Event Detail
Minnesota Orchestra
Andrew
Litton, conductor
Jon Kimura Parker, piano
Program to include:
| NICOLAI | Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor | |
| BEETHOVEN | Piano Concerto No. 3 | |
| J. STRAUSS, JR. | Roses from the South Waltzes Niko-Polka Rustic Polka Emperor Waltzes |
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| JOSEF STRAUSS | Pele-mele (Polka schnell) |
Get lost in the romance of a Viennese evening—as Sommerfest Artistic Director Andrew Litton starts this always-popular festival opener with the captivating overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor—plus plenty of joyful waltzes, including Strauss’ Emperor Waltzes, an elegant “toast of friendship” from Austria. Rounding out this delightful evening is the virtuoso pianist—and Orchestra favorite—Jon Kimura Parker, who plays Beethoven’s powerful Piano Concerto No. 3.
Join us on Peavey Plaza before and after the concert to enjoy food, beverages and FREE live music by: Christine Rosholt Quartet.
View our entire Peavey Plaza schedule for Sommerfest!
