About
2012-13 U.S. Bank Pops Season

Package A
Anat Cohen and Evan Christopher
FRI NOV 9 8PM
The Matrix Live
FRI NOV 23 8PM
To Be Announced
FRI JAN 18 8PM
West Side Story
SAT FEB 9 8PM
Wicked Divas of Broadway!
SAT APR 20 8PM
Natalie Merchant
FRI MAY 10 8PM
Package B
The Klezmatics
SAT NOV 10 8PM
The Matrix Live
SAT NOV 24 8PM
Tiempo Libre: A Night in Havana
SAT JAN 19 8PM
Casablanca
SAT FEB 16 8PM
The Gershwins' Here To Stay
SAT MAR 9 8PM
Bobby McFerrin: Spirits, You All
SAT APR 27 8PM
Package C
Duke Ellington Orchestra
SUN NOV 11 2PM
Bill Cosby
SAT FEB 2 2PM
The Gershwins' Here To Stay
SUN MAR 10 2PM
Max Raabe and Palast Orchester
SUN APR 7 2PM
The Streisand Songbook with Ann Hampton Callaway
SUN MAY 12 2PM

CLARINET FESTIVAL | CLASSICAL | U.S. BANK POPS SEASON
Anat Cohen and Evan Christopher
with the Minnesota Orchestra
Fri Nov 9, 2012 8PM- Minnesota Orchestra
- Sarah Hicks, conductor
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The Matrix Live
with the Minnesota Orchestra
Fri Nov 23, 2012 8PM- Minnesota Orchestra
- Don Davis, conductor
The Minnesota Orchestra performs the orchestral soundtrack live as the full-length theatrical version of the Oscar-winning film is screened. Please note: this movie is rated R.
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West Side Story
with the Minnesota Orchestra
Sat Feb 9, 2013 8PM- Minnesota Orchestra
- Sarah Hicks, conductor
Winner of Ten Academy Awards®!
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of this iconic film as the Minnesota Orchestra plays Leonard Bernstein's electrifying score live while the newly re-mastered film is shown in glorious high definition on the big screen, with the original vocals and dialog intact. Directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, this classic romantic tragedy features Robbins' breathtaking choreography and a screenplay by Ernest Lehman, based on the masterful book by Arthur Laurents.
West Side Story © 1961 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All rights reserved. © A.M.P.A.S.

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Wicked Divas of Broadway!
with the Minnesota Orchestra
Sat Apr 20, 2013 8PM- Minnesota Orchestra
- Sarah Hicks, conductor
- Nicole Parker and Alli Mauzey, vocals
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Natalie Merchant
with the Minnesota Orchestra
Fri May 10, 2013 8PM- Minnesota Orchestra
- Sarah Hicks, conductor

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Duke Ellington Orchestra
with special guest Evan Christopher
Sun Nov 11, 2012 2PMOur Clarinet Festival continues with an incredible afternoon of legendary jazz standards and fun with such timeless hits as "Take the A Train," "Satin Doll" and "Lush Life."
Please note: The Minnesota Orchestra does not perform on this program.
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Bill Cosby
Sat Feb 2, 2013 2PMBack by popular demand! The renowned comedian, author, television star returns to our Pops series line-up to fill the auditorium with laughter. Bring the whole family!
Please note: The Minnesota Orchestra does not perform on this program.
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The Gershwins' Here To Stay
with Pianist Kevin Cole, Vocalist Sylvia McNair and the Minnesota Orchestra
Sun Mar 10, 2013 2PM- Minnesota Orchestra
- Sarah Hicks, conductor
- Kevin Cole, piano
- Sylvia McNair, vocals
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Max Raabe
and Palast Orchester
Sun Apr 7, 2013 2PMCharismatic baritone Max Raabe and his 12-member band make their Minnesota debut performing German and American standards that embody the high style and musical glory of the '20s and '30s.
Please note: The Minnesota Orchestra does not perform on this program.
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The Streisand Songbook
with Ann Hampton Callaway and the Minnesota Orchestra
Sun May 12, 2013 2PM- Minnesota Orchestra
- Sarah Hicks, conductor

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The Klezmatics
with the Minnesota Orchestra and special guest Anat Cohen
Sat Nov 10, 2012 8PM- Minnesota Orchestra
- Sarah Hicks, conductor
The Orchestra’s first-ever clarinet festival showcases these Grammy-winning klezmer superstars and renowned clarinetist Anat Cohen.
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The Matrix Live
with the Minnesota Orchestra
Sat Nov 24, 2012 8PM- Minnesota Orchestra
- Don Davis, conductor
The Minnesota Orchestra performs the orchestral soundtrack live as the full-length theatrical version of the Oscar-winning film is screened. Please note: this movie is rated R.
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Tiempo Libre
A Night in Havana with the Minnesota Orchestra
Sat Jan 19, 2013 8PM- Minnesota Orchestra
- Sarah Hicks, conductor
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Casablanca
with the Minnesota Orchestra
Sat Feb 16, 2013 8PM- Minnesota Orchestra
- Sarah Hicks, conductor
Celebrate Valentine's Day with this 1942 romantic film classic, shown in its entirety, while our own dazzling Orchestra performs Max Steiner's Oscar-nominated score live! Starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid.
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The Gershwins' Here To Stay
with Pianist Kevin Cole, Vocalist Sylvia McNair and the Minnesota Orchestra
Sat Mar 9, 2013 8PM- Minnesota Orchestra
- Sarah Hicks, conductor
- Kevin Cole, piano
- Sylvia McNair, vocals
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Bobby McFerrin
Spirits, You All
Sat Apr 27, 2013 8PMBobby McFerrin returns—a natural wonder with a four-octave voice, ten Grammys and the uncanny ability to command the stage in each and every concert.
Please note: The Minnesota Orchestra does not perform on this program.
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