A Season Of Extraordinary Music

New BeginningsA Season of Extraordinary Music

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Starry, Starry Night: A Gala Concert Benefiting the Minnesota OrchestraFri Sep 5 8pm

Osmo Vänskä, conductor Renée Fleming, soprano

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.

Please note: This concert is approximately 75 minutes with no intermission.

Lake Harriet: Free Concert for the CommunitySun Sep 14 3pm Lake Harriet Bandshell

William Eddins, conductor

GLINKA Overture to Ruslan and LudmilaSTRAUSS Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry PranksTCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy-OvertureBORODIN 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.

Season Opening: A Grand New BeginningFri Sep 26 & Sat Sep 27 8pm / Sun Sep 28 2pm

Osmo Vänskä, conductor Alisa Weilerstein, cello Linh Kauffman, soprano / Adriana Zabala, mezzo / Minnesota Chorale

BARBER Cello ConcertoMAHLER 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.

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A STRAUSS CELEBRATION

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.

The Art of Russia: Energy and EleganceThu Nov 6 11am / Fri Nov 7 & Sat Nov 8 8pm

Courtney Lewis, conductor / Kirill Gerstein, piano

TCHAIKOVSKY Selections from The Snow MaidenSHOSTAKOVICH Piano Concerto No. 2PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 1STRAVINSKY Divertimento from The Fairy’s Kiss

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 CONCERTNov 6Free refreshments and entertainmentCoach bus transportation available

PRE-CONCERT DISCUSSIONNov 6 10:15am (Auditorium)Nov 7 & 8 7:15pm (Target Atrium)

The Art of Russia: The Slavic SoulThu Nov 13 11am / Fri Nov 14 & Sat Nov 15 8pm

Hannu Lintu, conductor / Jonathan Biss, piano

NAZAYKINSKAYA Winter BellsMOZART Piano Concerto No. 20PROKOFIEV 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 CONCERTNov 13 Free refreshments and entertainmentCoach bus transportation available

PRE-CONCERT DISCUSSIONNov 13 10:15am (Auditorium)

NIGHTCAP POST-CONCERT PERFORMANCENov 15 (Target Atrium)Ticket required

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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!

A Strauss Celebration: Immortal StoriesThu Oct 9 11am / Fri Oct 10 & Sat Oct 11 8pm

Andrew Litton, conductor / Anthony Ross, cello

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 CONCERTOct 9Free refreshments and entertainmentCoach bus transportation available

PRE-CONCERT DISCUSSIONOct 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 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 CONCERTOct 16Free refreshments and entertainmentCoach bus transportation available

PRE-CONCERT DISCUSSIONOct 16 10:15am (Auditorium)

A Strauss Celebration: Musical MountainsFri Oct 24 & Sat Oct 25 8pm

Edo de Waart, conductor

STRAUSS 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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MUSIC UP CLOSE—COnCErt EnhAnCEMEntSLook 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.

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.

Concert enhancements include:• Pre-concert Discussions• Coffee Concerts: Refreshments and Entertainment

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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SHAKESPEARE WinterfestA 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 RomanceThu Jan 22 11am / Fri Jan 23 & Sat Jan 24 8pm

Mark Wigglesworth, conductor / actors and narrator to be announced

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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 CONCERTjan 22Free refreshments and entertainmentCoach bus transportation available

PRE-CONCERT DISCUSSIONjan 22 10:15am (Auditorium)jan 23 & 24 7:15pm (Target Atrium)

Shakespeare winterfest: Star-Crossed LoversFri Jan 30 & Sat Jan 31 8pm

Osmo Vänskä, conductor

TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy-Overture BERNSTEIN Symphonic Dances from West Side StoryPROKOFIEV 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 star-crossed 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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Musician Spotlight: Celebrating john Miller, jr.Fri Nov 21 & Sat Nov 22 8pm / Sun Nov 23 2pm

Eiji Oue, conductorJohn Miller, Jr., Mark Kelley, J. Christopher Marshall, Norbert Nielubowski, bassoon

GABRIELI [Brass selection to be announced]DIETTER Concerto for Two BassoonsTCHAIKOVSKY 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!

