The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra has named Gramophone Award-winning violinist Alina Ibragimova as its newest Artistic Partner. Recognized for the “immediacy and honesty” of her performances by The Guardian, Ibragimova first made her SPCO debut in February 2024, leading the orchestra in performances of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. She returned in January 2026 for nearly sold-out performances of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Third Violin Concerto.
Listen to YourClassical MPR’s broadcast of her Jan. 17 performance through the player above and find out more about the performance below.
World-renowned violinist Alina Ibragimova returns to the Ordway to lead the SPCO on a journey through lighthearted, spirited works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joseph Haydn and those they inspired. Alfred Schnittke’s Moz-Art à la Haydn is an out-of-the-box take on an unfinished musical fragment by Mozart, written in the humorous spirit of the two titular composers known for their humor. The work involves dueling violinists, lighting effects, and an ending reminiscent of Haydn’s Farewell Symphony — hang on tight for this program full of whimsy à la Mozart.
Program
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
Alina Ibragimova, conductor and violin
Steven Copes, violin *
Alicia McQuerrey, flute **
Cassie Pilgrim, oboe **
Sang Yoon Kim, clarinet **
Andrew Brady, bassoon **
ALFRED SCHNITTKE Moz-Art à la Haydn for Two Violins and Strings *
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Violin Concerto No. 3
JEAN FRANÇAIX Quartet for Winds **
JOSEPH HAYDN Symphony No. 45 (Farewell)
For more information regarding this concert, please visit the official website.
This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment‘s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
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