Second Violin

Jonathan Magness

associate principal second violin

How did you choose your instrument?
My parents started me at a very young age.

What is your favorite Minnesota Orchestra memory?
Winning the job!

Where can we find you on a Saturday night when you’re not performing with the Orchestra?
Watching a college football game.

If you could live in any era, which one would it be?
The European Renaissance.

What are you three favorite movies?
Snatch
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Animal House

What would you like to be known for?
I’d like to be known for being a great colleague, husband and father.

What’s your “top pick” for downtown dining or post-concert drinks or desserts?
Capital Grille

Where is your favorite place in the world to “just be”?
The mountains of Northern New Mexico.