PRE-CONCERT DISCUSSIONNov 21 & 22 7:15pm (Target Atrium)

COMPOSER INSTITUTE

Future ClassicsFri Jan 16 8pm

Osmo Vänskä, conductor / host to be announced

KATI AGÓCS Perpetual SummerEUGENE BIRMAN Tomorrow, at DawnTEXU KIM Splash!LOREN LOIACONO Stalks, Hounds

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: A winter’s TaleThu Feb 5 11am / Fri Feb 6 8pm

Christopher Warren-Green, conductor / Augustin Hadelich, violin

LARSSON A Winter’s Tale TCHAIKOVSKY Violin ConcertoDVOŘÁK 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 CONCERTFeb 5Free refreshments and entertainmentCoach bus transportation available

PRE-CONCERT DISCUSSIONFeb 5 10:15am (Auditorium)

Shakespeare winterfest: All the world’s a StageThu Feb 12 11am / Fri Feb 13 8pm / Orchestra HallSat Feb 14 8pm / Northrop

Yan Pascal Tortelier, conductor / Gil Shaham, violin

MENDELSSOHN Overture to A Midsummer Night’s DreamKORNGOLD Violin ConcertoHINDEMITH Concert Music for Strings and Brass RAVEL 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 CONCERTFeb 12 Free refreshments and entertainmentCoach bus transportation available


"Once I...heard a mermaid...Uttering such dulcet and harmonious breathThat the rudesea grew civilat her songAnd certain stars shot madly from their spheres...”

−Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream

“Be not afeard;the isle is full of noises, Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.”

−Shakespeare, The Tempest

Shakespeare winterfest: The TempestThu Feb 19 11am / Fri Feb 20 & Sat Feb 21 8pm

Osmo Vänskä, conductor / Lilli Paasikivi, mezzoJoe Dowling, narrator

BERLIOZ Les Nuits d’été (Summer Nights)SIBELIUS 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 CONCERTFeb 19Free refreshments and entertainmentCoach bus transportation available


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Verdi RequiemFri Feb 27 & Sat Feb 28 8pm

Roberto Abbado, conductor Minnesota Chorale / Vocal soloists to be announced

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.

THE GREAT AMERICAN MUSICAL

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carouselwith the Minnesota OrchestraThu Mar 19 11am / Fri Mar 20 & Sat Mar 21 8pmSun Mar 22 2pm

Sarah Hicks, conductor / Robert Neu, stage directorCast 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. 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 soul-stirring masterpieces!

COFFEE CONCERTMar 19 Free refreshments and entertainmentCoach bus transportation available

PRE-CONCERT DISCUSSIONMar 19 10:15am (Auditorium)

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Spirit and Spring: The Light AboveThu Apr 2 11am / Fri Apr 3 & Sat Apr 4 8pm

Osmo Vänskä, conductor / Erin Keefe, violin / pianist to be announced

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Russian Easter OvertureMESSIAEN Exotic BirdsVAUGHAN wILLIAMS The Lark AscendingRESPIGHI 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.

COFFEE CONCERTApr 2Free refreshments and entertainmentCoach bus transportation available

PRE-CONCERT DISCUSSIONApr 2 10:15am (Auditorium)

NIGHTCAPPOST-CONCERT PERFORMANCEApr 4 (Target Atrium)Ticket required

Spirit and Spring: Song of the EarthFri Apr 10 & Sat Apr 11 8pm

Mark Wigglesworth, conductor / Mihoko Fujimura, mezzo / Stuart Skelton, tenor

HAYDN Symphony No. 45, FarewellMAHLER 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.

