Minnesota Orchestra

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Rachmaninoff in Minneapolis: Minnesota Orchestra and pianist Hough follow in composer's footsteps

Rachmaninoff in Minneapolis: Minnesota Orchestra and pianist Hough follow in composer's footsteps

When pianist Stephen Hough returns to Minneapolis to perform Sergei Rachmaninoff’s ‘Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini’ with the Minnesota Orchestra on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, he will be following in the footsteps of the great Russian composer, who gave the Minnesota premiere of his work in 1935, with conductor Eugene Ormandy and the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. Find out more!

Listen: Minnesota Orchestra's 2023 New Year’s Day Celebration

Listen: Minnesota Orchestra's 2023 New Year’s Day Celebration

On Jan. 1, 2023, conductor Mei-Ann Chen and the Minnesota Orchestra rang in the new year with a program featuring music by Leonard Bernstein, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and a piece by Jessie Montgomery performed by special guest Awadagin Pratt. Listen to the concert now as we prepare for 2024!

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Minnesota Orchestra and Chorale present Handel's 'Messiah'

Minnesota Orchestra and Chorale present Handel's 'Messiah'

In this season of holiday traditions, few are as magnificent and memorable as Handel's ‘Messiah.’ British conductor Christopher Warren-Green returns to lead the Minnesota Orchestra, the Minnesota Chorale and soloists in this glorious work. Listen live at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, on YourClassical MPR.

'Werewolf by Night' director and composer Michael Giacchino enjoys the best of both worlds
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Minnesota Orchestra's recording of 'brea(d)th' now available
Acclaimed classical pianist surprises with Elton John

Acclaimed classical pianist surprises with Elton John

Jon Kimura Parker shares his love and admiration for British singer, pianist and composer Elton John. Listen as he shares a snippet of a song that shaped his youth with YourClassical MPR host Melissa Ousley.

Pianist Jon Kimura Parker explains what makes Rachmaninoff's 'Paganini' tick
Listen: Jon Kimura Parker, BRKFST Dance Company and Elias Grandy perform at Orchestra Hall
Composing a season: Underrepresented composers to be spotlighted at Minnesota Orchestra
Listen: Ahmed Anzaldúa and Border CrosSing join the Minnesota Orchestra for 'El Mesías'

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