Under the Red Lanterns: A Lunar New Year Celebration
Grades 1-6Tickets will go on sale to the general public on April 7, 2026.
Tue Feb 16 — Thu Feb 18, 2027
Orchestra Hall
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Lunar New Year marks the beginning of spring, with all the color and festive moods of the season of rebirth. Join conductor Molly Turner and the Minnesota Orchestra for a celebration of the Year of the Goat! This program features the vibrant melodies of Asia, rooted in tradition and storytelling and will explore how cultures all over the continent celebrate Lunar New Year.
This concert curriculum will explore the many ways Lunar New Year is celebrated around the world and dive into the beautiful music these celebrations have inspired.
Artists
Minnesota Orchestra
Molly Turner
conductor
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.
Beginning in September 2026, American conductor Molly Turner will take up a one-year appointment as the Minnesota Orchestra’s associate conductor. In her new post, she’ll lead a variety of performances, including the 2027 Lunar New Year celebration, Young People’s Concerts and Symphony for the Cities performances. She will make her Minnesota Orchestra subscription concert debut in July 2027.
Plan Your Visit
- Running Time
- ~1 hour with no intermission
- Doors Open
- 30 mins prior to performance
A Few Things to Know
- Prepare for the concert with a curriculum available for download approximately six weeks before your trip to Orchestra Hall.
- Tickets can be reserved in advance with no payment due until 4 weeks before the concert; check the "bill me later" option in your cart.
- Explore more info about our Young People's Concerts, including bus subsidies and concert curriculum preparation materials.
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