Grand Piano Spectacular 2023
Thu Jul 20, 2023
Orchestra Hall
Let one master pianist loose on the 88 keys and—voilà! Magic. Multiply that by four and unite them all on one stage; and the effect is spectacular. Jon Kimura Parker has tapped three favorite pianists to join him for this special concert.
Note: The Minnesota Orchestra does not perform on this program.
A Few Things to Know
- 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. (Read more about these tasty offerings). You can also purchase Bubbles and Bites separately.
Program
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ROSSINI/Wrede
Overture to William Tell -
BACH
Concerto in A minor for Four Keyboards, BWV 1065 -
OLDFIELD/Bergmann
Tubular Bells, Part I -
GERSHWIN/Bergmann
Medley on Popular Tunes by George Gershwin -
PIAZZOLLA/Bergmann
Milonga del Ángel -
PIAZZOLLA/Bergmann
Spring, from The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires -
BERGMANN
Four for Boogie
Jon Kimura Parker
piano
Known for his passionate artistry and engaging stage presence, pianist Jon Kimura Parker has performed regularly at the Berlin Philharmonie, Carnegie Hall, London’s South Bank, the Sydney Opera House and the Beijing Concert Hall. In 2019 he was appointed the Minnesota Orchestra’s first-ever creative partner for Summer at Orchestra Hall, a new role in which he is serving as a creative force behind the Orchestra’s summer festival and appearing each summer as a host, performer and personality.
Plan your visit
- Pre-concert activities
- Valet Parking
- Pre-order Beverages
- Directions & Parking
- Helpful Tips
Sounds + Bites
When: Pre and Post Concert
Where: Peavey Plaza
Come early and stay late for Sounds + Bites: special food experiences and free entertainment by outstanding local performers on the magnificent Peavey Plaza, as well as other pre-concert happenings inside Orchestra Hall.
$6 Happy Hour
When: 90 minutes pre-concert
Where: Peavey Plaza
Sip a beverage next to the reflecting pool during our $6 Happy Hour while you listen to free entertainment by outstanding local performers on the magnificent Peavey 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.
Sponsored by
The Creative Partner position is supported by Marilyn and Glen Nelson
