Beethoven Symphony No. 4
Fri Jul 19 — Sat Jul 20, 2024
Orchestra Hall
Summer kicks off with a program from the heart of the Classical period of Western music, led by conductor Delyana Lazarova. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s richly-textured Overture to Don Giovanni opens the program. Then, Minnesota Orchestra violinist Natsuki Kumagai performs Chevalier de Saint-Georges’ dazzling and dynamic Violin Concerto. Rounding out the program is Ludwig van Beethoven’s cheerful Fourth Symphony.
A Few Things to Know
Program
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MOZART
Overture to Don Giovanni
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SAINT-GEORGES
Violin Concerto in A major, Op. 5, No. 2
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BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 4
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 past fall, Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård began his tenure as music director.
As a conductor, Delyana Lazarova thinks of herself as a musician among musicians. Collaboration, openness and sensitivity to the specific sound and character of every orchestra are the foundation of her work, all in service of the music. Orchestras worldwide appreciate her ability to communicate sound and create an environment in which music can simply unfold.
Natsuki Kumagai joined the Minnesota Orchestra second violin section in the 2017-18 season and won a position in the first violin section in 2019. Born and raised in Chicago, she has served in numerous concertmaster positions at orchestras including the New World Symphony, New York String Orchestra Seminar and the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra, where she was awarded the Jules C. Reiner Violin Prize. She was also a member of the Verbier Festival Orchestra. She is an active chamber musician, winning prizes at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, Saint Paul Chamber Music Competition and Society of American Musicians Competition. She was a member of the New Fromm Players, the quartet-in-residence for contemporary music at the Tanglewood Institute, performing world and U.S. premieres of works by world-renowned composers Marc Neikrug and Joseph Phibbs.
Plan your visit
- Pre-concert activities
- Valet Parking
- Pre-order Beverages
- Directions & Parking
- Helpful Tips
Know Before You Go
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Directions & Parking
All the information you need to know for getting to and from Orchestra Hall. Parking is just steps away from Orchestra Hall in the city-owned and skyway-connected 11th and Marquette Ramp.
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Accessibility Services
- Armless & Bariatric Chairs
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Large-Print Programs
- Noise-Cancelling Headphones
- Service Animals
- Wheelchair & Accessible Seating
Additional services are available upon request.
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The 2023-2024 Classical Season is presented by Ameriprise Financial.