Orchestra Hall

Hungarian composer Zoltan Kodály believed fervently that music was good for the soul. So it makes sense that on such a colorful, vivacious program, we hear not one but two of his works, the less familiar Hungarian folk tune-inspired Concerto for Orchestra as well as the much-loved Dances of Galánta. Miguel Harth Bedoya takes the podium, also conducting Ginastera’s Harp Concerto in a special performance by Chanhassen native, Grace Roepke. Tchaikovsky’s brilliant Capriccio italien brings spirit to the soul as…

Under the baton of Live at Orchestra Hall Principal Conductor Sarah Hicks, a fantastic performance by the Minnesota Orchestra features magic-themed works of Mozart, Ponce, Strauss and Stravinsky. Following the performance, you’ll enjoy gourmet desserts, savory bites, and signature cocktails. And if that weren't enough celebration for one night, special musical guest Chan Poling, singer-songerwriter extraordinaire, is curating an after party that is guaranteed to delight and get the crowd dancing. Join us for a truly magical evening full of…

Join us for an inclusive concert experience for teen and adult audiences, including individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities. This experience will feature Minnesota Orchestra musicians Lovrick Gary, bass trombone and Esther Seitz, cello. Additional details are being planned with a community advisory team. Watch for more information coming soon!

A season of grand orchestral endeavors comes to a close with the remarkable Sir Andrew Davis on the podium and one of Minnesota Orchestra’s dearest friends, violinist James Ehnes, playing the heartbreakingly beautiful Violin Concerto by Alban Berg. Also at the heart of the program is an imaginative work by Chen Yi that shares musical traditions from the Guangxi Zhuang region of China. Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony is the perfect piece to bring this fantastic season to its final notes with…

A season of grand orchestral endeavors comes to a close with the remarkable Sir Andrew Davis on the podium and one of Minnesota Orchestra’s dearest friends, violinist James Ehnes, playing the heartbreakingly beautiful Violin Concerto by Alban Berg. Also at the heart of the program is an imaginative work by Chen Yi that shares musical traditions from the Guangxi Zhuang region of China. Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony is the perfect piece to bring this fantastic season to its final notes with…

The Minnesota Orchestra presents a program in honor of Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of the last African Americans still enslaved in Texas. With conductor André Raphel at the podium, the concert includes two works that will be heard at Orchestra Hall for the first time: Adolphus Hailstork’s jubilant Three Spirituals and Duke Ellington’s livelyHarlem. Singer Jevetta Steele and performance poet Malcolm-Jamal Warner lend their voices to this evening of celebration and remembrance.

The Minnesota Orchestra presents a program in honor of Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of the last African Americans still enslaved in Texas. With conductor André Raphel at the podium, the concert includes two works that will be heard at Orchestra Hall for the first time: Adolphus Hailstork’s jubilant Three Spirituals and Duke Ellington’s livelyHarlem. Singer Jevetta Steele and performance poet Malcolm-Jamal Warner lend their voices to this evening of celebration and remembrance.

Lee Mills conducts Beethoven’s light-hearted Eighth Symphony in his first appearance with the Minnesota Orchestra since the former Seattle Symphony associate conductor’s debut in February 2022. At the heart of the program is Jon Kimura Parker’s performance of Felix Mendelssohn’s momentous First Piano Concerto.

Twelve hours of music featuring local musicians, dancers and visual artists inside and outside Orchestra Hall. Plus, a free Minnesota Orchestra concert outside Orchestra Hall on Peavey Plaza. Full programming to be announced in early June.

Celebrate music, summer and the outdoors as the Minnesota Orchestra performs a free one-hour concert, hosted by Jon Kimura Parker, outside Orchestra Hall on Peavey Plaza—part of the Orchestra’s free International Day of Music celebration. Program to be announced in early June.

Let one master pianist loose on the 88 keys and—voilà! Magic. Multiply that by four and unite them all on one stage; and the effect is spectacular. Jon Kimura Parker has tapped three favorite pianists to join him for this special concert.

Regarded for his lively interpretations of both operatic and orchestral repertoire, Elias Grandy will lead this multi-rhythmic program centered around a suite from Igor Stravinsky’s famed ballet score, The Firebird. American composer Daniel Bernard Roumain wrote his Dancers, Dreamers and Presidents in honor of a dance between Barack Obama and Ellen DeGeneres in 2007; during this staging, BRKFST Dance Company will present the world premiere of the complete choreography they have set to the powerful piece. The program opens with…

Regarded for his lively interpretations of both operatic and orchestral repertoire, Elias Grandy will lead this multi-rhythmic program centered around a suite from Igor Stravinsky’s famed ballet score, The Firebird. American composer Daniel Bernard Roumain wrote his Dancers, Dreamers and Presidents in honor of a dance between Barack Obama and Ellen DeGeneres in 2007; during this staging, BRKFST Dance Company will present the world premiere of the complete choreography they have set to the powerful piece. The program opens with…

Pianist Jon Kimura Parker will join small ensembles of Minnesota Orchestra musicians for this intimate program of chamber music.

Music has long been a pathway to healing and a means of expression. Anxiety is part of the human condition and through music, we can share our experiences, find comfort, and discover more about ourselves and each other. In this concert, Principal Conductor of Live at Orchestra Hall Sarah Hicks explores how music can be a tool of both expression and healing. The program will feature the world premiere of Serenity by Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute alumnus Molly Joyce, inspired…

Film Concerts Live! in association with Sony Pictures Classics is proud to present one of the most ground-breaking and influential films of all time, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, nominated for ten Academy Awards® and featuring renowned composer Tan Dun’s musical score performed live and in sync to an HD presentation of director Ang Lee’s cinematic masterpiece.

Film Concerts Live! in association with Sony Pictures Classics is proud to present one of the most ground-breaking and influential films of all time, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, nominated for ten Academy Awards® and featuring renowned composer Tan Dun’s musical score performed live and in sync to an HD presentation of director Ang Lee’s cinematic masterpiece.

With a thrilling 2023-24 season ahead at Orchestra Hall, how will you decide which concerts to attend? Join Sarah Hicks, principal conductor of Live at Orchestra Hall, as she leads the Minnesota Orchestra in an exciting preview concert featuring musical highlights and commentary about the upcoming 2023-24 season. Our Season Sampler offers a wonderful evening of musical programming for all tastes—it's the perfect way to sample a little bit of everything the Minnesota Orchestra has to offer!

Singer, songwriter and essayist Dessa returns to the stage with the Minnesota Orchestra for a powerful collaboration that transcends genre. With her charismatic wit, potent lyrics and an expressive alto voice, Dessa has earned a national reputation for crafting ambitious, multi-disciplinary live shows that move, entertain and surprise her audiences.

Singer, songwriter and essayist Dessa returns to the stage with the Minnesota Orchestra for a powerful collaboration that transcends genre. With her charismatic wit, potent lyrics and an expressive alto voice, Dessa has earned a national reputation for crafting ambitious, multi-disciplinary live shows that move, entertain and surprise her audiences.