Nordic Soundscapes Festival
Jan 10-18, 2025
A celebration of hygge and Scandinavian stories: enter a warm, comfortable and welcoming space, designed for exploring the sounds of Nordic countries alongside your favorite winter escapes. A glass of glögg, a Scandinavian spirit, a taste of nostalgia and an invitation to togetherness are prepared—just for you—at your musical home, Orchestra Hall.
Get your tickets now to the ultimate winter music festival! Hear sounds to warm your winter and pieces bound to inspire. Come early for performances and experiences from Nordic partner organizations.
Cozy up by the fire, enjoy Nordic baked goods and sip an aquavit cocktail. A feast for the senses!
Nordic Landscapes and Portraits
Fri Jan 10 — Sat Jan 11, 2025
If you like exploring new musical terrain, you’ll love this evocative program that explores Nordic landscapes and portraits. Hear the fresh voices of Iceland’s Daníel Bjarnason and Denmark’s Bent Sørensen, alongside a Sibelius fave and Carl Nielsen’s stormy and dramatic Clarinet Concerto.
JAN 10 | 7:15-7:45PM
Finnish choral music by SF 100 Chorus in partnership with FinnFest USA and Finlandia Foundation Twin Cities/Finnish American Cultural Association
JAN 11 | 1:15-1:45PM
Taylor Ann Grand singing Danish classical and folk music with Lisa Jensen on piano in partnership with the Danish American Center
Chamber Music in the Hall
Sun Jan 12, 2025
Spend your Sunday afternoon with Minnesota Orchestra musicians in this wide-ranging chamber music program, including works by Francis Poulenc, Arnold Schoenberg and more. Plus, a nod to Carl Nielsen with his Serenata in Vano, as we continue our Nordic Soundscapes Festival.
JAN 12 | 1:15-1:45PM
Icelandic folk songs performed by Howard Hobbs and Isaac Muscanto in partnership with the Hekla Club.
Nordic Tales and Folklore
Thu Jan 16 — Sat Jan 18, 2025
Our Nordic adventures continue, this time anchored by selections from Grieg’s beloved Peer Gynt. You’ll also hear how Norway’s Ørjan Matre takes a collection of Grieg piano pieces and creates an otherworldly and welcoming soundscape. Plus, Nielsen's one and only violin concerto.
JAN 16 | 10:15-10:45AM
Danish Folk Music and Crafts in partnership with the Museum of Danish America
JAN 17 | 7:15-7:45PM
Swedish Folk Music by Renee Vaughan and the Nordstär Ensemble in partnership with the American Swedish Institute
JAN 18 | 6:15-6:45PM
Norwegian Choral Music by The Mindekirken Choir in partnership with the Mindekirken Lutheran Church and Norway House
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The Nordic Soundscapes Festival is generously sponsored by Kathy and Al Lenzmeier.