The Musical Tales of Hans Christian Andersen
FAMILY CONCERTThis one-hour relaxed concert format is designed for audiences of all ages, including individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities.
Sun Nov 8, 2026
Orchestra Hall
Enter into a world where music and storytelling intertwine, turning timeless fairy tales into vivid soundscapes. Join Music Director Thomas Søndergård and the Minnesota Orchestra for a musical adventure through some of the classic stories of Hans Christian Andersen with playful and story-driven melodies.
This concert is part of the Nordic Soundscapes Festival.
Artists
Minnesota Orchestra
Thomas Søndergård
conductor
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.
Plan Your Visit
- Running Time
- 1 hour with no intermission
- Doors Open
- 1 hour 30 minutes prior to performance
A Few Things to Know
- Free child tickets are available through our Hall Pass program. Learn more
- This concert will feature a variety of music—some soft and some loud—because we know that different audience members like different levels of sound. Review our tip sheet (available one month before the concert) to read about quiet spaces, noise-canceling headphones and other options which are available for tailoring the concert experience to fit your family's preferences.
- We encourage you to arrive early for activities in the lobby. Activities include opportunities to try instruments (provided by FRIENDS of the Minnesota Orchestra), make art, dance. learn more about the program and meet Minnesota Orchestra musicians.
- Prepare for the concert experience with our playlist, lobby map, pre-visit story and other materials (available one month before the concert).
We gratefully recognize Angela Pennington and W. Anders Folk as Lead Sponsor for this program.
Sponsored By
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
