Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble Time For Three (TF3) defies convention and boundaries by showcasing excellence across different genres, including classical music, Americana, and singer-songwriter. Their unique sound captivates audiences, immersing them in a musical experience that merges various eras, styles, and traditions of Western music.
Recipient of the prestigious 2015 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the 2017 Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists, violinist Paul Huang is considered to be one of the most distinctive artists of his generation. The Washington Post remarked that Mr. Huang “possesses a big, luscious tone, spot-on intonation, and a technique that makes the most punishing string phrases feel as natural as breathing,” and further proclaimed him as “an artist with the goods for a significant career” following his recital debut at the Kennedy Center.
The Minnesota Orchestra is recognized for distinguished performances in its home state and around the world, award-winning recordings and broadcasts, educational engagement programs, and commitment to building the orchestral repertoire of the future. In September 2023, the ensemble welcomed Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård as its eleventh music director.
The Minnesota Orchestra is recognized for distinguished performances in its home state and around the world, award-winning recordings and broadcasts, educational engagement programs, and commitment to building the orchestral repertoire of the future. In September 2023, the ensemble welcomed Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård as its eleventh music director.
Praised for their warm sound and powerful stage presence, the Esmé Quartet was formed in 2016 at the Hochschule für Musik in Cologne, Germany, by four musicians who had been friends since their youth. They shared common interests and passions in music, the arts, and life. The Esmé Quartet brings together four brilliant and distinct musical personalities to form a cohesive, close-knit group that is passionately dedicated to the string quartet repertoire.
Wonhee Bae – Violin I
Yuna Ha – Violin II
Dimitri Murrath – Viola
Yeeun Heo – Cello
Through his kaleidoscopic career as a pianist, conductor, educator, and curator of memorable musical moments, Awadagin Pratt is actively inventing the artistic world he longs to live in – a world that shines light on rich voices of the past and present, amplifies the diverse talents of today’s brightest creative minds, and paves the way for a new generation of inventive musical artists.
Prior to the Riverboat Day's Grande Parade, there will be an opportunity to Meet & Greet Miss Minnesota! Join us in the back courtyard at the Historic Anderson House from 4:00 - 5:30 PM on Saturday, July 27th. You will have an opportunity to visit with the newly crowned Miss Minnesota 2024, have your photo taken, and receive an autographed card!
Join the National Loon Center in celebrating Minnesota’s treasured loons and lakes with a weekend of recreation and education in the first annual Minnesota Loons & Lakes Festival in Crosslake! Stay tuned for a more detailed schedule of featured events in the coming weeks. In addition to enjoying an Eco-Expo featuring more than 30 organizations, visitors can pick up “nice” Minnesota gifts at a Northwoods-themed art market.
Join us on June 1st for an immersive exploration of language, culture, and history through the lens of gaming. Nashke Games, in collaboration with the Minnesota Historical Society (MHC), invites you to experience a captivating showcase of games designed to preserve and promote the Ojibwe language.
Nashke Games is on a mission to enhance awareness and foster learning of the Ojibwe language through interactive gameplay. From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, immerse yourself in a diverse array of gaming experiences, including demos from Nashke's catalog and offerings available for purchase.
Join us for Fête de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste which melds elements of the past and present traditions to create a unique, new celebration that will honor French-Canadians, Canadians, and French culture!
