About this Concert:
From the 1960s through today, protest music has played an important role in American culture. Violist and host Sam Bergman and conductor Sarah Hicks highlight the stories, music, and achievements of composers who used their talents to participate in social protest through the centuries.
This program includes adult-oriented topics, including references to violence and oppression, and may not be appropriate for young children.
Post-concert on stage reception.
- Minnesota Orchestra
- Sarah Hicks, conductor
- Sam Bergman, viola and host
- Kevin Deas, bass-baritone
BRITTEN
Lacrymosa, mvt. I from Sinfonia da Requiem
CORIGLIANO
Apologue: Of Rage and Remembrance, mvt. I from Symphony No. 1
TOWER
Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 1
PENDERECKI
Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima
STILL
In Memoriam of the Colored Soldiers Who Died For Democracy
SMYTH
Overture to The Boatswain’s Mate
BEETHOVEN
Overture to Fidelio
SHOSTAKOVICH/Barshai
Allegro molto, mvt. II from Chamber Symphony
Al-ZAND
The Prisoner
Fun Facts
- Inside the Classics, now in its ninth season, features Minnesota Orchestra violist and host Sam Bergman and conductor Sarah Hicks. The duo explore classical music through conversation and orchestral excerpts. This Inside the Classics concert is part of the Minnesota Orchestra's Casual Concerts series.
- Casual Concerts include: $5 pre-concert happy hour, local craft brew, and an opportunity to meet musicians onstage after the performance.
Accessibility
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Inside the Classics: Speaking Truth to Power
Speaking Truth to Power
About this Concert:
From the 1960s through today, protest music has played an important role in American culture. Violist and host Sam Bergman and conductor Sarah Hicks highlight the stories, music, and achievements of composers who used their talents to participate in social protest through the centuries.
This program includes adult-oriented topics, including references to violence and oppression, and may not be appropriate for young children.
Post-concert on stage reception.
- Minnesota Orchestra
- Sarah Hicks, conductor
- Sam Bergman, viola and host
- Kevin Deas, bass-baritone
BRITTEN
Lacrymosa, mvt. I from Sinfonia da Requiem
CORIGLIANO
Apologue: Of Rage and Remembrance, mvt. I from Symphony No. 1
TOWER
Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 1
PENDERECKI
Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima
STILL
In Memoriam of the Colored Soldiers Who Died For Democracy
SMYTH
Overture to The Boatswain’s Mate
BEETHOVEN
Overture to Fidelio
SHOSTAKOVICH/Barshai
Allegro molto, mvt. II from Chamber Symphony
Al-ZAND
The Prisoner
Fun Facts
- Inside the Classics, now in its ninth season, features Minnesota Orchestra violist and host Sam Bergman and conductor Sarah Hicks. The duo explore classical music through conversation and orchestral excerpts. This Inside the Classics concert is part of the Minnesota Orchestra's Casual Concerts series.
- Casual Concerts include: $5 pre-concert happy hour, local craft brew, and an opportunity to meet musicians onstage after the performance.
Accessibility
Read more about Accessibility at Orchestra Hall.
Bring a book to donate at your Sommerfest concert and help us send 22,000 books to Africa! Book donation guidelines and information »
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