NIGHTCAPPOST-CONCERT PERFORMANCEApr 11 (Target Atrium) Ticket required

Spirit and Spring: Primal Paradise Thu Apr 23 11am / Fri Apr 24 8pm

Michael Stern, conductor / Simon Trpčeski, piano

GRIFFES The Pleasure Dome of Kubla-KhanRACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3STRAVINSKY 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 CONCERTApr 23 Free refreshments and entertainmentCoach bus transportation available


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&SpiritSpringSince 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.

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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 AmericaThu Apr 30 11am / Fri May 1 8pm

Mischa Santora, conductor Burt Hara, clarinet / Charles Lazarus, trumpet

BERNSTEIN DivertimentoHEITZEG American Nomad [World Premiere]COPLAND Clarinet ConcertoGREENSTEIN 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 CONCERTApr 30Free refreshments and entertainmentCoach bus transportation available


American Voices: Light and GoldFri 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

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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.

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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 breath-taking 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.

Piano Legends: Garrick Ohlsson with Stanislaw SkrowaczewskiThu May 21 11am / Fri May 22 & Sat May 23 8pm

Stanislaw Skrowaczewski, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, piano

BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 1BEETHOVEN 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 CONCERTMay 21Free refreshments and entertainmentCoach bus transportation available

PRE-CONCERT DISCUSSIONMay 21 10:15am (Auditorium)May 22 & 23 7:15pm (Target Atrium)

NIGHTCAPPOST-CONCERT PERFORMANCEMay 23 (Target Atrium)Ticket required

Piano Legends: André watts with Osmo VänskäThu May 28 11am / Fri May 29 & Sat May 30 8pm

Osmo Vänskä, conductor André Watts, piano

SIBELIUS Symphony No. 3BRAHMS Piano Concerto No. 2

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.

COFFEE CONCERTMay 28Free refreshments and entertainmentCoach bus transportation available

PRE-CONCERT DISCUSSIONMay 28 10:15am (Auditorium)

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Season Finale: Sibelius and MahlerFri Jun 5 & Sat Jun 6 8pm

Osmo Vänskä, conductor

SIBELIUS Symphony No. 6 Symphony No. 7MAHLER 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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Big Band Holidays: jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with wynton Marsalis and special guest Cécile McLorin SalvantTue 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.

Messiah: Hallelujah!Fri Dec 12 8pm / Central Lutheran ChurchSat Dec 13 8pm / Orchestra Hall

Christopher Warren-Green, conductorAnna Devin, soprano / Lawrence Zazzo, countertenorBarry Banks, tenor / Derek Welton, bass-baritoneMinnesota Chorale

Rejoice greatly! Handel's immortal Messiah gets two jubilant performances under the baton of the renowned ChristopherWarren-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.

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A Scandinavian Christmas with the Minnesota OrchestraSat Dec 20 2pm / Sun Dec 21 7pm

Sarah Hicks, conductorChristina Baldwin and Robb Asklof, vocals / Patrick Harison, accordionEthnic Dance Theatre / Minnesota Boychoir / Twin Cities Girls Chorus

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!

Kathy MatteaSongs and the SeasonSat Dec 20 8pm

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. Please note: The Minnesota Orchestra does not perform on this program.

New Year’s Eve:Sparkling Gershwinto Ring in the New Year!Wed Dec 31 7pm & 10pm

Osmo Vänskä, conductor / Sylvia McNair, soprano

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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Navidad en Cuba: Christmas in Havana Cathedralwith the Minnesota Orchestra and The Rose EnsembleSun Dec 14 2pm

Conductor to be announced / Rose Ensemble, vocalists

Program includes:SALAS Misa de NavidadjERUSALEM Response for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Response for St. Joseph

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!

Canadian BrassChristmas Time is HereWed 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 Docwith the Minnesota OrchestraFri Dec 19 8pm / Sun Dec 21 2pm

Doc Severinsen, conductor and trumpetMinnesota Chorale / additional artists to be announced

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!

