Symphonic Chills and Thrills
Sun Oct 30, 2022
Orchestra Hall
Composers have many tricks to makes things chilling—tempo and dynamics to chase, or xylophones to rattle our bones. This lively and mysterious program will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Our Relaxed Family Concerts are designed for audiences of all ages, including individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities. Each concert takes place in an inclusive environment where audience members are welcome to be who they are and enjoy music together with family and friends.
A Few Things to Know
- Symphonic Chills and Thrills will feature a variety of music—some soft and some loud—because we know that different audience members like different levels of sound. Review our tip sheet (below) to read about quiet spaces, noise-canceling headphones and other options which are available for tailoring the concert experience to fit your family's preferences.
- Come early to participate in lobby activities, including opportunities to try instruments, engage in creative movement, make art, learn more about the program and meet Minnesota Orchestra musicians.
- Prepare for the concert experience with our playlist, lobby map, pre-visit story and other materials. Scroll down this page for those resources!
- Free tickets for this concert are available for young listeners under 18 through the Hall Pass program. Choose the Hall Pass price type when selecting seats for kids.
Program
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GRIEG
In the Hall of the Mountain King, from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 / 3 min
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SAINT-SAËNS
Danse macabre / 7 min
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STILL
Phantom Chapel / 5 min
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MUSSORGSKY
A Night on Bald Mountain / 7 min
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WILLIAMS
Hedwig’s Theme, from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone / 5 min
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CLYNE
Auguries, from Abstractions / 3 min
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BERLIOZ
Witches’ Sabbath, from Symphonie fantastique / 7 min
Artists
Minnesota Orchestra
Susie Park
violin
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre
Maria Dively
American Sign Language interpreter
The Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra, now in its second century, ranks among America’s top symphonic ensembles, with a distinguished history of acclaimed performances in its home state and around the world; award-winning recordings, broadcasts and educational engagement programs; and a commitment to intentionally build concert programs to feature more works by composers of color, exploring music both contemporary and historic. In September 2024, Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård begins his second season as music director.
Australian-born Susie Park, the Minnesota Orchestra’s first associate concertmaster since 2015, will be featured as soloist with the ensemble in June 2023 in Brahms’ Double Concerto with Associate Principal Cello Silver Ainomäe. She has performed solos with numerous major orchestras in Europe, the U.S. and Australia, as well as Korea’s KBS Orchestra and Orchestra Wellington in New Zealand. She was the violinist of the Eroica Trio from 2006 to 2012, with which she recorded the ensemble’s Grammy-nominated CD of all-American repertoire, and toured internationally. Her interest in music of all genres has also led to collaborations with artists such as jazz trumpeter Chris Botti.
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT) produces original plays, hosts puppet shows and workshops and leads residencies throughout the Midwest. For many years it produced the MayDay parade. HOBT has often collaborated with the Minnesota Orchestra for Young People’s Concerts and Hansel and Gretel productions. At the 2022 Summer at Orchestra Hall festival, it collaborated with the Orchestra in choreographed performances of Smetana’s The Moldau. Its puppets were also featured at 2011 performances of Mozart’s The Magic Flute.
Maria Dively has been an American Sign Language interpreter for eight years in Minnesota and California. A NIC/Trilingual Interpreter, she is a graduate of North Central University in Minneapolis. She was born and raised in Puerto Rico and has been involved personally and professionally in the Deaf community since college. From a young age, she has been involved with music as a woodwind player, percussionist and steel drums player, among other roles.
Plan your visit
- Pre-concert activities
- Valet Parking
- Directions & Parking
- Helpful Tips
PRE/POST-CONCERT ACTIVITES
When: Sun Oct 30 | 12:30-1:45pm, 3-3:30pm
Where: Roberta Mann Grand Foyer
Come early to participate in lobby activities, including opportunities to see orchestral instruments, make puppets, learn about animals, engage in creative movement, meet Minnesota Orchestra musicians and more.
Know Before You Go
An engaging performance awaits, and the fun doesn’t stop there. Make this visit your own with food and activity options. Browse these helpful tips, and when your concert date arrives, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy.
Directions & Parking
All the information you need to know for getting to and from Orchestra Hall. Parking is just steps away from Orchestra Hall in the city-owned and skyway-connected 11th and Marquette Ramp.
Accessibility Services
- ASL Interpretation
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Braille & Large Print Programs
- Open Captioning
- Service Animals
- Wheelchair & Accessible Seating
Additional services are available upon request.
Sponsored By
Mary Ann Feldman Music Education Fund
Angela S. Pennington and W. Anders Folk Student Ticket Fund
The Family Concert series is also made possible by
