Ravel Piano Concerto in G
Thu Feb 25 — Fri Feb 26, 2027
Orchestra Hall
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Tap into your inner child with a piano concerto that might make you feel as though you’ve entered a toy shop, performed by the dazzling Alice Sara Ott. Then, we’ll head “Far out in the ocean, where the water is as blue as the prettiest cornflower, and as clear as crystal…” to hear Alexander Zemlinsky's musical retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid.
Program
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MOZART
Overture to The Magic Flute
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RAVEL
Piano Concerto in G
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ZEMLINSKY
The Mermaid
Artists
Minnesota Orchestra
Marta Gardolińska
Conductor
Alice Sara Ott
Piano
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 commissioning and performing the music of our time. In September 2025, Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård began his third season as music director.
Marta Gardolińska is currently music director of Opéra National de Lorraine. She came to international attention in 2018 as Young Conductor in Association at the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra where she conducted two highly successful subscription concerts. This led to a Dudamel Fellowship with the Los Angeles Philharmonic during the 2019-20 season, which included an invitation to be second conductor to Gustavo Dudamel for their Grammy award-winning live Deutsche Grammophon recording of Ives Symphony No. 4. Gardolińska then returned to Los Angeles to make her debut with the Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl followed by an immediate re-invitation.
Alice Sara Ott is one of today’s most forward-thinking classical musicians, with her visionary artistic projects, globally successful albums, and collaborations with the world’s leading orchestras and conductors. Captivating audiences worldwide with her unique interpretations and technical brilliance, Ott’s innovative recital concepts redefine classical music for the modern era. She has recorded for Deutsche Grammophon for over 16 years, leading to album streams of over half a billion.
Plan your visit
- Running Time
- ~2 hours, including intermission
- Doors Open
- 1 hour, 30 mins prior to performance
Marta Gardolińska's appearance in these concerts is supported by Dr. Jennine Speier and her late husband, John, dedicated advocates for advancing the work of women conductors.
Alice Sara Ott's appearance in these concerts is supported by the Guna Skujina Guest Pianist Fund.
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The 2026-2027 Classical Season is presented by Ameriprise Financial.
