Søndergård, Barton and Prokofiev
Thu Jun 4 — Sat Jun 6, 2026
Orchestra Hall
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Jamie Barton was raised on her family’s farm in Georgia, where “pickin’ and grinnin’s” happened all the time. Friends showed up with their instruments, a potluck dish and a desire to make music. Although she began her musical journey with Bluegrass, Barton has become a musical omnivore. She’ll bring the Neruda Songs to life in her Minnesota Orchestra debut.
Program
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BARBER
Adagio for Strings
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LIEBERSON
Neruda Songs
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PROKOFIEV
Symphony No. 7
Artists
Minnesota Orchestra
Thomas Søndergård
conductor
Jamie Barton
mezzo
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.
Critically acclaimed by virtually every major outlet covering classical music, American mezzo Jamie Barton is increasingly recognized for how she uses her powerful instrument offstage–lifting up women, queer people and other marginalized communities. Her lively social media presence on Instagram and Twitter serves as a hub for conversations about body positivity, social justice issues and LGBTQ+ rights.
Plan your visit
- Running Time
- ~2 hours, including intermission
- Doors Open
- 1 hour, 30 mins prior to performance
- Pre-Concert, Target Atrium
Thu Jun 4 - 10:15am
Sat Jun 6 - 6:15pm
Guanchez-Nikiforov Piano Duo performance - Pre-Concert, Target Atrium
Fri Jun 5 - 7:15
Minnesota Orchestra President & CEO Isaac Thompson in conversation with Susan Feder, editor of Defending the Music: Michael Steinberg at the Boston Globe, 1964-1976, a new collection of writings by the late classical music critic and husband of Jorja Fleezanis.
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The 2025-2026 Classical Season is presented by Ameriprise Financial.
