SCHACHTER Freylekhe Tanzen
You heard it here first! Tomorrow’s symphonic classics, arriving at Orchestra Hall thanks to
the Minnesota Orchestra’s Composer Institute. Directed by Pulitzer Prize-winner Kevin Puts,
the Institute gathers the brightest emerging composers from far and wide, bringing them
to Minnesota for an intensive week with the Orchestra and Osmo Vänskä. It's boot camp
for our musicians, too; they have just five days to prepare pieces that no one, including the
composers, has ever heard performed by a world-class orchestra before this very moment! At
the concert, the composers also give priceless insight into their creations. It's a thrilling way
to experience new music and your chance to witness its unveiling!
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Shakespeare Winterfest: Star-Crossed Lovers
Fri Jan 30 & Sat Jan 31 8pm
TCHAIKOVSKY
BERNSTEIN
PROKOFIEV
Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy-Overture
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Selections from Romeo and Juliet
Never was a story of more woe! Osmo Vänskä leads the Orchestra in three different
realizations of the world’s most famous love story. Tchaikovsky’s Fantasy-Overture is lush
and romantic, while Prokofiev’s richly dark melodies portend the tragic fate of the starcrossed lovers. In Bernstein’s urban retelling, rival gangs rumble and mambo their way
through a score that, in the end, leaves us hopeful that love endures, “Somewhere.”
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Shakespeare Winterfest: A Winter’s Tale
Shakespeare Winterfest: The Tempest
Christopher Warren-Green, conductor / Augustin Hadelich, violin
Osmo Vänskä, conductor / Lilli Paasikivi, mezzo
Joe Dowling, narrator
Thu Feb 5 11am / Fri Feb 6 8pm
LARSSON
TCHAIKOVSKY
DVOŘÁK
A Winter’s Tale
Violin Concerto
Symphony No. 9, From the New World
A lyrical Scandinavian take on Shakespeare opens the concert: utterly charming, sweetly
pastoral music by the Swede Lars-Erik Larsson, inspired by the Bard’s late-period romance.
Augustin Hadelich solos in the majestic Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Hailed for his gorgeous
sound, this young German virtuoso will bring out all the depth and emotion of Tchaikovsky's
masterpiece. Our British-Swedish-Russian-German connections finally lead us home—to the
stirring New World Symphony of Dvořák, a wonderful showpiece for the Orchestra.
COFFEE CONCERT
Feb 5
Feb 5 10:15am (Auditorium)
Thu Feb 19 11am / Fri Feb 20 & Sat Feb 21 8pm
BERLIOZ
SIBELIUS
Les Nuits d’été (Summer Nights)
Selections from The Tempest
Shakespeare Winterfest comes to its dramatic conclusion with The Tempest, as interpreted
by Sibelius and Osmo Vänskä, who leads his own arrangement of this suite in a first-time
performance in Minnesota narrated by Joe Dowling, Director of the Guthrie Theater. The
gifted mezzo Lilli Paasikivi, principal soloist and artistic director of the Finnish National
Opera, sings the role of the spirit slave Ariel, who helps conjure the island storm of the title.
But first the stage is set by Berlioz, a great Shakespeare fan, and his lovely six-movement
song cycle Les Nuits d’été.
COFFEE CONCERT
Feb 19
“Be not afeard;
the isle is full
of noises,
Sounds and sweet
airs, that give
delight and
hurt not.”
−Shakespeare, The Tempest
Shakespeare Winterfest: All the World’s a Stage
Thu Feb 12 11am / Fri Feb 13 8pm / Orchestra Hall
Sat Feb 14 8pm / Northrop
Yan Pascal Tortelier, conductor / Gil Shaham, violin
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"Once I...heard a
mermaid...
Uttering such
dulcet and
harmonious breath
That the rude
sea grew civil
at her song
And certain stars
shot madly from
their spheres...”
MENDELSSOHN
KORNGOLD
HINDEMITH
RAVEL
Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Violin Concerto
Concert Music for Strings and Brass
Suite No. 2 from Daphnis and Chloe
Theater and genius in their many forms are showcased, from the stage to ballet, even to
Hollywood! Mendelssohn produced his famous Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream
when he was just 17, and it never fails to delight. Erich Korngold made his mark in ’30s and
’40s movie spectacles, but he also composed remarkable concert music. Gil Shaham (hailed
by the Los Angeles Times for his “brilliant, almost ecstatic performance”) has made the
Korngold Concerto one of his signature works. We hear two more "soundtracks"—a striking
strings-and-brass showpiece by Hindemith, spiced with jazz, and Ravel’s timeless Daphnis
and Chloe, written for the legendary Sergei Diaghilev and his Ballets Russes. Wonderful,
dramatic music!
