Søndergård, Fliter and Mozart
Thu May 8 — Fri May 9, 2025
Orchestra Hall
When Thomas Søndergård made his debut with the Minnesota Orchestra, Ingrid Fliter offered an elegant and playful interpretation of a Mozart piano concerto. The collaboration was electrifying. This time, Fliter plays a different Mozart concerto on this program that includes a haunting elegy by Karim Al-Zand and the arresting Symphony No. 11 by Dmitri Shostakovich.
A Few Things to Know
- Luctus Profugis is Canadian-American composer Karim Al-Zand’s musical call to action in response to the European refugee crisis of 2015-2019. The piece is a lament for all of those who perished, but it also represents “the refugees’ journey, their tenacity, courage and resilience,” according to Al-Zand.
- Written in 1957, Shostakovich’s 11th Symphony is the composer’s personal reflection on the events of the Russian Revolution of 1905, a series of historic uprisings in which Shostakovich’s own grandfather participated.
- Mozart’s 17th Piano Concerto connected the composer to his famous pet, a European Starling who could sing the opening melody of the concerto’s final movement.
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Program
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AL-ZAND
Luctus Profugis: Elegy for the Displaced
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MOZART
Piano Concerto No. 17
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SHOSTAKOVICH
Symphony No. 11, The Year 1905
Artists
Minnesota Orchestra
Thomas Søndergård
Conductor
Ingrid Fliter
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 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.
Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård, who in September 2024 begins his second 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. His 2024-25 season in Minnesota begins with two weeks of season opening concerts featuring Yunchan Lim and Leila Josefowicz. Other season highlights include performances of Mozart’s Requiem and Puccini’s Turandot, a January festival of music from Nordic countries and the return of the Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute.
Argentine pianist Ingrid Fliter has won the admiration and hearts of audiences around the world for her passionate yet thoughtful and sensitive music making played with an effortless technique. Winner of the 2006 Gilmore Artist Award, one of only a handful of pianists and the only woman to have received this honor, Fliter divides her time between North America and Europe.
Plan your visit
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- Directions & Parking
- Helpful Tips
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- For 7pm concerts: 5:30-6pm
- For 8pm concerts: 6:30-7pm
- For 11am concerts: 9:30-10am
- For 2pm concerts: 12:30-1pm
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.
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The 2024-2025 Classical Season is presented by Ameriprise Financial.
