Live recordings of Minnesota Orchestra concerts are available as digital downloads exclusively right here—you won't find them anywhere else. Select programs from our season concerts are recorded live, produced by Minnesota Public Radio, and available for download just days after the original Orchestra Hall performance. You'll find a list of available recordings below—and, unlike streaming audio, the music is yours to keep.
How to Order
- Purchase a Season Pass and receive all eleven 2011-12 recordings for just $10!
When you purchase a Season Pass, you will automatically receive an e-mail with links to new music downloads as they become available throughout the season. - Purchase individual works, most available for just $1.29 each
- Download the first movement (when available) for free!
Once you've selected your music, click the order button and proceed to the check-out cart. Click "continue shopping" to add more music to your cart. When you complete your transaction, you will receive an order confirmation and a separate e-mail with links to your digital music file(s), along with download instructions. If you have additional questions, visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact us at 612.371.5656 or 1.800.292.4141 during business hours.
Select Minnesota Orchestra Young People's Concerts are available for you to download and keep – free of charge! In addition to the music performed onstage, you’ll hear the conductor and guest artists talk about each piece.
Teachers and homeschool coordinators: please make this special opportunity available to your students. Simply give them the link to this webpage and encourage them to download the music to share with their families and friends.
All the files are DRM-free, which means you can play them back on any media device you choose, and the 256kbps format ensures a high-quality recording that will provide superior playback for years to come.
How to Order
Once you've selected your music, click the order button and proceed to the check-out cart. You will receive an order confirmation and a separate e-mail with links to your digital music file(s), along with download instructions. If you have additional questions, visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact Ticket Services at 612.371.5656 or 1.800.292.4141 during business hours.
World Music
Recorded live JAN 25, 2012
Complete concert with commentary from conductor and guest artists
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Minnesota Orchestra
Courtney Lewis, conductor Robin Scott, violin
Samir Chatterjee, tabla
Program includes:
| GERSHWIN | Cuban Overture | |
| SHIRISH KORDE | Svara-Yantra, Concerto for Violin and Tabla | |
| DAVIES | An Orkney Wedding, with Sunrise | |
| RAVEL | Boléro (excerpts) |
The Tin Forest
Recorded live NOV 9, 2011
Complete concert with commentary from conductor and guest artists
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Minnesota Orchestra
Courtney Lewis, conductor
RT Rybak, narrator
Program includes:
| WEBER | Overture to Der Freischütz (The Marksman) | |
| STRAVINSKY | Greeting Prelude (Happy Birthday to You) | |
| HEITZEG | The Tin Forest | |
| BRITTEN | The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra |
American Riffs
Recorded live MAY 4, 2011
Complete concert with commentary from conductor and guest artists
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Minnesota Orchestra
Courtney Lewis, conductor
Charles Lazarus, host and trumpet
Program includes:
| BERNSTEIN | West Side Story (excerpts) |
| BUNCH | Symphony No. 1 (excerpt) |
| HARRY JAMES | Trumpet Concerto |
| ELLINGTON | It Don’t Mean a Thing |
| GERSHWIN | Summertime, from Porgy and Bess |
| SOUSA | Stars and Stripes Forever |
| LAZARUS | Americana Medley |
Musical Tales
Recorded live JAN 26, 2011
Complete concert with commentary from conductor and guest artists
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Minnesota Orchestra
Courtney Lewis, conductor
Steven C. Campbell, tuba
Bernadeia Johnson, narrator
Bo Peng, piano, 2010 YPSCA winner
Vicki Fingalson, soprano
Program includes:
| VILLA-LOBOS | Bachianas brasileiras No. 2 |
| PUCCINI | "Mi chiamano Mimi," Mimi's Song from La Boheme |
| HAYDN | Piano Concerto in D major (excerpts) |
| DUKAS | The Sorcerer's Apprentice |
| KLEINSINGER | Tubby the Tuba |