COFFEE CONCERT
Feb 12
−Shakespeare, A Midsummer
Night’s Dream
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SpiritSpring
Spirit and Spring: The Light Above
Thu Apr 2 11am / Fri Apr 3 & Sat Apr 4 8pm
Osmo Vänskä, conductor / Erin Keefe, violin / pianist to be announced
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV
MESSIAEN
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS
RESPIGHI
Russian Easter Overture
Exotic Birds
The Lark Ascending
Church Windows
Osmo Vänskä begins our tribute to spirit and spring with Rimsky-Korsakov’s transcendent
Russian Easter Overture, celebrating both the resurrection of Christ and the rebirth of
the earth after the death of winter. The arrival of spring is further heralded in Vaughan
Williams’ The Lark Ascending, its exquisite melodies delivered by Concertmaster Erin
Keefe. Messiaen called birds “the greatest musicians” on the planet; hear them sing in this
enchanting showpiece for piano. The program concludes with Respighi’s Church Windows,
each movement depicting a different biblical scene.
Roberto Abbado
COFFEE CONCERT
Apr 2
Apr 2 10:15am (Auditorium)
NIGHTCAP
Post-Concert Performance
Apr 4 (Target Atrium)
Ticket required
Spirit and Spring: Song of the Earth
Fri Apr 10 & Sat Apr 11 8pm
Since the dawn of time,
spring has symbolized
rebirth and renewal—themes
newly resonant for the
Minnesota Orchestra and all
who care about it. Join us
as we observe and explore
this blissful time of growth,
journeying through the
primal paradise of those who
celebrate Mother Earth and
reflecting on spring rituals
around the world. These
concerts include thoughtful
pre- and post-concert music
events and conversations
for deeper reflection and
inspiration.
Mark Wigglesworth, conductor / Mihoko Fujimura, mezzo / Stuart Skelton, tenor
HAYDN
MAHLER
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sarah hicks
Verdi Requiem
THE GREAT AMERICAN MUSICAL
Roberto Abbado, conductor
Minnesota Chorale / Vocal soloists to be announced
with the Minnesota Orchestra
Thu Mar 19 11am / Fri Mar 20 & Sat Mar 21 8pm
Sun Mar 22 2pm
Fri Feb 27 & Sat Feb 28 8pm
VERDI
Requiem
Travel to the gates of heaven when the illustrious conductor Roberto
Abbado leads the Minnesota Orchestra, the Minnesota Chorale and
four soaring-voiced soloists in Verdi’s magnificent, heart-stopping
Requiem. The spine-tingling Dies irae—day of wrath—never fails
to provoke chills; you’ll be holding your breath as the trumpets
proclaim the Day of Judgment. Profound themes of death and
redemption are nothing short of ethereal in the hands of two Italian
masters—composer and conductor. Pure operatic drama!
Please note: This concert is approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel
Symphony No. 45, Farewell
Das Lied von der Erde (The Song of the Earth)
Haydn suggests the unthinkable—the departure of the entire orchestra—in his Farewell
Symphony, which ends when the musicians, one-by-one, stop playing, extinguish their
lights and walk off the stage. The always-zestful Mark Wigglesworth conducts this grand
exit, which fortunately for us all, is only temporary. Also magnificent is Mahler’s deeply
spiritual song cycle Das Lied von der Erde, reflecting on youth, beauty and Mother Earth.
NIGHTCAP
Apr 11 (Target Atrium)
Ticket required
Sarah Hicks, conductor / Robert Neu, stage director
Cast to be announced
Spirit and Spring: Primal Paradise
Here’s a theater lover’s dream come true: performances of a beloved
Broadway musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel—featuring
one of the world’s great ensembles, our own Minnesota Orchestra,
with fantastic actors, costumes and choreography. As carnival barker
Billy Bigelow woos and weds Julie Jordan, their heartrending story
unfolds in one unforgettable song after another. Revel in music
performed as its creators intended, by a full symphony orchestra—
and see why Carousel is one of musical theater's greatest, most soulstirring masterpieces!
Michael Stern, conductor / Simon Trpčeski, piano
COFFEE CONCERT
Mar 19
Mar 19 10:15am (Auditorium)
Thu Apr 23 11am / Fri Apr 24 8pm
GRIFFEs
RACHMANINOFF
STRAVINSKY
The Pleasure Dome of Kubla-Khan
The Rite of Spring
Riots broke out when Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring premiered in Paris in 1913. Audiences
were shocked by its themes of pagan worship and virgin sacrifice. A century later, this
groundbreaking masterpiece is as riveting as ever. Kansas City Symphony Music Director
Michael Stern conducts this exciting program, which also features Rachmaninoff’s
demanding Third Piano Concerto performed by the outstanding Simon Trpčeski. The
concert opens with Griffes’ The Pleasure Dome of Kubla-Khan, inspired by the Coleridge
poem about paradise, both sacred and savage.
COFFEE CONCERT
Apr 23
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AMERICAN
VOICES
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Of thee I sing! From the classics of Bernstein and Copland to contemporary works
from composers like Eric Whitacre and the Twin Cities’ Steve Heitzeg, the canon of
American music continues to grow, with many new additions to the repertoire, we’re
proud to say, premiering right here at Orchestra Hall. With selections both innovative
and traditional, this pair of concerts pays tribute to our country’s musical diversity—
with all-American Minnesota stars in the spotlight.
