Under the Red Lanterns
This one-hour relaxed concert format is designed for audiences of all ages, including individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities.
Sun Feb 21, 2027
Orchestra Hall
A family-focused, one-hour version of our annual Lunar New Year concert. This program features the vibrant melodies of Asia, rooted in tradition and storytelling and will explore how cultures all over the continent celebrate this festive holiday. Celebrate the Year of the Goat at Orchestra Hall with the whole family!
Artists
Minnesota Orchestra
Molly Turner
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.
Beginning in September 2026, American conductor Molly Turner will take up a one-year appointment as the Minnesota Orchestra’s associate conductor. In her new post, she’ll lead a variety of performances, including the 2027 Lunar New Year celebration, Young People’s Concerts and Symphony for the Cities performances. She will make her Minnesota Orchestra subscription concert debut in July 2027.
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).
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.
