Wynton Marsalis’ Blues Symphony takes the 12-bar blues and explodes it into a lyrical, kaleidoscopic history of American music. A frequent Marsalis collaborator, Cristian Măcelaru has conducted the symphony in performances and a recording. Then to what many consider the most difficult concerto in the bassoon repertoire played by our beloved Principal Bassoon Fei Xie. Don’t miss this trifecta of Minnesota Orchestra firsts!