Beethoven x Beyoncé
Fri Jun 25, 2027
Orchestra Hall
Steve Hackman’s electrifying new production pairs pop’s Queen with classical music’s King—Beyoncé and Beethoven—in a genre-defying concert experience. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 becomes the driving force behind 15 of Beyoncé’s biggest hits, including “Crazy in Love,” “Sorry,” “Single Ladies” and “Texas Hold ’Em.” The evening’s emotional high point fuses Beyoncé’s soaring “Halo” with the haunting second movement of Beethoven’s Seventh, creating a powerful and unforgettable musical moment. Hackman brings with him three powerhouse female soloists and a band featuring drums, guitar/keys and bass.
Artists
Minnesota Orchestra
Steve Hackman
Conductor & Creator
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.
Composer, arranger, producer, songwriter, conductor and pianist Steve Hackman is the musical polymath at the center of the most exciting productions in the orchestral space. Whether writing for the concert stage or screen, collaborating with today’s most compelling artists, or contributing to the Oscars and Emmys, Hackman is becoming the first call original voice shaping today’s most important musical events, scores and concerts. He has collaborated with Jon Batiste, Charlie Puth, Lizzo, RZA, Wyclef Jean, Steve Lacy, Doja Kat, Moses Sumney, Kanye West (on the opera Mary), and most recently with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo on the Wicked TV special for NBC.
Plan Your Visit
- Running Time
- ~ 2 hours, including intermission
- Doors Open
- 1 hour, 30 mins prior to performance
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