American Voices: Made in America
Divertimento
American Nomad [World Premiere]
Clarinet Concerto
Acadia
A roster of Minnesota Orchestra stars headlines this concert of American classics. Former
Principal Clarinet Burt Hara returns from Los Angeles to perform Brooklyn-born Aaron
Copland’s famous Clarinet Concerto. Trumpeter Charles Lazarus takes center stage with
the jazz-influenced American Nomad, a new work written for him by Twin Cities-based
composer Steve Heitzeg. And former Associate Conductor Mischa Santora leads the
program that also features compositions by two more New Yorkers: Leonard Bernstein’s
witty, nostalgic Divertimento and Judd Greenstein’s multifaceted Acadia, which received
its world premiere in 2012 in a “fiery, committed performance” (Star Tribune) and was
commissioned by hundreds of Minnesota Orchestra supporters and the Orchestra.
COFFEE CONCERT
Apr 30
BRAHMS
BEETHOVEN
garrick ohlsson
Symphony No. 7
We begin with the extraordinary Garrick Ohlsson and his marvelous rendition of
Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1. Leading this youthful and vigorous early work—the
composer wrote it when he was just 25—is our esteemed Conductor Laureate, Stanislaw
Skrowaczewski, approaching his 92nd birthday. He concludes this exhilarating program
with Beethoven’s dance-infused Symphony No. 7.
COFFEE CONCERT
May 21
May 21 10:15am (Auditorium)
May 22 & 23 7:15pm (Target Atrium)
NIGHTCAP
POST-CONCERT PERFORMANCE
May 23 (Target Atrium)
Ticket required
Piano Legends: André Watts with Osmo Vänskä
André Watts, piano
Fri May 8 & Sat May 9 8pm / Sun May 10 2pm
Eric Whitacre, conductor and composer
Manny Laureano, trumpet / Marni J. Hougham, English horn / Minnesota Chorale
NEWMAN
COPLAND
BRYANT
ADAMS
WHITACRE
Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, conductor
Garrick Ohlsson, piano
Thu May 28 11am / Fri May 29 & Sat May 30 8pm
American Voices: Light and Gold
charles lazarus
Brahms wrote just two piano concertos, 22 years apart—and you’ll hear both in
consecutive weeks when two great pianists combine forces with two distinguished
conductors. Virtuosos Garrick Ohlsson and André Watts are joined by Osmo Vänskä
and our beloved Conductor Laureate Stanislaw Skrowaczewski for these breathtaking performances. Each concerto is paired with a symphonic masterpiece, the first
with Beethoven’s dancing Seventh, the second with Sibelius’ lyrical Third—a specialty
of the Vänskä-Minnesota Orchestra team.
Thu May 21 11am / Fri May 22 & Sat May 23 8pm
Mischa Santora, conductor
Burt Hara, clarinet / Charles Lazarus, trumpet
Burt Hara
L E G E N D S
Piano Legends: Garrick Ohlsson with Stanislaw Skrowaczewski
Thu Apr 30 11am / Fri May 1 8pm
BERNSTEIN
HEITZEG
COPLAND
GREENSTEIN
PIANO
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SIBELIUS
BRAHMS
Symphony No. 3
stanislaw skrowaczewski
Our second week of piano greats features the wildly popular André Watts with Brahms’
grand and warm Piano Concerto No. 2. The composer called it “a tiny, tiny, pianoforte
concerto with a tiny, tiny wisp of a scherzo.” It is anything but that. Osmo Vänskä brings
his inimitable touch to a program that opens with Sibelius’ Symphony No. 3, soon to
be recorded by the Orchestra as part of a multi-year exploration of the Finnish national
hero’s masterpieces.
Blow It Up, Start Again
Quiet City
Ecstatic Waters
Harmonium
Lux Aurumque
Grammy-winning American conductor and composer Eric Whitacre may be most famous
for his cutting-edge virtual choir projects (for a preview of his Lux Aurumque, watch the
virtual version on YouTube), but he’s also devoted to collaborating with Twin Cities artists.
A rock star of the global choral scene, Whitacre returns to lead an evening of otherworldly
harmonizing mixed with contemporary orchestral works, ranging from Copland’s 1941
Quiet City to a brand new, still-in-progress work by the conductor himself. The program
concludes with the stirring Lux Aurumque—the “Light and Gold” of our title.
COFFEE CONCERT
May 28
May 28 10:15am (Auditorium)
NIGHTCAP
May 9 (Target Atrium)
Ticket required
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Holiday
Classical
Season Finale
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Big Band Holidays: Jazz at Lincoln Center
Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
and special guest Cécile McLorin Salvant
Tue Dec 2 7:30pm
For a single glorious night, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
with Wynton Marsalis is heading back to Orchestra Hall. Beloved
by Twin Cities music fans, these top-class musicians are America’s
ambassadors of jazz, performing everywhere from Moscow to
Berlin, from São Paolo to Yokohama. Trumpeter and Music Director
Wynton Marsalis is a true renaissance man, a master of jazz and
classical traditions, a revered educator—and an acknowledged
cultural leader. He and the JLCO will have Orchestra Hall swingin’,
as will the bluesy stylings of singer Cécile McLorin Salvant, one of
today's hottest young jazz vocalists.
