Sibelius Festival
7 symphonies | Dec 31—Jan 16
Vänskä and Sibelius, a perfect pair!
Osmo Vänskä has been hailed by critics as the greatest living conductor of Jean Sibelius’ music, so don’t miss your chance to hear the centerpiece of Vänskä’s last season with the Minnesota Orchestra: a festival of the Finnish composer’s epic works.
Festival Concerts
Video: Sam Bergman and Trevor Woggon discuss Sibelius what to expect for the upcoming festival celebrating his music.
Featuring
Osmo Vänskä
Conductor Laureate
Minnesota Orchestra Conductor Laureate Osmo Vänskä, whose 19-year tenure as the Orchestra’s music director concluded in 2022, is renowned internationally for his compelling interpretations of the standard, contemporary and Nordic repertoires. His multi-year project with the Orchestra to perform and record all ten Mahler symphonies concluded in November 2022 with the Third Symphony. Signature initiatives of his music director tenure included a Sibelius symphonies cycle that earned the Orchestra its first Grammy Award and major tours to Cuba, Europe and South Africa. As a guest conductor, he has received extraordinary praise for his work with many of the world’s leading orchestras.
Minnesota Orchestra Conductor Laureate Osmo Vänskä, whose 19-year tenure as the Orchestra’s music director concluded in 2022, is renowned internationally for his compelling interpretations of the standard, contemporary and Nordic repertoires. His multi-year project with the Orchestra to perform and record all ten Mahler symphonies concluded in November 2022 with the Third Symphony. Signature initiatives of his music director tenure included a Sibelius symphonies cycle that earned the Orchestra its first Grammy Award and major tours to Cuba, Europe and South Africa. As a guest conductor, he has received extraordinary praise for his work with many of the world’s leading orchestras.
Visit Elixir Haus
A unique beverage experience awaits outside Orchestra Hall. Bold shots and classic flavors, crafted to warm quickly are in abundance. Venture out before your concert, or pre-order for an intermission pick up.