Søndergård, Josefowicz and Ravel
Donor Appreciation WeekThu Sep 26 — Sat Sep 28, 2024
Orchestra Hall
Experience evocative and vivid writing from two masters of orchestration, where the lines between old and new are blurred. Maurice Ravel borrows from Franz Schubert and Thomas Adès turns to Johann Strauss, Jr., both in Viennese waltz style. Our soloist is Leila Josefowicz, who approaches new music with a sense of daring that is contagious.
A Few Things to Know
- Plan your visit to Orchestra Hall
- These concerts are dedicated to our generous donors as we celebrate Donor Appreciation Week. Not a donor? You can still attend, but we encourage you to make a gift and support the music you love!
- A musical tale about a mind-boggling escape room? The Exterminating Angel is just that: a mysterious and macabre symphony inspired by Mexican filmmaker Luis Buñuel’s classic surrealist 1962 film of the same name.
- Composer and conductor Thomas Adès is a huge fan of the music of Maurice Ravel. It is not unusual today to find orchestras presenting programs like this one, which set Adès’ music alongside that of Ravel’s. Their musical styles are both powerfully unique and intrinsically linked.
- Leila Josefowicz was just 17 years old when she was awarded an Avery Fisher Career Grant, and 22 years old when she first performed with the Minnesota Orchestra. She has since received four Grammy nominations and was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Prize and MacArthur Fellowship awards.
- Plan your visit to Orchestra Hall
Program
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RAVEL
Valse nobles et sentimentales*
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ADÈS
The Exterminating Angel Symphony
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ADÈS
Violin Concerto, Concentric Paths
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RAVEL
Une barque sur l’océan and Alborada del gracioso, from Miroirs*
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*Performed during the Minnesota Orchestra's 1974–75 inaugural season at Orchestra Hall.
Artists
Minnesota Orchestra
Thomas Søndergård
conductor
Leila Josefowicz
violin
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.
Leila Josefowicz’s passionate advocacy of contemporary music for the violin is reflected in her diverse programs and enthusiasm for performing new works. A favorite of living composers, Josefowicz has premiered many concertos, including those by Colin Matthews, Luca Francesconi, John Adams and Esa-Pekka Salonen, all written specially for her.
Plan your visit
- Pre-concert activities
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- Helpful Tips
The Peter Kogan Quintet
When: 45 mins before all performances
Where: N. Bud Grossman Mezzanine
The Peter Kogan Quintet welcomes us back to Orchestra Hall for the second concert of the season with jazz on the Mezzanine. Peter Kogan, drummer, and former principal timpanist with the Minnesota Orchestra from 1986 - 2015 and The Peter Kogan Quintet and Septet perform regularly at clubs around the Twin Cities. Other members of the Quintet include Ryan Garmoe on trumpet, Joe Mayo on sax, Abebi Stafford on piano and Dan Carpel on bass. Join us and celebrate our new season together!
Half Off Half Hour
50% off wine, beer, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages.
- 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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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.
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The 2024-2025 Classical Season is presented by Ameriprise Financial.
