Julie Albers Plays Haydn’s Cello Concerto in D

Ruth Crawford Seeger composed Suite
for Wind Quintet in 1952, 16 years since writing any significant compositions
and a year before she died from cancer. Principal Cello Julie Albers takes the
spotlight in Franz Joseph Haydn’s Cello Concerto in D, the second of two cello
concertos composed twenty years apart. Written in dedication to and in
competition with his close friend Mieczysław Weinberg, Dmitri Shostakovich’s
String Quartet No. 10 will be performed in an arrangement for Chamber Symphony.

Express Concert: Schubert’s “The Great C Major” Symphony with Richard Egarr

SPCO Artistic Partner Richard
Egarr returns to escort us on a musical journey that contrasts darkness and
light. The overture to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s beloved opera, The Magic
Flute, calls upon the power of truth, love and beauty to conquer the darkness
while The Unanswered Question, Charles Ives’ riddle-like work, features
a contemplative trumpet solo asking the “eternal question.” The Great Major
C, Franz Schubert’s monumental symphony begins reverently before being

Corelli’s “Christmas” Concerto

Fans of Baroque music need
look no further — join us for a concert that showcases SPCO members both as
soloists and as stellar chamber musicians! Following Arcangelo Corelli’s
titular Concerto Grosso, a full-bodied work that is both mournful and energetic,
SPCO trumpeter Lynn Erickson will play a dazzling Baroque concerto. Works by Georg
Philipp Telemann and Antonio Vivaldi provide unique instrumentations that
highlight the musical diversity of the SPCO, while Philip Glass’ Echorus

Movies in the Park

Picture this: taking in a movie with family or friends on a mild-temperature night. What could be better? Bring your seating of choice (blanket or lawn chair) for an outdoor movie under the string lights of Historic Central Park in downtown Rochester! Twice a month from June to August, the free, family-friendly Movies in the Park features a different flick, activities, and movie-inspired food and drink (available for purchase).

Mountain Meltdown at Lutsen Mountains

SOFT SNOW & SUNNY SKIES - YA GOTTA LOVE SPRING SKIING AT LUTSEN MOUNTAINS!

Join us for our annual Mountain Meltdown bash to celebrate the wrap-up of our winter season, Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7. 

 A festival atmosphere with 8 acts sets the tone, the camaraderie of shared passion elevates the experience, and with three mountains open with 40+ runs, the spring skiing is legit.

Come join the celebration and SAVE 40% off on lift and lodging. 

Mother's Day Tea

Bring your mother to celebrate Mother's Day with the LeDuc Historic Estate!

Join the LeDuc Estate as we celebrate Mother's Day with you and your loved ones! Enjoy a three course meal paired with a variety of tea as you enjoy the ambiance of the house. Live music will flow throughout the house and provide the perfect backdrop to the event. Visitors will also have the opportunity to enjoy history by costumed reenactors!

A tour of the house will be included after the final course is served.

Seating is limited, so please reserve your spot today.

Mother's Day 2023

Spend Mother's Day Night or the Night Before at the Historic Afton House Inn and receive 20% off your room plus a bottle of our House Champagne.

Treat Mom and the family to a fabulous Sunday Brunch at the Inn or enjoy a Cruise on the Scenic St. Croix River with a beautiful Champagne Brunch Cruise on the River.
call 651-436-8883 for reservations. Mention the Explore Minnesota Discount for Lodging.

More Ilya! - the Minnesota Sinfonia with violinist Ilya Kaler

ILYA KALER, violin: “A magician, bewitching our ears.” —Gramophone

PROGRAM
Antonín Dvorák: Romance (Ilya Kaler)
Camille Saint-Saëns: Havanaise and Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso (Ilya Kaler)
Emilie Mayer: Symphony No. 1
John Winkleman: Mr. Toad’s Adventurous Ride (World Premiere)

More Ilya! - the Minnesota Sinfonia with violinist Ilya Kaler

ILYA KALER, violin: “A magician, bewitching our ears.” —Gramophone

PROGRAM
Antonín Dvorák: Romance (Ilya Kaler)
Camille Saint-Saëns: Havanaise and Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso (Ilya Kaler)
Emilie Mayer: Symphony No. 1
John Winkleman: Mr. Toad’s Adventurous Ride (World Premiere)

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