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Abstract art with vibrant blue and green brush strokes. Overlaying delicate black lines suggest musical instruments. Text reads: "Haydn's Passion Symphony." Atmospheric and artistic.
Lakes Area Music Festival

Haydn's Passion Symphony

Brainerd, MN

Wed Aug 19, 2026

Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, Brainerd, MN

~1 hr 30 min with intermission

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Lyricism meets virtuosity

Dramatic energy and radiant lyricism shape this vibrant program. Haydn’s La Passione sets the stage with brooding intensity before giving way to the expressive virtuosity of festival favorite Daniel Hawkins in Strauss’s luxurious Horn Concerto No. 2. The program comes to a brilliant close with Poulenc’s dazzling Sinfonietta. Each work sparkles with wit, charm, and irresistible melody.

PROGRAM
FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN Symphony No. 49, “La Passione”
RICHARD STRAUSS Horn Concerto No. 2   Daniel Hawkins, soloist
FRANCIS POULENC Sinfonietta

ARTISTS
Lakes Area Music Festival Orchestra
Christian Reif Conductor
Daniel Hawkins French Horn

More information at the Lakes Area Music Festival website.

Please note: The Orchestra Hall Box Office is pleased to provide ticket services for Lakes Area Music Festival. The Minnesota Orchestra does not perform on this program. All artists, programs, prices, dates and times subject to change. All sales are final; no refunds.  Contact Us

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