Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra Concert: Throughlines
The approximate run time is 120 minutes including a fifteen minute intermission.Musical ideas, like memories, evolve over time. In both Liszt’s symphonic poem and Mayer’s symphony, melodies and rhythms return over and over, transforming with each iteration until they have become something wholly new and triumphant. While a new work by Yaz Lancaster explores when, how, and why we return to childhood memories in our adult lives.Franz Liszt: Les PreludesYaz Lancaster: World Premiere TBD Emilie Mayer: Symphony in F MinorMinnesota Philharmonic Orchestra is also offering a free livestream for this event. The livestream does not require a ticket but you must register at the link below:Throughlines – May 11: https://mnphil.app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=63& To attend in-person, proceed with purchasing a ticket on this webpage.
Katie McMahon’s Celtic Christmas 2023
For over 20 years Minnesota families have been making Katie McMahon’s Celtic Christmas a beloved part of their annual holiday tradition. Please join us again, or discover this wonderfully entertaining show for the first time on Friday, December 8th. Children are especially welcome! Katie, Minnesota’s own “Celtic Woman”, first rose to fame as the original lead singer from Riverdance. A new show every year, McMahon will share songs from her expansive collection of international carols along with her celebrated harp-playing, talented band, singers and lively Irish dancers from the Rince na Chroí Dancers. Join the thousands of people who have made Katie McMahon’s Celtic Christmas a part of their holiday celebrations.The approximate run time is 105 minutes, which includes one 15 minute intermission.To purchase tickets at a special group rate (for groups of 10+), please call or email the Ticket Office directly to redeem at 651-690-6700 or oshaughnessy@stkate.edu*For patrons who would like to control the volume of their listening experience, assistive listening devices and sensory ear plugs are available upon request at the Ticket Office. More info at: https://oshag.stkate.edu/about-the-oshaughnessy/tickets/
Carnatic Vocal Recital by Vignesh Ishwar and Troupe
The approximate run time is 120 minutes with a 15 minute intermission. Experience the resplendant music of one of India’s young Carnatic (South Indian classical) vocal talents, with a fabulous team of accompanists.Vignesh Ishwar is a highly sought after young Carnatic vocalist and hails from Mumbai, India. Endowed with a sonorous voice, his music is energetic and impactful with abundant creativity. Vignesh trained under Palakkad Sri T.S. Anantharama Bhagavathar for over 17 years and since 2008 he has been training under renowned vocalist Vidwan Sri T. M. Krishna. Vignesh will be supported by a fabulous team of musicians: Shiva Ramamurthi (Violin), Sumesh Narayanan (Mridangam), and Anirudh Athreya (Kanjira).
Sitar Recital by Nayan Ghosh w/ Ishaan Ghosh on Tabla
The approximate run time is 120 minutes with a 15 minute intermission. One of the India’s foremost Sitar exponents, Pandit Nayan Ghosh, returns to the Twin Cities with his son and disciple, the young and exciting Tabla virtuoso, Ishaan Ghosh, in a concert that promises to be truly memorable. The Indian Music Society of Minnesota (IMSOM), one of Twin Cities’ premier arts non-profits, is presenting this concert as their Fall 2023 Season opener.The two are at the very top of their form and, together, represent the very essence of music: melody and rhythm. Their every performance is an opportunity for mesmerizing flights of musical imagination grounded in one of the world’s greatest musical traditions, the Hindustani or North Indian classical music. The musical conversation between these two artists invariably leads to an empathic nurturing, harnessing, and dramatic release of lyrical spontaneity that creates a rare percussive momentum, beauteous to behold.Nayan Ghosh is a pre-eminent classical Sitar and Tabla virtuoso of our time and is revered both in the field of Sitar and Tabla. His playing is marked by uncanny intuition, imagination and masterful improvisational dexterity founded in formidable knowledge and study.With numerous years of extensive training under his father and Guru, Ishaan has evolved into one of the most formidable Tabla soloists and accompanists of his generation. Come, experience the scintillating sounds of the Sitar and Tabla on Aug 5, with these master artists.