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Out of this world with Christopher Lloydand the Minnesota OrchestraFri Oct 31 & Sat Nov 1 8pm

Sarah Hicks, conductor Christopher Lloyd, narratorFilm by astronomer José Francisco Salgado, Ph.D., featuring NASA visuals

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 mind-blowing NASA images; boldly go to Orchestra Hall!

American Riffs: A Veterans Day Celebrationwith Charles Lazarus and the Minnesota OrchestraSun Nov 9 2pm

Sarah Hicks, conductorCharles Lazarus, trumpet / Tommy Barbarella, piano and keyboardsJeff Bailey, bass / David Schmalenberger, drums

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.

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50% off for veterans and family members

Disney FANTASIA – Live In Concertwith the Minnesota OrchestraSat Nov 29 8pmSun Nov 30 2pm

Sarah Hicks, conductor

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. 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!

That’s Amore!with the Minnesota OrchestraSat Feb 7 8pm

Sarah Hicks, conductorSarah Jane McMahon, J. Mark McVey and Sal Viviano, vocals

“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!

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Ann Hampton Callaway Presents the Streisand Songbookwith the Minnesota OrchestraFri Apr 17 8pm

Conductor to be announced

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.

Singin’ in the RainFilm with the Minnesota OrchestraThu Jul 9 11am / Fri Jul 10 8pm


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 with the Minnesota OrchestraSat Jul 25 8pm

Sarah Hicks, conductorAleksey Igudesman, violin Hyung-ki Joo, piano

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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Chris Botti with the Minnesota OrchestraSat Mar 14 8pm


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!

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Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carouselwith the Minnesota OrchestraThu Mar 19 11amFri Mar 20 & Sat Mar 21 8pmSun Mar 22 2pm

Sarah Hicks, conductor 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!

Preservation Hall jazz Bandwith special guest soloist Irvin MayfieldFri Mar 27 8pm

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.


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Amahl and the Night VisitorsSat Dec 6 2pm

Karin Wolverton, soprano / Brad Benoit, tenor / Jeffrey Madison, baritoneJames Sewell Ballet, dance company / Minnesota Chorale

MENOTTI 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 BullSat Jan 17 2pm

Fedor Asimov, cello / Teatro del Pueblo

MOZART Symphony No. 41, Jupiter: Allegretto (III) and Molto allegro (IV)BIZET Carmen Suite No. 1FISH 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.

The Composer is Deadmusic by Nathaniel Stookey with text by Lemony SnicketSun Mar 8 2pm

STOOKEY The Composer is DeadAdditional 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 Brotherswith the Minnesota OrchestraSat Apr 18 2pm

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.

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6 Saturdays at 8pm (Vivace)The Art of Russia: The Slavic Soul / Nov 15 Shakespeare Winterfest: Chivalry and Romance / Jan 24Shakespeare Winterfest: The Tempest / Feb 21 Spirit and Spring: Song of the Earth / Apr 11American Voices: Light and Gold / May 9Piano Legends: André Watts with Osmo Vänskä / May 30

Daytime ConcertsPackages from $77 to $331 (VIP $221 to $386) 7 Thursday Coffee Concerts at 11am (Prelude)A Strauss Celebration: Immortal Stories / Oct 9 The Art of Russia: Energy and Elegance / Nov 6Shakespeare Winterfest: A Winter's Tale / Feb 5Shakespeare Winterfest: The Tempest / Feb 19Spirit and Song: The Light Above / Apr 2American Voices: Made in America / Apr 30Piano Legends: André Watts with Osmo Vänskä / May 28

4 Sunday Matinees at 2pm Musician Spotlight: Celebrating John Miller, Jr. / Nov 23Navidad en Cuba: Christmas in Havana Cathedral / Dec 14Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel / Mar 22 American Voices: Light and Gold / May 10

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PHOTO CREDITS: Cover: Greg Helgeson pg 1 Vänskä: Ackerman + Gruber pg 2 Fleming: Decca/Andrew Eccles, Bandshell:

