Posted on Facebook 1/28

Seven emerging composers and MN Orchestra musicians & staff have been BUSY this week!  Just take a look at their schedule!

Then hear the fruit of their labors on Friday night, January 29, at 8:00.

Tickets ($20) and a downloadable full program booklet containing biographies, program notes, and background information can be found on the webpage for this concert.  Click here:    http://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/buy/tickets/browse-calendar/eventdetail/501/-/future-classics-emerging-composers-spotlight#.VqoZSIUrLIV

And THANK YOU to MN Orchestra staff & musicians, Kevin Puts, and representatives from the American Composers Forum for your priceless investments in these young composers.

Posted on Facebook 1/20

Jazz – Gospel – Blues – stunning ancient Hebrew poetry – Jeremy Walker – Tesfa Wondemagegnehu – a classical choir – this Saturday night at 8:00 in “7 Psalms.”  How can this all come together?  Well, see for yourself in this sneak preview:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flMRRIJUqkE
 
Here’s what others had to say:
 
"7 Psalms is an affecting piece of music, a remarkable achievement, and the upcoming performance at Orchestra Hall should not be missed." —American Jewish World
 
"I wasn’t prepared for the power, scope, and enormity of 7 Psalms ... It was requiem and hosanna, blues and hymn.” —bebopified
 
“Inspired by Johnny Cash and John Coltrane, Mozart’s Requiem, Bach’s Mass in B Minor and Radiohead, Walker wrote new music for the ancient Hebrew poems that are cries for help, howls of frustration and shouts of joy.” —Star Tribune
 
A few seats are still available – grab yours here:   http://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/buy/tickets/browse-calendar/eventdetail/640/-/7-psalms#.Vp-OQfkrLIU
 
We hope to see you Saturday night!

Posted on Facebook 1/13

Please turn back your tickets if you can’t use them!
 
The last 3 concerts of the Beethoven Marathon appear to be completely sold out.  If you don’t need your tickets, click here to easily exchange, bank or donate them:  https://boxoffice.minnesotaorchestra.org/cart/forms/change.aspx
 
Don’t leave anyone standing in the cold this weekend!
 
Info for the Friday evening performance (which will be broadcast on MPR) can be found here:   http://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/buy/tickets/browse-calendar/eventdetail/500/-/beethoven-symphonies-4-6-fourth-piano-concerto#.VpZVdfkrLIU

Posted on Facebook 1/13

Please turn back your tickets if you can’t use them!

The last 3 concerts of the Beethoven Marathon appear to be completely sold out.  If you don’t need your tickets, click here to easily exchange, bank or donate them:  https://boxoffice.minnesotaorchestra.org/cart/forms/change.aspx

Don’t leave anyone standing in the cold this weekend!

Info for the Thursday morning and Saturday evening performances can be found here:  http://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/buy/tickets/browse-calendar/eventdetail/498/-/beethoven-symphonies-2-5-emperor-piano-concerto#.VpZVM_krLIU

Posted on Facebook 1/9

Tonight @ 10:30 - Erin, Rebecca, Tony, Kristen, Osmo, Mark and Michael in Beethoven’s Septet in E-flat Major in the Atrium!
 
Tickets are just $10 if you’re attending the 8:00 concert, otherwise $25.  And that includes a FREE drink!  Details here:   http://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/buy/tickets/browse-calendar/eventdetail/670/-/nightcap-beethoven-s-septet#.VpEkAPkrLIV
 
What a NightCap after what is sure to be a breathtaking performance of Beethoven’s 3rd & 8th Symphonies plus the 3rd Piano Concerto.  If last night’s performance of the 7th Symphony and 1st & 2nd Piano Concertos is any indication, tonight will be unforgettable! 
 
We hope to see you at the Hall!

Posted on Facebook 1/9

THE HORNISTS are featured on this month’s cover of Showcase magazine!  And what a section!  We know that you love them given the huge eruption of cheers whenever they take solo or section bows.

Stay for a few minutes after Sunday’s 2:00 performance of Beethoven Symphonies #3 & #8 and Piano Concerto #3 to meet and mingle with these extraordinary musicians.

Details and tix here:   http://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/buy/tickets/browse-calendar/event/497/-#.VpE4WfkrLIU

Ellen, Herb, Bruce, Brian and Michael look forward to meeting you on Sunday!  Be there!

Posted on Facebook 1/9

Just two chords.  How much differently can they be played?  At last night’s concert preview, Sam Bergman talked about how different orchestras and conductors interpret Beethoven’s symphonies.  And he played an enlightening YouTube chronological compilation of recordings of the first two chords of Symphony #3 “Eroica” – watch it here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnhlQUBsd6g
 
You can find our MN Orchestra’s 2005 rendition under Osmo Vänskä at 2:31 of the video.  Listen carefully tonight/tomorrow when they play this symphony to see if his interpretation has changed!
 
We hope to see you at the Hall - details and tix here:   http://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/buy/tickets/browse-calendar/eventdetail/496/-/beethoven-symphonies-8-3-eroica-third-piano-concerto#.VpEsNPkrLIU

Posted on Facebook 1/8

It’s going to be COLD Saturday night & Sunday afternoon!  But Yevgeny Sudbin’s and the MN Orchestra’s performance of Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto and Symphonies #3 (“Eroica”) and #8 are guaranteed to warm you up! 
 
There are two performances of this program, but tickets are selling quickly.  Details here:  http://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/buy/tickets/browse-calendar/eventdetail/496/-/beethoven-symphonies-8-3-eroica-third-piano-concerto#.Vo-9tPkrLIU
 
Remember to pick up one of the limited edition Beethoven t-shirts at the lobby concessions table – they’re just $20.  And this month you can save $5 on the purchase of any Minnesota Orchestra Beethoven CD at the box office or concessions table!
 
We hope to share some warmth with you this weekend!

Posted on Facebook 1/7

Are you one of the lucky ones with a ticket for Friday night’s concert?  Come early to see a demonstration of a replica Forte Piano (6:45) and hear a concert preview (7:15) in the Atrium.  Details here:   http://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/buy/tickets/browse-calendar/eventdetail/495/-/beethoven-symphony-7-piano-concertos-1-2#.Vo6EZ_krLIU

This performance is virtually sold out, and others in the Beethoven Marathon are selling quickly, so act soon if you’re hoping to hear one or more of the concerts and take advantage of the unique OH+ activities!  Details here:   http://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/buy/special-events/beethoven-marathon

(If you have tickets for Friday that you can’t use, please exchange or bank them so that your seats can be sold to someone who’s waiting.  It’s easy to do here:   https://boxoffice.minnesotaorchestra.org/cart/forms/change.aspx  )

We hope to see you Friday night!