Please note: The Minnesota Orchestra does not perform on this program.
MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA
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Messiah: Hallelujah!
Fri Dec 12 8pm / Central Lutheran Church
Sat Dec 13 8pm / Orchestra Hall
Christopher Warren-Green, conductor
Anna Devin, soprano / Lawrence Zazzo, countertenor
Barry Banks, tenor / Derek Welton, bass-baritone
Minnesota Chorale
Rejoice greatly! Handel's immortal Messiah gets two jubilant
performances under the baton of the renowned Christopher
Warren-Green. The Orchestra is joined by the Minnesota Chorale
and four distinguished vocal soloists, to produce a musical
experience that will be nothing short of extraordinary. That story
about King George II standing for the “Hallelujah Chorus” may
not be true, but we're confident these concerts will have you on
your feet.
osmo vÄnskÄ
Season Finale: Sibelius and Mahler
Fri Jun 5 & Sat Jun 6 8pm
SIBELIUS
MAHLER
Symphony No. 6
Symphony No. 7
Symphony No. 1, Titan
The Minnesota Orchestra won its first-ever Grammy Award for Best Orchestral
Performance with a Sibelius recording—and no wonder. Osmo Vänskä is the
world’s preeminent expert in the work of his fellow Finn, and under his baton,
the music is magically transformed. Vänskä and the Orchestra complete their
cycle of Sibelius symphonies with his final two: the mysterious Sixth and the
one-movement Seventh, its C-major ending a triumphant culmination of the
composer’s life’s work. The program concludes—as the season began—with
Mahler. His epic First Symphony takes us on a sonic journey full of orchestral
color, for a celebratory finish to this historic season.
“White-cold and
white-hot, Vänskä's
performance has
an elemental
austerity.”
−The Guardian
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Holiday
Holiday
Navidad en Cuba: Christmas in Havana Cathedral
A Scandinavian Christmas
with the Minnesota Orchestra and The Rose Ensemble
Sun Dec 14 2pm
Sat Dec 20 2pm / Sun Dec 21 7pm
Conductor to be announced / Rose Ensemble, vocalists
Sarah Hicks, conductor
Christina Baldwin and Robb Asklof, vocals / Patrick Harison, accordion
Ethnic Dance Theatre / Minnesota Boychoir / Twin Cities Girls Chorus
Program includes:
salas
Misa de Navidad
JERUSALEM
Response for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Response for St. Joseph
the rose ensemble
Orchestra Hall is magically transformed into Havana Cathedral for this Christmas concert
with a rich Latin flavor. In a first-ever collaboration, the Orchestra will be joined by the
Twin Cities’ own Rose Ensemble, specialists in vocal music from around the world. You’ll
thrill to the sounds of the 18th-century Cuban Christmas mass they perform, and you’ll
delight in their music from the Mexican Baroque. Be prepared for a stunning rhythmic
tradition that sparkles with energy and excitement—Feliz Navidad!
Nobody celebrates a Scandinavian Christmas better than the Minnesota Orchestra. Bundle
up the whole family in your favorite Nordic sweaters for a delectable concert of warm
Christmas cheer. Special guests include Minnesota vocalists Christina Baldwin and Robb
Asklof, button accordionist Patrick Harison and two children’s choirs, all bringing you
lovely music from Denmark, Sweden and Norway. The festivities extend beyond the stage
with a sing-along and holiday treats in the lobby, not to mention the candlelit Santa Lucia
procession. Don’t miss this magical Minnesota Orchestra tradition!
scandinavian christmas
Kathy Mattea
Songs and the Season
Sat Dec 20 8pm
Canadian Brass
Christmas Time is Here
Wed Dec 17 7:30pm
Hark! The herald trumpets sing—along with horn, trombone and tuba—in this most
wonderful holiday highlight, Christmas with Canadian Brass. The five brass masters
amaze audiences with their exquisite ensemble playing, their wide-ranging repertoire and
the sheer joy of their music-making. Hear thrilling versions of classic carols, sacred music,
popular Christmas tunes, plus traditional and novel fare, such as the beloved A Charlie
Brown Christmas. Even the Grinch would love these concerts!
Jingle Bell Doc
Canadian brass
Fri Dec 19 8pm / Sun Dec 21 2pm
Doc Severinsen, conductor and trumpet
Minnesota Chorale / additional artists to be announced
Kathy Mattea—one of Nashville’s most soulful singers—is welcomed back to Orchestra
Hall for a concert with distinctive holiday style. Settle in for a blend of old favorites
with music from her acclaimed holiday albums, Joy for Christmas Day and the Grammy
Award-winning Good News. From her organic re-imagining of traditional carols like “O
Little Town of Bethlehem” and “I Saw Three Ships," to her meditative “Mary, Did You
Know?” and the powerful gospel song “Somebody’s Talkin’ ‘Bout Jesus,” Mattea will focus
on the spiritual side of Christmas, bringing joy, reverence and enrichment to your own
celebration of the season.
kathy mattea
New Year’s Eve:
Sparkling Gershwin
to Ring in the New Year!
