River Rhapsody
Magnificent Music on the MississippiSat May 4, 2024
Orchestra Hall
Symphony Ball 2024, River Rhapsody, is a celebration of the soul-nourishing, life-giving currents that flow through all of us - music and water - from the Northwoods to the Louisiana Bayou Country.
Join us on May 4, 2024 to support the Orchestra’s artistic and educational missions as we revel in the traditions - from music to food - that the River inspires. Then, experience an exquisite river-themed concert of glorious orchestral classics performed by the Minnesota Orchestra, conducted by new Music Director Thomas Søndergård. Cap off the night at our festive after-party at Orchestra Hall.
Tickets go on sale in January. Sign up to be notified.
Patron and Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available now. Contact Alicia Wiesneth for more details at awiesneth@mnorch.org or 612-371-7149.
A Few Things to Know
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The Symphony Ball is the Minnesota Orchestra’s largest fundraising event of the year, attracting nearly 1,000 guests and raising critical funds to support artistic and educational initiatives. With tickets starting at $99, you will be supporting the Minnesota Orchestra’s impact in our community.
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Whether you spend an entire evening with a delicious plated dinner, auction and concert, or come to revel in the music and a late-night party, you will be sure to have a night to remember.
Artists
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 intentionally build concert programs to feature more works by composers of color, exploring music both contemporary and historic. This fall, Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård begins his tenure as music director.
Symphony Ball 2024 Committee
Event Chairs: Diane and Tony Hofstede
Celebrating Thomas Søndergård’s inaugural season with the Minnesota Orchestra.
Dave Afdahl
Beatrice Blanc
Margee Bracken
Justin Buoen
Barbara Burwell
Roma Calatayud-Stocks
Marilyn Carlson Nelson
Mark Copman
Steve Cramer
John Dunkel
Carolyn Egeberg
Sarah Flake
Jacob Frey
Greg Geiger
Luella Goldberg
Joe Green
Thomas Herr
Per Hong
Marni Hougham
Kate Kelly
Karen Kepple
Hannah Landrum
Nancy Lindahl
Marty Lueck
Warren Mack
Sonia Mantell
Bonnie Marshall
Grant Meachum
Krysta Meisberger
Krysta Meisberger
Katie Miller
Anne Miller
Michelle Miller Burns
Sophia Mockler
Linda Murrell
Brian Newhouse
Cindy Olmanson
Lisa Paradis
Meredith Paradis
Angela Pennington
Jeffery Perkey
Abigail Rose
Sarah Shapiro
Eric Snustad
Robert Spikings
JC St. Onge
Tom Stocks
Mary Sumners
Greg Sumners
Walter Tambor
Patrick Tsuji
Alicia Wiesneth
Trudy Wilgers
John Wilgers
Wendy Williams
Accessibility Services
- Armless & Bariatric Chairs
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Noise-Cancelling Headphones
- Service Animals
- Wheelchair & Accessible Seating
Additional services are available upon request.