An Evening with Chris Thile and Friends
Sun Aug 2, 2026
Orchestra Hall
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Devilishly dexterous and eclectic, Chris Thile is at home in every genre— from bluegrass to Baroque to jazz to indie pop. Thile’s enormous talent and boundless energy have resulted in multiple Grammys®, a MacArthur “Genius” grant and dozens of albums as a solo artist. Thile and a crew of his closest musical compatriots and collaborators grace the Orchestra Hall stage for a one-night-only performance.
Please note: The Minnesota Orchestra does not perform on this program.
Artists
Chris Thile
Mandolin
Acclaimed Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer and MacArthur Fellow recipient of the prestigious “Genius Grant,” Chris Thile is a multifaceted musical talent, described by The Guardian as "that rare being: an all-round musician,” and hailed by NPR as a “genre-defying musical genius.” Thile is a founding member of the highly influential string bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek, and has collaborated with countless luminaries from Yo-Yo Ma to Fiona Apple to Brad Mehldau.
Acclaimed Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer and MacArthur Fellow recipient of the prestigious “Genius Grant,” Chris Thile is a multifaceted musical talent, described by The Guardian as "that rare being: an all-round musician,” and hailed by NPR as a “genre-defying musical genius.” Thile is a founding member of the highly influential string bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek, and has collaborated with countless luminaries from Yo-Yo Ma to Fiona Apple to Brad Mehldau.
Plan Your Visit
- Running Time
- ~ 2 hours, including intermission
- Doors Open
- 1 hour, 30 mins prior to performance
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