Osmo Vänskä and Alisa Weilerstein
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About this Concert:
Alisa Weilerstein makes the cello sing like few others can. Hear her in the unparalleled masterpiece for her instrument, Dvořák's hauntingly beautiful Concerto.
- Minnesota Orchestra
- Osmo Vänskä, conductor
- Alisa Weilerstein, cello
AHO
Gejia, Chinese Images for Orchestra
Dvořák
Cello Concerto
SIBELIUS
Symphony No. 5
More Details:
- Kalevi Aho, from Finland, was inspired to write Gejia, Chinese Images for Orchestra by the indigenous people of western China.
- Dvořák, the most famous Czech composer, wrote his Cello Concerto in New York City.
- One of the treasures of the Weilerstein family album is a picture of Alisa, about three, playing a cereal box cello; she started cello lessons at age four.
- Weilerstein holds a degree in Russian history.
- Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5 is arguably his most popular work, and the Minnesota Orchestra 2012 recording won enormous critical and audience praise.
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About this Concert:
Alisa Weilerstein makes the cello sing like few others can. Hear her in the unparalleled masterpiece for her instrument, Dvořák's hauntingly beautiful Concerto.
- Minnesota Orchestra
- Osmo Vänskä, conductor
- Alisa Weilerstein, cello
AHO
Gejia, Chinese Images for Orchestra
Dvořák
Cello Concerto
SIBELIUS
Symphony No. 5
More Details:
- Kalevi Aho, from Finland, was inspired to write Gejia, Chinese Images for Orchestra by the indigenous people of western China.
- Dvořák, the most famous Czech composer, wrote his Cello Concerto in New York City.
- One of the treasures of the Weilerstein family album is a picture of Alisa, about three, playing a cereal box cello; she started cello lessons at age four.
- Weilerstein holds a degree in Russian history.
- Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5 is arguably his most popular work, and the Minnesota Orchestra 2012 recording won enormous critical and audience praise.
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OH+ Concert activities on Saturday January 14 / see all upcoming OH+ events
Singing Strings Performance
When: 7:15-7:45pm Where: Roberta Mann Grand Foyer Enjoy Finnish folk music performed by the top students from Evergreen School of Performing Arts as a part of our Finland 100 celebration. The "Singing Strings" have performed in Finnish cultural events across the USA and around the world.
The Secret Code is KIPPIS
When: Pre-concert and intermission Where: N. Bud Grossman Mezzanine Bar In Finnish, 'kippis' means cheers! In celebration of Finland 100, mention this secret code at the Mezzanine Bar to receive $1 off your beverage. Kippis!
Osmo Vänskä CD Signing
When: Post-concert
Where: Roberta Mann Grand Foyer
Meet our esteemed music director and get a CD signed after the concert!
Sara Pajunen Performance
When: Post-concert Where: Roberta Mann Grand Foyer Stay late to enjoy a performance by Minneapolis-based violinist Sara Pajunen who is described as ‘an amazingly versatile musician who now counts among the most ambitious and notable practitioners of Finnish folk music outside of Finland.’