TAKE3: Where ROCK Meets BACH
The run time is approximately 75 minutes plus a fifteen minute intermission. Pack your bags, we’re going to take you on a musical journey like no other with TAKE3: Where ROCK meets BACH. This unique trio of violin, cello, and piano brings together the power and energy of rock music with the sophistication and beauty of classical Bach. Experience a fusion of styles that will leave you breathless and wanting more. With their virtuosic performances and electrifying stage presence, TAKE3 is a must-see show that will thrill audiences of all ages.*ASL interpretation will be provided at this show.*For patrons who would like to control the volume of their listening experience, assistive listening devices and sensory ear plugs are available upon request at the Ticket Office. More info at: https://oshag.stkate.edu/about-the-oshaughnessy/tickets/
Moipei
Mary, Maggy and Marta Moipei are identical triplets from Kenya. They present a program that is as unique as their talents. They interpret some well-known selections from the American Songbook and dazzle with their illuminating take on Broadway. Throw in a dash of Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman to swing, a Spiritual or two and some well known pop songs. They create their own vocal arrangements. Moipei recently performed at the Kennedy Center and have been recognized by the President of Kenya for their contribution to the music industry and the nation of Kenya.*ASL interpretation will be provided at this show.*For patrons who would like to control the volume of their listening experience, assistive listening devices and sensory ear plugs are available upon request at the Ticket Office. More info at: https://oshag.stkate.edu/about-the-oshaughnessy/tickets/
Classical Uprising: The [UNCERTAIN] Four Seasons
The approximate run time is 60 minutes with no intermission. What will our future sound like if we don’t act now on climate change? The [uncertain] Four Seasons is an algorithmic re-composition of Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” that uses geospatial climate modeling from 2050 to depict the impact of climate change. Wanting an experience that would galvanize audience members rather than scold them, conductor Emily Isaacson created a composite arrangement of Vivaldi’s original music with The [uncertain] Four Seasons and new poetry written and performed by St. Kate’s students working with Dr. Kristen Lillvis. Part performance, part community event, The [uncertain] Four Seasons is designed to disturb but inspire, disquiet but motivate. Like an orchestra, the action of one person can make a difference, but together, we can make a movement. This project is produced in partnership with Minnesota Opera. Members of the MN Opera Orchestra will join Classical Uprising’s soloist, GRAMMY-nominated violinist Jesse Irons, to perform this piece under Emily Isaacson’s musical direction.*ASL interpretation will be provided at this show.
Oh What A Night!
Run time is approximately 90 minutes with one fifteen minute intermission. A Musical Tribute To Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Tour 2023BACK BY POPULAR DEMANDOH WHAT A NIGHT! Is a blockbuster musical revue directed by award-winning Broadway producer/director Michael Chapman, written by Motown producer George Solomon and choreographed by critically acclaimed choreographer Paul Holmquist. Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, My Eyes Adored You, Working My Way Back To You, Let’s Hang On and Who Loves You are just some of the many hits you’ll enjoy from the dynamic songbook of those boys from Jersey, FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS. Between the score of recognizable tunes, and non-stop dancing OH WHAT A NIGHT! also delivers informative and often hilarious banter between the high-spirited cast! OH WHAT A NIGHT! is more than just a concert. It’s a flashy all-around feel-good experience that leaves audiences on their feet Beggin’ for more.”*For patrons who would like to control the volume of their listening experience, assistive listening devices and sensory ear plugs are available upon request at the Ticket Office. More info at: https://oshag.stkate.edu/about-the-oshaughnessy/tickets/
Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra – Winter Concert: Passions
In our 30th anniversary season, we celebrate the stories, gifts, and lessons we share with each generation of music makers and music lovers. From the rolling brooks of Beethoven’s pastoral sixth symphony to the spiritual metamorphosis of Duke Ellington’s River Suite, two hundred years of nature music captivate us with stories told in sound. Fanfares, chorals, Beethovenian heroism and a panoply of percussion instruments make Tan Dun’s Internet Symphony: Eroica an absolute romp. The MPO then joins forces with One Voice Mixed Chorus for the premier of a new work by Nathan Hall. Finally, Tchaikovsky’s passionate Symphony No. 6, which the composer called “the most sincere of all my creations,” is an emotional epic, pouring forth with wonder, joy, fury, and lament – passionate in every sense of the word.Registration link to livestream the concert:https://mnphil.app.neoncrm.com/eventReg.jsp?event=42&
Derina Harvey Band
O’Shaughnessy Distilling Company will be onsite at the O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University, hosting FREE samplings of their Irish + American and Irish + Bourbon Whiskey, as well as a FREE Signature Cocktail. Come for the music and the drinks and enjoy the St. Patrick’s Holiday Weekend with Us!The Derina Harvey Band’s has left many an audience out of breath and hollering from their seats! This high-energy Celtic Rock group delivers on entertainment with Derina Harvey’s soaring vocals combined with the band’s impeccable musicianship featuring guitar, bass, fiddle, and drums. The band has been likened to Great Big Sea (if fronted by Adele), and Derina’s vibrant personality is on full display with humour and storytelling – a key part of this unique show, which is as theatrical at times as it is musical. You’ll hear a wide variety of pieces in their show, including rollicking sea shanties, lively instrumentals, and an emotive solo ballad. The musical selections are interspersed with snippets of storytelling, bringing Derina’s charm and unique brand of humor center stage.
