Søndergård and Tchaikovsky
Fri Jun 12 — Sat Jun 13, 2026
Orchestra Hall
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When Jennifer Higdon began to compose blue cathedral, she imagined a journey through a glass cathedral in the sky. Her creativity leaves the door wide open for you to explore “humanity’s perennial question of existence” with Charles Ives, and be drawn into Scriabin’s own brand of musical mysticism.
Musician Spotlight - Mingle with musicians onstage at a post-concert reception.
Program
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HIGDON
blue cathedral
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TCHAIKOVSKY
Piano Concerto No. 1
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IVES
The Unanswered Question
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SCRIABIN
The Poem of Ecstasy
Artists
Minnesota Orchestra
Thomas Søndergård
conductor
Alexander Gavrylyuk
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.
Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård, who in September 2025 began his third season as music director of the Minnesota Orchestra, is a highly regarded conductor in both the orchestral and opera spheres. He has earned a reputation for incisive interpretations of works by composers from his native Denmark, a great versatility in a broad range of standard and modern repertoire, and a collaborative approach with the musicians he leads.
A stunningly virtuosic pianist, Alexander Gavrylyuk is internationally recognized for his electrifying and poetic performances. His performance of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3 at the BBC Proms was described as “revelatory” by The Times and “electrifying” by Limelight. He was artist in residence at Wigmore Hall for the 2023-24 season.
Plan your visit
- Running Time
- ~2 hours, including intermission
- Doors Open
- 1 hour, 30 mins prior to performance
- Musician Spotlight
Sat Jun 13 | Post-Concert
- Mingle with musicians onstage at a post-concert reception.
- Pre-Concert, Target Atrium
Fri Jun 12 - 7:15pm
Sat Jun 13 - 6:15pm
Concert preview and lecture with Nicholas Landrum
Sponsored by
With this concert, we honor the memory of Janet Bartels.
The 2025-2026 Classical Season is presented by Ameriprise Financial.
