Grand Piano Spectacular
Thu Jul 31, 2025
Orchestra Hall
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Let one pianist loose on the 88 keys and—voilá! Magic. Multiply that by four and unite them on stage, and the effect is spectacular. The Grand Piano Spectacular returns again this summer—and it is a real thrill to see and hear! Creative Partner Jon Kimura Parker reprised this long tradition of Sommerfest, the Orchestra’s beloved summer festival that dates back to 1980. This summer, we welcome pianists representing the next generation of great recitalists who will perform alongside Parker.
Program
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MOZART/Stern
Overture to The Magic Flute
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PROKOFIEV/Stern
Romance, from Lieutenant Kijé
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TCHAIKOVSKY/Stern
Overture to Act III of Swan Lake
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RAVEL
La Valse
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BIZET/Stern
Minuet and Farandole, from L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2
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MOZART/Stern
Overture to The Impresario
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ADAMS
Hallelujah Junction
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PUCCINI/Stern
Nessun dorma, from Turandot
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OLSON
A Scott Joplin Rag Rhapsody
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COPLAND/Stern
Hoe-Down, from Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo
Artists
Jon Kimura Parker
piano
Chelsea de Souza
piano
Artem Kuznetsov
piano
Ayane Nakajima
piano
Known for his passionate artistry and engaging stage presence, pianist Jon Kimura Parker has performed regularly at the Berlin Philharmonie, Carnegie Hall, London’s South Bank, the Sydney Opera House and the Beijing Concert Hall. In 2019 he was appointed the Minnesota Orchestra’s first-ever creative partner for Summer at Orchestra Hall, a new role in which he is serving as a creative force behind the Orchestra’s summer festival and appearing each summer as a host, performer and personality.
Indian pianist Chelsea de Souza is a Steinway Young Artist internationally acclaimed for her dynamic artistry and thought-provoking recital programming.
Artem Kuznetsov has solidified his status as one of the rising stars in the classical music world, excelling in and winning multiple prestigious international piano competitions.
Japanese-American pianist Ayane Nakajima has garnered recognition as a celebrated prizewinner of numerous international competitions, including Pianale, Young Texas Artists, International Keyboard Odyssiad and YoungArts. Her performance highlights span the U.S and Europe at venues such as London’s Wigmore Hall and Steinway Hall and New York’s Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall and the New World Center.
Plan your visit
- Running Time
- ~2 hours, including intermission
- Doors Open
- 1 hour, 30 mins prior to performance
- Come early for Sounds + Bites!
5:30 PM - $7 Happy Hour
5:45-6:45 PM - Free entertainment in Target Atrium: Peter Kogan's The 'TarBone Quintet
Plus, enjoy food vendors inside Orchestra Hall and shop wares from local vendors.
View the food menu.
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The 2024-2025 Classical Season is presented by Ameriprise Financial.