Wed Dec 31 7pm & 10pm
Osmo Vänskä, conductor / Sylvia McNair, soprano
Never mind Santa Claus: Pops Conductor Laureate Doc Severinsen is coming to town!
More jolly than St. Nick, this beloved trumpeter is fit as a fiddle and playing better than
ever as he returns for his annual visit with two concerts of holiday hits. “Jingle Bell Doc”
also features the Minnesota Chorale at its most festive, singing in the season with our
sure-to-be-sequined conductor. Don’t be left out in the cold. Doc is guaranteed to dazzle
and delight—and his shows are guaranteed to sell out!
A romantic symphonic concert on New Year’s Eve is a
glamorous tradition in capitals across the globe. This
season, the Minnesota Orchestra will ring in the New
Year, led by Music Director Osmo Vänskä and featuring
Grammy Award-winning soprano Sylvia McNair, the
perfect chanteuse for this festive evening.
This pair of special concerts showcases Gershwin
favorites and surprise orchestral delights announced
from the stage. Our early show lets you get to your
evening plans—or join us for our late concert and
celebrate with us afterwards in the lobby as we toast
the New Year with more entertainment and, of course,
bubbly champagne!
Please note: Each concert is approximately 90 minutes
with no intermission.
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LIVE at orchestra hall
Disney FANTASIA – Live In Concert
That’s Amore!
Sarah Jane McMahon, J. Mark McVey and Sal Viviano, vocals
Sat Nov 29 8pm
Sun Nov 30 2pm
christopher lloyd
out of this world / Film featuring NASA visuals
American Riffs: A Veterans Day Celebration
Christopher Lloyd, narrator
Film by astronomer José Francisco Salgado, Ph.D., featuring NASA
visuals
Charles Lazarus, trumpet / Tommy Barbarella, piano and keyboards
Jeff Bailey, bass / David Schmalenberger, drums
Who better to host this program of other-worldly music than actor
Christopher Lloyd? He mastered both time and space as Doc Brown
in the Back to the Future movies—and these concerts are filled with
memorable movie connections. We’ll hear the all-important Star
Trek medley and other blockbuster hits by Hollywood master John
Williams, as well as Holst’s audience favorite The Planets (which
influenced many film composers, including Williams) and both
Strausses' stellar contributions to 2001: A Space Odyssey. And
Clair de lune? Fun fact: it was cut from ©Disney's original Fantasia,
but the haunting short film survives online. All this and mindblowing NASA images; boldly go to Orchestra Hall!
“When the world seems to
shine like you've had too
much wine, that’s amore!”
On this February night, our love for Italy shines in a concert that
showcases her beloved music. You’ll hear music by ever-popular
film composers Ennio Morricone (Cinema Paradiso) and Nino
Rota (La Dolce Vita, Romeo and Juliet), as well as timeless hits
of legends Dean Martin (“That’s Amore”) and Enrico Caruso
(“O Sole Mio”). No musical salute to Italy would be complete
without transcendent opera favorites by the greatest of the greats:
composers such as Puccini (La Bohème, Tosca), Verdi (La Traviata,
Rigoletto) and Rossini (The Barber of Seville). Now, that’s amore!
charles lazarus
Out of this World with Christopher Lloyd
and the Minnesota Orchestra
Fri Oct 31 & Sat Nov 1 8pm
You may have fond childhood memories
of this amazing creation. You might
even own the DVD. But if you haven't
experienced ©Disney's extraordinary
Fantasia live with a full symphony
orchestra, prepare to be spellbound.
©Disney
Fantasia—a milestone in the history of
animation—is a most imaginative celebration of great orchestral
music, from dancing hippos and ostriches, flowers and mushrooms
to the stunning renditions of classics, including Tchaikovsky’s
Nutcracker, Stravinsky's Firebird and, of course, The Sorcerer's
Apprentice, all brought to life by the phenomenal ©Disney team. This
masterpiece abounds in captivating sights and sounds: don’t miss
this holiday weekend treat!
Sat Feb 7 8pm
with Charles Lazarus and the Minnesota Orchestra
Sun Nov 9 2pm
sarah hicks
Our Orchestra’s dynamic trumpeter Charles Lazarus is back at it
again! He’s created an original, all-new orchestral pops program
honoring our veterans that will make your heart soar—just like his
“A Night in the Tropics” and “Big Band Valentine’s Day Celebration”
concerts that made your heart dance. You’ll love traveling with
Lazarus and his rhythm section on a journey through iconic
American music, from the roots of jazz to Bernstein, including
Harry James’ Concerto for Trumpet, Copland’s Fanfare for the
Common Man, Gershwin’s Summertime from Porgy and Bess
and more. Tickets for this exceptional Veterans Day concert are
discounted for all current and former members of our country’s
armed services and their families.
