Dessa
with The Minnesota OrchestraThu Aug 3 — Sat Aug 5, 2023
Orchestra Hall
Singer, songwriter and essayist Dessa returns to the stage with the Minnesota Orchestra for a powerful collaboration that transcends genre. With her charismatic wit, potent lyrics and an expressive alto voice, Dessa has earned a national reputation for crafting ambitious, multi-disciplinary live shows that move, entertain and surprise her audiences.
A Few Things to Know
- In 2018 and 2019, Dessa and the Minnesota Orchestra embarked on their biggest collaboration to date and in March 2019 released Sound the Bells, a full-length live album from a series of two concerts.
- A consummate wordsmith: In addition to being a world-renowned hip hop artist and singer, Dessa is also a podcast host, guest lecturer and author of My Own Devices: True Stories from the Road on Music, Science and Senseless Love.
- You can hear Dessa's incredible talents on other high profile projects like The Hamilton Mixtape and the documentary, RBG.
- Come early and enjoy a delicious Bubbles and Bites package prepared by Wandering Kitchen featuring a charcuterie box paired with your choice of bubbles, wine or a non-alcoholic sparkling beverage. After your concert, enjoy s'mores and a crafted cocktail with your own personal fire pit. (Read more about these tasty offerings).
You can also purchase Bubbles and Bites (Thurs, Fri, Sat) or a S'mores Nightcap (Thurs, Fri, Sat) separately.
Artists
Minnesota Orchestra
Sarah Hicks
conductor
Dessa
singer, rapper and writer
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.
Sarah Hicks is the Minnesota Orchestra’s principal conductor of Live at Orchestra Hall, a role in which she oversees planning for and conducts many concerts in the broad-spectrum series of popular music, jazz, Broadway classics, movie scores and other genres. She also conducted the Inside the Classics and Sam & Sarah series for ten seasons.
Plan your visit
- Pre-concert activities
- Valet Parking
- Pre-order Beverages
- Directions & Parking
- Helpful Tips
Lady Midnight
When: Aug 3 - 4 (intermission) | Aug 5 (pre-concert)
Where: Target Atrium & Peavy Plaza
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.
Pre-order beverages
Skip the lines at the bar! Pre-order your intermission beverage via the MN Orch App when you arrive at Orchestra Hall.
Accessibility Services
- Armless & Bariatric Chairs
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Large-Print Programs
- Noise-Cancelling Headphones
- Service Animals
- Wheelchair & Accessible Seating
Additional services are available upon request.
With these concerts we gratefully recognize Karen and Lloyd Kepple for their generosity as lead sponsor.
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