Minnesota Orchestra Appoints Osmo Vänskä as Conductor Laureate
The Minnesota Orchestra announced today the appointment of Osmo Vänskä as the Orchestra's Conductor Laureate, an ongoing role that recognizes his deep and far-reaching impact on the Minnesota Orchestra over 19 years as its music director. The appointment takes effect in September 2022.
Minnesota Orchestra Announces 2021-22 Season
Music Director Osmo Vänskä and the Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra today announced plans for the ensemble’s 2021-22 season that runs from September 2021 to June 2022 and includes Classical, Live at Orchestra Hall, Movies & Music, Holiday and Relaxed Family concerts.
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THE GLASS MENAGERIE
During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Tennessee Williams. Today's play, The Glass Menagerie!
Flint Symphony Orchestra Announces 2019/20 Season
The Flint Symphony Orchestra announces its upcoming 2019/20 season, which includes favorite masterpieces and new perspectives on beloved composers. a?oeAmong our world-class guest artists are violinist Andrés Cárdenes, returning 40 years after winning the 1980 Byrd Competition, to perform the sensational Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto,a?? shares Maestro Enrique Diemecke, Music Director and Conductor. a?oeWe'll also keep audiences intrigued with renowned guitarist Sharon Isbin for a 'different' concerto by Rodrigo, as well as Michigan native Anthony Ross performing Dvořák's beloved Cello Concerto.a?? The 2019-2020 Classic Concert Series is sponsored by The Whiting Foundation.
Flint Symphony Orchestra Announces 2019/20 Season
The Flint Symphony Orchestra announces its upcoming 2019/20 season, which includes favorite masterpieces and new perspectives on beloved composers. a?oeAmong our world-class guest artists are violinist Andrés Cárdenes, returning 40 years after winning the 1980 Byrd Competition, to perform the sensational Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto,a?? shares Maestro Enrique Diemecke, Music Director and Conductor. a?oeWe'll also keep audiences intrigued with renowned guitarist Sharon Isbin for a 'different' concerto by Rodrigo, as well as Michigan native Anthony Ross performing Dvořák's beloved Cello Concerto.a?? The 2019-2020 Classic Concert Series is sponsored by The Whiting Foundation.
Minnesota Orchestra Announces 2019-20 Season Programming
Music Director Osmo V nsk and the Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra today unveiled plans for the ensemble's 2019-20 season, which runs from September 2019 to June 2020, and includes Classical, Holiday, Live at Orchestra Hall, Chamber Music, Music and Mindfulness, Young People's Concerts, and Sensory-Friendly and Relaxed Family Concerts.
Minnesota Orchestra Announces 2018-19 Season
Music Director Osmo Vanska and the Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra today unveiled plans for the ensemble's 2018-19 season, which includes Classical, Inside the Classics, Holiday, Live at Orchestra Hall, Chamber Music, Jazz in the Target Atrium, and Young People's and Family concerts.
Music Director Osmo Vänskä Extends Contract with Minnesota Orchestra
The Minnesota Orchestra announced today that Music Director Osmo Vanska has signed a new three-year contract which will extend his leadership of the Minnesota Orchestra through its 2021-22 season and bring his tenure to 19 years?a length equaled only by founding Music Director Emil Oberhoffer and sixth Music Director Stanislaw Skrowaczewski.
Minnesota Orchestra Announces Plans for Sommerfest 2017 Celebrating Andrew Litton and Doc Severinsen
The Minnesota Orchestra announces plans today for Sommerfest 2017, unveiling a celebratory summer festival in which the Orchestra salutes two of its artistic leaders: Doc Severinsen on his 90th birthday, and Sommerfest Artistic Director Andrew Litton, who has announced that this summer will mark his final season as the head of the festival. Running from July 3 to August 5, Minnesota Orchestra's summer season includes two tribute concerts to Pops Conductor Laureate Severinsen; performances by Litton and his friends André Watts, William Wolfram and New York City Ballet dancers; and culminates with the opera Litton has long wanted to conduct in Minnesota, Strauss' Salome. The summer season also involves the annual Symphony for the Cities concerts, two previously announced regular season programs and the return of the Minnesota Orchestra Fantasy Camp.
South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and Chorus to Welcome 12-Year-Old Cellist
The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra (SDSO) and Chorus will host their annual Holiday Collage concerts this weekend, ushering in the holidays to the Sioux Falls community. Every year the SDSO brings together a variety of musicians, a volunteer chorus, and guest artists to perform an array of holiday music. This year they are welcoming the winner of the 2014 Young Musician Concerto Competition, Maximus Gurath of Sioux Falls.
2013 Wilde Awards Winners Announced
It truly was 'One Wilde Night,' as approximately 250 professional thespians and their guests attended The 2013 Wilde Awards Aug. 19 at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Through coincidences and through recurring reference in thoughtful, cogent and brief acceptance speeches, the event was very much a 'family affair.'
2013 Wilde Award Winners Announced!
It truly was 'One Wilde Night,' as approximately 250 professional thespians and their guests attended The 2013 Wilde Awards Aug. 19 at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield. Through coincidences and through recurring reference in thoughtful, cogent and brief acceptance speeches, the event was very much a 'family affair.' Scroll down for a full list of the winners!