Discount 50% off for veterans and family members
Tickets
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Chris Botti
Ann Hampton Callaway Presents the Streisand Songbook
Conductor to be announced
He's earned so many superlatives in his career, it may be best to put it simply: the cat
can play. Trumpeter Chris Botti brings his superb musicianship, his killer band and his
on-stage generosity to Orchestra Hall for one night of can't-miss musical thrills. Botti
moves effortlessly from jazz to pop and in between; he's also at home with a symphony
orchestra, and is sure to take full advantage of the Minnesota Orchestra’s talents, sharing
the stage and happily throwing the spotlight on the gifted artists who surround him. Chris
Botti may spend more than 300 days on the road every year, but every concert is special;
catch him at Orchestra Hall!
Come to this concert and you’ll be one of the luckiest people in the world: not only will you
hear beloved songs from megastar Barbra Streisand's astonishing career—you’ll enjoy the
stellar interpretations of the award-winning, multi-talented audience favorite Ann Hampton
Callaway. She's uniquely qualified to present Ms. Streisand's music, having written songs for
seven of Barbra's latest CDs, including “I’ve Dreamed of You,” which Streisand sang at her
wedding to James Brolin. From cabaret to Broadway to TV to movies to symphony halls,
Callaway is a consummate performer; she shines with Streisand's monumental contribution
to the Great American Songbook.
Sat Mar 14 8pm
Fri Apr 17 8pm
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THE GREAT AMERICAN MUSICAL
chris botti
Thu Mar 19 11am
Fri Mar 20 & Sat Mar 21 8pm
Sun Mar 22 2pm
Film with the Minnesota Orchestra
Thu Jul 9 11am / Fri Jul 10 8pm
Robert Neu, stage director / cast to be announced
Here’s a theater lover’s dream come true: performances of a beloved Broadway musical,
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel—featuring one of the world’s great ensembles, our
own Minnesota Orchestra, with fantastic actors, costumes and choreography. As carnival
barker Billy Bigelow woos and weds Julie Jordan, their heartrending story unfolds in
one unforgettable song after another: “If I Loved You,” “June is Bustin’ Out All Over,”
“Soliloquy,” “This is a Real Nice Clambake” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Revel in music
performed as its creators intended, by a full symphony orchestra—and come see why
Carousel is one of musical theater's greatest, most soul-stirring masterpieces!
Short of dancing down a rain-splattered street, there's no better way to re-capture the
magic of this classic MGM musical than to see it on a big screen with a live orchestra
performing the timeless soundtrack. And there’s no more enjoyable way to introduce
new generations to this masterpiece of song and dance with award-winning on-screen
performances by Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds. From "Make 'Em
Laugh" and "Good Morning" to "You Were Meant For Me" and of course the unforgettable
title tune, this is going to be a most wonderful time at the movies, thanks to the Minnesota
Orchestra and Sarah Hicks. What a glorious feelin'.
Igudesman & Joo: BIG Nightmare Music
Sat Jul 25 8pm
Aleksey Igudesman, violin
Hyung-ki Joo, piano
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
with special guest soloist Irvin Mayfield
Fri Mar 27 8pm
irvin mayfield
Singin’ in the Rain
Imagine you’re journeying all the way down the Mighty Mississippi to Louisiana, heading
for an evening of pure, unadulterated Crescent City jazz at Preservation Hall. For more
than half a century, this historic French Quarter venue has been the place to hear the
music that made the city famous. The legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band—whose
founding members played with the likes of Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong—keeps
the tradition alive. Down in New Orleans they play in a hall with no air conditioning,
no concessions and no amenities of any kind. But here, hallelujah, you can enjoy their
glorious sound in the comfort of Orchestra Hall. Joining as special guest soloist is our very
own artistic director of jazz and trumpeter extraordinaire, Irvin Mayfield.
singin' in the rain
Don't worry; this nightmare is hilarious—think PDQ Bach or Victor Borge on steroids. This
violin and piano duo are the funniest serious musicians you're ever likely to see, as attested
by their 35 million online video viewers—making them bona fide internet sensations. They
apply their "genuine, dazzling virtuosity” (The New York Times) to send-ups of everyone
from Beethoven to Rachmaninoff, and everything from Riverdance to concert etiquette.
Don't be surprised if everybody gets into the act, including our esteemed Orchestra
musicians. Whether you're a classical expert or just getting into the music, you'll love this
riotous evening of melodic mayhem!
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Amahl and the Night Visitors
Sat Dec 6 2pm
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Karin Wolverton, soprano / Brad Benoit, tenor / Jeffrey Madison, baritone
James Sewell Ballet, dance company / Minnesota Chorale
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MENOTTI Amahl and the Night Visitors
amahl and the night visitors
On their way to Bethlehem, the Three Wise Men find another mother and child in great
need. In this brief, wondrous opera, mother and child receive the miracles of hope, love,
faith and forgiveness.
