Minnesota Orchestra Expands 2022 Calendar with the Addition of Chamber Music, Sensory-Friendly Concerts and Wellness Events
The Minnesota Orchestra today announced plans for the addition of Chamber Music Concerts, Sensory-Friendly Concerts and Wellness events through the remainder of the 2021-22 season.
The Orchestra’s 2022 Chamber Music series will include two Sunday afternoon concerts that are designed by the musicians and showcase small ensembles made up of Orchestra members; each concert is held in the intimate setting of Orchestra Hall’s Target Atrium. The first of this season’s programs takes place on Sunday, February 13, and features Franz Schubert’s Octet, Steve Reich’s Music for Pieces of Wood, and Heitor Villa-Lobos’ Jet Whistle for flute and cello. The second, scheduled for May 1, will highlight music by Russell Steinberg, Johannes Brahms, Shelley Washington and Louise Farrenc.
Also returning this season are Sensory-Friendly Concerts. Each concert is just under one hour in length and provides a sensory-friendly experience designed for audiences of all ages and abilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. These concerts are presented in Orchestra Hall’s Target Atrium and feature small ensembles from the Minnesota Orchestra, guest musicians from the community, and Board-Certified Music Therapist Lyndie Walker from Toneworks Music Therapy Services as host. This season’s Sensory-Friendly Concerts take place on Saturday, February 26 at 11 a.m., and Tuesday, April 19 and 11 a.m.
Minnesota Orchestra is also thrilled to bring back its Wellness series, offering Yoga Class at Orchestra Hall and Music and Mindfulness sessions throughout the season. Yoga at Orchestra Hall classes are held in Orchestra Hall’s lobby and led by a certified yoga instructor, featuring live music performed by a Minnesota Orchestra musician or duo. Classes will be held on January 9 and March 6, at 9 a.m. In addition, the Orchestra presents two Music and Mindfulness sessions in collaboration with the University of Minnesota’s Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing, occurring on April 7 and May 19, at 7 p.m. Each one-hour session takes place onstage at Orchestra Hall and features music performed by an Orchestra musician or small ensemble with Mariann Johnson from the University of Minnesota guiding attendees to take a mindful approach to listening.
Calendar of Events
All events are subject to change.
For ticket details, refer to the information section at the conclusion of this press release.
Wellness
WINTER YOGA AT ORCHESTRA HALL
Sunday, January 9, 2022, 9 a.m. / Orchestra Hall Lobby
Sarah Grimes, violin
Esther Seitz, cello
Courtney Perry, instructor
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WINTER CHAMBER MUSIC IN THE TARGET ATRIUM
Sunday, February 13, 2022, 4 p.m. / Target Atrium at Orchestra Hall
Ben Odhner, violin
Hanna Landrum, violin
Megan Tam, viola
Anthony Ross, cello
Erik Wheeler, cello
Kristen Bruya, bass
Greg Milliren, flute
Gregory Williams, clarinet
Christopher Marshall, bassoon
Bruce Hudson, horn
Brian Mount, percussion
Jason Arkis, percussion
Erich Rieppel, percussion
Matthew Frischman, percussion
Adam Kuenzel, percussion
VILLA-LOBOS Jet Whistle
REICH Music for Pieces of Wood
SCHUBERT Octet
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SENSORY-FRIENDLY CONCERT
Saturday, February 26, 2022, 11 a.m. / Target Atrium at Orchestra Hall
Esther Seitz, cello
Lovrick Gary, bass trombone
Lyndie Walker, host
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Wellness
SPRING YOGA AT ORCHESTRA HALL
Sunday, March 6, 2022, 9 a.m. / Orchestra Hall Lobby
Jenni Seo, viola
Josefina Varas Montero, instructor
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Wellness
MUSIC AND MINDFULNESS
Thursday, April 7, 2022, 7 p.m. / Orchestra Hall
Mariann Johnson, instructor
Musicians to be announced at a later date
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SENSORY-FRIENDLY CONCERT
Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 11 a.m. / Target Atrium at Orchestra Hall
Lyndie Walker, host
Musicians to be announced at a later date
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SPRING CHAMBER MUSIC IN THE TARGET ATRIUM
Sunday, May 1, 2022, 4 p.m. / Target Atrium at Orchestra Hall
Rui Du, violin
Natsuki Kumagai, violin
Sarah Grimes, violin
Ben Odhner, violin
Allison Lovera, violin
Sabrina Bradford, violin
Sam Bergman, viola
Kenneth Freed, viola
Anthony Ross, cello
Esther Seitz, cello
Erik Wheeler, cello
Kathryn Nettleman, bass
Adam Kuenzel, flute
Greg Milliren, flute
Julie Gramolini Williams, oboe
Gabriel Campos Zamora, clarinet
David Pharris, clarinet
Norbert Nielubowski, bassoon
Bruce Hudson, horn
Kevin Watkins, percussion
Mary Jo Gothmann, piano
STEINBERG Subterranean Dance
BRAHMS String Quartet No. 2
WASHINGTON Middleground for String Quartet
FARRENC Nonet
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Wellness
MUSIC AND MINDFULNESS
Thursday, May 19, 2022, 7 p.m. / Orchestra Hall
Mariann Johnson, instructor
Musicians to be announced at a later date
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TICKET PURCHASING INFORMATION
Individual tickets and Minnesota Orchestra subscription packages can be purchased now at minnesotaorchestra.org or by calling 612-371-5656. For groups of 10 or more, call 612-371-5662.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test (PCR) from the last 72 hours prior to the event is required for all guests, including children of all ages, entering Orchestra Hall. Details at minnesotaorchestra.org/safety.
We currently require masks to be worn inside ALL locations at Orchestra Hall including the lobby, auditorium and backstage. Masks can be removed outside of Orchestra Hall to enjoy a beverage on our patio spaces. Once entering Orchestra Hall, we require a mask for the duration of the experience. These policies remain in place, until further notice.
All programs, artists, dates, times and prices subject to change.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Sensory-Friendly Concerts are sponsored by PNC Bank.
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