Laurinda Sager Wright, Weilerstein: Decca/Harald Hoffman pg 3 Ross: Greg Helgeson, Vänskä: Ann Marsden, pg 4 Gerstein:

Steve J. Sherman, Lintu: Heikki Tuuli, Biss: Benjamin Ealovega pg 5 Bassoon Section: Ann Marsden pg 6 Wigglesworth: Sim

Canetty-Clarke, Vänskä: Greg Helgeson, Orchestra: Greg Helgeson pg 7 Warren-Green: Benjamin Ealovega pg 8 Shaham: Luke

Ratray, Paasikivi: Rami Lappalainen, Dowling: Joan Marcus pg 9 Abbado: Miro Zagnoli, Chorale: Greg Helgeson, Hicks: Greg

Helgeson pg 10 Keefe: Todd Buchanan, Trpčeski: Simon Fowler pg 11 Hara: Ann Marsden pg 11 Lazarus: Ann Marsden, Whitacre:

Marc Royce pg 12 Skrowaczewski: Greg Helgeson, Ohlsson: Paul Body, Watts: David Bazemore pg 13 Hall: Greg Helgeson,

Orchestra: Greg Helgeson, Vänskä: Greg Helgeson pg 14 Marsalis/JLCO: Frank Stewart, Salvant: John Abbott, Chorale: Greg

Helgeson pg 15 Rose Ensemble: Michael Harry, Brass: Bo Huang, Severinsen: Greg Helgeson pg 16 Christmas: Greg Helgeson,

Mattea: James Michin, Vänskä: Todd Buchanan, McNair: Roni Ely pg 17 Lazarus: Greg Helgeson pg 18 Hicks: Jake Armour, Mc-

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Starry, Starry Night: Season Opening Gala Fri Sep 5 8pm $1,000/500 $250.00 $100.00 $75.00 —

Season Opening: A Grand New Beginning Fri Sep 26 & Sat Sep 27 8pm $105.00 $85.00 $65.00 $50.00 $40.00

Sun Sep 28 2pm $69.00 $59.00 $48.00 $35.00 $25.00

A Strauss Celebration: Immortal Stories Thu Oct 9 11am $69.00 $59.00 $48.00 $35.00 $25.00

Fri Oct 10 & Sat Oct 11 8pm $96.00 $79.00 $63.00 $48.00 $29.00

A Strauss Celebration: Shadows and Light Thu Oct 16 11am $69.00 $59.00 $48.00 $35.00 $25.00

Fri Oct 17 8pm $96.00 $79.00 $63.00 $48.00 $29.00

A Strauss Celebration: Musical Mountains Fri Oct 24 & Sat Oct 25 8pm $96.00 $79.00 $63.00 $48.00 $29.00

Out of this World with Christopher Lloyd Fri Oct 31 & Sat Nov 1 8pm $80.00 $70.00 $60.00 $50.00 $30.00

The Art of Russia: Energy and Elegance Thu Nov 6 11am $69.00 $59.00 $48.00 $35.00 $25.00

Fri Nov 7 & Sat Nov 8 8pm $96.00 $79.00 $63.00 $48.00 $29.00

American Riffs:A Veterans Day Celebration

Sun Nov 9 2pm$65.00 $55.00 $45.00 $35.00 $25.00

Veterans/Family $35.00 $30.00 $25.00 $20.00 $15.00

The Art of Russia: The Slavic Soul Thu Nov 13 11am $69.00 $59.00 $48.00 $35.00 $25.00

Fri Nov 14 & Sat Nov 15 8pm $96.00 $79.00 $63.00 $48.00 $29.00

Musician Spotlight: Fri Nov 21 & Sat Nov 22 8pm $96.00 $79.00 $63.00 $48.00 $29.00