Ferdinand the Bull
Sat Jan 17 2pm
In Person:
Fedor Asimov, cello / Teatro del Pueblo
ferdinand the bull
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MOZART Symphony No. 41, Jupiter: Allegretto (III) and Molto allegro (IV)
BIZET
Carmen Suite No. 1
FISH
Ferdinand the Bull
Here’s both drama and music—as The Story of Ferdinand is brought to life by Teatro del
Pueblo. This beloved children’s book by Munro Leaf tells the story of a bull who would
rather smell flowers than fight in bullfights. The Orchestra will also perform selections from
Bizet’s lively Carmen Suite as well as Mozart’s famous Jupiter Symphony.
Ticket Information and Audience Services
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The Composer is Dead
music by Nathaniel Stookey with text by Lemony Snicket
Sun Mar 8 2pm
the composer is dead
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STOOKEY The Composer is Dead
Additional program details to be announced
A musical “Whodunit” adventure with narration written by popular children's author
Lemony Snicket and music by Nathaniel Stookey. Learn about the orchestra's instruments
while unraveling the mystery surrounding the Composer’s untimely death.
The Okee Dokee Brothers
Sat Apr 18 2pm
Banked tickets expire August 2015. You will automatically be issued a tax-deductible
contribution receipt for expired banked tickets.
This world-premiere concert features newly-orchestrated versions of music from the
Grammy Award-winning recording Can You Canoe? and latest release Through the Woods.
As childhood friends growing up in Denver, Colorado, Justin Lansing and Joe Mailander
were always exploring the outdoors. Whether rafting down their neighborhood creek
or discovering hiking trails through the Rocky Mountains, Justin and Joe were born
adventurers. Now, as the Grammy Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers, they have put this
passion for the outdoors at the heart of their folk music—true Americana.
Rush Tickets
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concert start time at no additional charge. Past performances, complimentary tickets and
events not presented by the Minnesota Orchestra are restricted from turnbacks and/or
tax credit.
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to select concerts. Call Ticket Services on the day of the concert to inquire about
availability. Rush tickets for select concerts may become available earlier through our
advance online-only rush program. Visit minnesotaorchestra.org/rush for availability.
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The Art of Russia: The Slavic Soul / Nov 14
Future Classics with Osmo Vänskä / Jan 16
Shakespeare Winterfest: The Tempest / Feb 20
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel / Mar 20
Spirit and Spring: Song of the Earth / Apr 10
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7 Thursday Coffee Concerts at 11am (Prelude)
A Strauss Celebration: Immortal Stories / Oct 9
The Art of Russia: Energy and Elegance / Nov 6
Shakespeare Winterfest: A Winter's Tale / Feb 5
Spirit and Song: The Light Above / Apr 2
American Voices: Made in America / Apr 30
Piano Legends: André Watts with Osmo Vänskä / May 28
4 Sunday Matinees at 2pm
Musician Spotlight: Celebrating John Miller, Jr. / Nov 23
Navidad en Cuba: Christmas in Havana Cathedral / Dec 14
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel / Mar 22
American Voices: Light and Gold / May 10
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2014
Starry, Starry Night: Season Opening Gala
Season Opening: A Grand New Beginning
A Strauss Celebration: Immortal Stories
A Strauss Celebration: Shadows and Light
A Strauss Celebration: Musical Mountains
Fri Sep 5 8pm
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That's Amore!
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Shakespeare Winterfest:
All the World’s a Stage
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$30.00
$25.00
$20.00
$15.00
Thu Nov 13 11am
$69.00
$59.00
$48.00
$35.00
$25.00
$96.00
$79.00
$63.00
$48.00
$96.00
$79.00
$63.00
Sun Nov 23 2pm
$69.00
$59.00
$48.00
Sun Nov 9 2pm
Veterans/Family
Musician Spotlight:
Celebrating John Miller, Jr.
Disney's Fantasia—Live In Concert
$29.00
$96.00
$79.00
$63.00
$48.00
$29.00
Thu Feb 5 11am
$69.00
$59.00
$48.00
$35.00
$25.00
Fri Feb 6 8pm
$96.00
$79.00
$63.00
$48.00
$29.00
Sat Feb 7 8pm
$70.00
$60.00
$50.00
$40.00
$30.00
Thu Feb 12 11am
$69.00
$59.00
$48.00
$35.00
$25.00
Fri Feb 13 8pm / Orchestra Hall
$96.00
$79.00
$63.00
$48.00
$29.00
Sat Feb 14 8pm / Northrop
$96.00
$79.00
$63.00
$48.00
$29.00
$25.00
$48.00
$29.00
Verdi Requiem
$96.00
$79.00
$63.00
$48.00
$29.00
Family Concert: The Composer is Dead
Sun Mar 8 2pm
Adults
(2 free children’s tickets per adult)
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$29.00
Chris Botti
Sat Mar 14 8pm
$105.00
$85.00
$65.00
$50.00
$40.00
$48.00
$29.00
Thu Mar 19 11am
$69.00
$59.00
$48.00
$35.00
$25.00
$35.00
$25.00
$60.00
$50.00
$40.00
$25.00
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
$70.00
$47.00
$39.00
$32.00
$20.00
Spirit and Spring: The Light Above
$85.00
$65.00
$50.00
$40.00
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
Fri Dec 12 8pm / Central Lutheran Church
Sat Dec 13 8pm / Orchestra Hall
$70.00
$60.00
$50.00
$40.00
$25.00
Navidad en Cuba
Sun Dec 14 2pm
$69.00
$59.00
$48.00
$35.00
$25.00
Canadian Brass
Wed Dec 17 7:30pm
$70.00
$60.00
$50.00
$40.00
$25.00
Doc Severinsen
Fri Dec 19 8pm
$75.00
$60.00
$55.00
$45.00
$30.00
Sat Dec 20 2pm
$70.00
$60.00
$50.00
$40.00
$25.00
Kathy Mattea
Sat Dec 20 8pm
$65.00
$60.00
$50.00
$40.00
$30.00
Doc Severinsen
Sun Dec 21 2pm
$70.00
$60.00
$55.00
$45.00
$30.00
Sun Dec 21 7pm
$75.00
$60.00
$55.00
$45.00
$30.00
New Year's Eve Celebration
Wed Dec 31 7pm
$96.00
$79.00
$63.00
$48.00
$29.00
New Year’s Eve Celebration
(with After Party)
Wed Dec 31 10pm
$125.00
$100.00
$75.00
$60.00
$45.00
2015
Family Concert: Ferdinand and the Bull
$25.00
$48.00
$35.00
$70.00
Adults
$40.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
$20.00
Youth (6-17) & Students
$40.00
$12.00
$12.00
$12.00
$12.00
Sat Jan 17 2pm
Adults
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
Fri Jan 16 8pm
$35.00
$63.00
$48.00
$105.00
Future Classics
$48.00
$79.00
$63.00
Sun Nov 30 2pm
Messiah: Hallelujah!
$59.00
$79.00
$30.00
Adults
$69.00
$96.00
$59.00
$50.00
Sat Dec 6 2pm
Thu Jan 22 11am
$69.00
$60.00
Family Concert:
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Section 4
$96.00
$70.00
Tue Dec 2 7:30pm
Section 3
Thu Feb 19 11am
$80.00
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Section 2
Shakespeare Winterfest: The Tempest
Sat Nov 29 8pm
Kids (6-17) Sun only
Section 1
Shakespeare Winterfest: A Winter’s Tale
$69.00
Fri Oct 31 & Sat Nov 1 8pm
The Art of Russia: The Slavic Soul
Star-Crossed Lovers
Thu Oct 16 11am
Out of this World with Christopher Lloyd
American Riffs:
A Veterans Day Celebration
Chivalry and Romance
VIP
Fri Mar 20 & Sat Mar 21 8pm
$96.00
$79.00
$63.00
$48.00
$29.00
Sun Mar 22 2pm
$69.00
$59.00
$48.00
$35.00
$25.00
Fri Mar 27 8pm
$70.00
$60.00
$50.00
$40.00
$30.00
Thu Apr 2 11am
$69.00
$59.00
$48.00
$35.00
$25.00
$96.00
$79.00
$63.00
$48.00
$29.00
Spirit and Spring: Song of the Earth
$96.00
$79.00
$63.00
$48.00
$29.00
Ann Hampton Callaway
Fri Apr 17 8pm
$70.00
$60.00
$50.00
$40.00
$30.00
Family Concert: The Okee Dokee Brothers
Sat Apr 18 2pm
Adults
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
Thu Apr 23 11am
$69.00
$59.00
$48.00
$35.00
$25.00
Fri Apr 24 8pm
$96.00
$79.00
$63.00
$48.00
$29.00
Thu Apr 30 11am
$69.00
$59.00
$48.00
$35.00
$25.00
Fri May 1 8pm
$96.00
$79.00
$63.00
$48.00
$29.00
Spirit and Spring: Primal Paradise
American Voices: Made in America
American Voices: Light and Gold
Piano Legends: Garrick Ohlsson with
Stanislaw Skrowaczewski
Fri May 8 & Sat May 9 8pm
$96.00
$79.00
$63.00
$48.00
$29.00
Sun May 10 2pm
$69.00
$59.00
$48.00
$35.00
$25.00
Thu May 21 11am
$69.00
$59.00
$48.00
$35.00
$25.00
$96.00
$79.00
$63.00
$48.00
$29.00
Thu May 28 11am
$69.00
$59.00
$48.00
$35.00
$25.00
$96.00
$79.00
$63.00
$48.00
$29.00
Season Finale: Sibelius and Mahler
Fri Jun 5 & Sat Jun 6 8pm
$96.00
$79.00
$63.00
$48.00
$29.00
Singin' in the Rain
Thu Jul 9 11am
$69.00
$59.00
$48.00
$35.00
$25.00
Fri Jul 10 8pm
$80.00
$70.00
$60.00
$50.00
$30.00
Sat Jul 25 8pm
$85/$75
$65.00
$50.00
$40.00
$30.00
Piano Legends:
André Watts with Osmo Vänskä
Igudesman and Joo
Concerts, artists, programs, titles, dates, times and prices are subject to change. All sales final. Seating subject to availability. All performances at Orchestra Hall unless noted.
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