Sun Nov 23 2pm $69.00 $59.00 $48.00 $35.00 $25.00

Disney's FANTASIA—Live In Concert Sat Nov 29 8pm $80.00 $70.00 $60.00 $50.00 $30.00

Sun Nov 30 2pm $70.00 $60.00 $50.00 $40.00 $25.00

Kids (6-17) Sun only $70.00 $47.00 $39.00 $32.00 $20.00

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Tue Dec 2 7:30pm $105.00 $85.00 $65.00 $50.00 $40.00

Family Concert:Amahl and the Night Visitors

Sat Dec 6 2pm Adults (2 free children’s tickets per adult)

$15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00

Messiah: Hallelujah! Fri Dec 12 8pm / Central Lutheran ChurchSat 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

A Scandinavian Christmas 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

A Scandinavian Christmas 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

2015Future Classics Fri Jan 16 8pm 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

Family Concert: Ferdinand and the Bull Sat Jan 17 2pm Adults (2 free children’s tickets per adult)

$15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00

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Shakespeare Winterfest:Chivalry and Romance

Thu Jan 22 11am $69.00 $59.00 $48.00 $35.00 $25.00

Fri Jan 23 & Sat Jan 24 8pm $96.00 $79.00 $63.00 $48.00 $29.00

Shakespeare Winterfest:Star-Crossed Lovers

Fri Jan 30 & Sat Jan 31 8pm$96.00 $79.00 $63.00 $48.00 $29.00

Shakespeare Winterfest: A Winter’s Tale 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

That's Amore! Sat Feb 7 8pm $70.00 $60.00 $50.00 $40.00 $30.00

Shakespeare Winterfest:All the World’s a Stage

Thu Feb 12 11am $69.00 $59.00 $48.00 $35.00 $25.00

Fri Feb 13 8pm / Orchestra Hall

Sat Feb 14 8pm / Northrop

$96.00

$96.00

$79.00

$79.00

$63.00

$63.00

$48.00

$48.00

$29.00

$29.00

Shakespeare Winterfest: The Tempest Thu Feb 19 11am $69.00 $59.00 $48.00 $35.00 $25.00

Fri Feb 20 & Sat Feb 21 8pm $96.00 $79.00 $63.00 $48.00 $29.00

Verdi Requiem Fri Feb 27 & Sat Feb 28 8pm $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

Chris Botti Sat Mar 14 8pm $105.00 $85.00 $65.00 $50.00 $40.00

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel Thu Mar 19 11am $69.00 $59.00 $48.00 $35.00 $25.00

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

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Fri Mar 27 8pm $70.00 $60.00 $50.00 $40.00 $30.00

Spirit and Spring: The Light Above Thu Apr 2 11am $69.00 $59.00 $48.00 $35.00 $25.00

Fri Apr 3 & Sat Apr 4 8pm $96.00 $79.00 $63.00 $48.00 $29.00

Spirit and Spring: Song of the Earth Fri Apr 10 & Sat Apr 11 8pm $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 (2 free children’s tickets per adult)

$15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00

Spirit and Spring: Primal Paradise 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

American Voices: Made in America 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

American Voices: Light and Gold 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

Piano Legends: Garrick Ohlsson with Stanislaw Skrowaczewski

Thu May 21 11am $69.00 $59.00 $48.00 $35.00 $25.00

Fri May 22 & Sat May 23 8pm $96.00 $79.00 $63.00 $48.00 $29.00

Piano Legends: André Watts with Osmo Vänskä

Thu May 28 11am $69.00 $59.00 $48.00 $35.00 $25.00

Fri May 29 & Sat May 30 8pm $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

Igudesman and Joo Sat Jul 25 8pm $85/$75 $65.00 $50.00 $40.00 $30.00

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.

sCHEDUlE & PRiCinG

Celebrating John Miller, Jr.


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nonprofit orguS postage

paidtwin cities Mnpermit no. 3778

sr-1415-001

1111 Nicollet MallMinneapolis, MN 55403

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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