Program: Please join the WSO at the WCC Church Service on Sunday, March 17, 2019 For information and church service times please visit: https://wayzatacommunitychurch.org
This program will showcase the creative powers of our guest artists - all superstars of the Twin Cities' arts scene. They will write and enact a script to depict an important time of change in American culture and music during the period from 1919 to 1929. As jazz continued to expand, so did the importance […]
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Nachito Herrera and Dr. Ramón Pastrano about Inclusion, Belonging and Cultural Competence. Developing cultural competence often begins with each individual’s increased awareness of one’s own culture and the effect one’s worldview has on understanding other cultures and dimensions of diversity. Cultural competence is important for our world. We […]
IMPORTANT: RSVP required to reserve your free seat. Orchestra Hall requires all attendees at its venue to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test. More information provided in the RSVP link: www.minnesotaorchestra.org/WSO Minnesota's adopted son, Steinway Piano Artist Nachito Herrera, is one of the world's greatest Cuban pianists. Combining Western classical music with traditional […]
Wayzata Symphony Orchestra invites applications for the position of Music Director commencing with the 2023-24 season. The qualified candidate will have the demonstrated ability to plan concerts, rehearse the orchestra, conduct concert performances, and promote the orchestra's activities in the community. Interested candidates should contact Executive Director Katie Pargal at [email protected] for full details on […]
Keehun Nam, Guest Conductor DVOŘÁK: Carnival Overture, op. 92 IVES/arr. SCHUMAN: Variations on America STRAUSS: Tod und Verklärung (Death and Transfiguration) RAVEL: "The Fairy Garden" from The Mother Goose Suite After conducting across Europe and the United States, Keehun Nam has returned to Minnesota to grow and invest in musical communities in his home state. […]
Dennis Friesen-Carper, Guest Conductor Ava Lambert, Cello NOTE! Pre-Concert Discussion at 2:00 Concert at 3:00 MOZART: Overture to Escape from the Seraglio TCHAIKOVSKY: Rococo Variations Ava Lambert, Cello ELGAR: Enigma Variations MIRANDA/arr. Brown, Friesen-Carper: “The Club” from In the Heights Dennis Friesen-Carper has performed and had his music performed across Europe, North America, and Asia. […]
Richard Haglund, Guest Conductor Ariana Kim, Violin MENDELSSOHN: Fingal’s Cave Overture, Op. 26 (Hebrides) BARBER: Essay No. 1, Op. 12 (1937) BRUCH: Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46 for Violin and Orchestra Ariana Kim, Violin ARNOLD: Four Scottish Dances, Op. 59 (1957) Richard Haglund is the founder and Music Director of the Erato Chamber Orchestra in Chicago. […]
The WSO Presents: Viaggio in Italy Hannah Schendel, Music Director Guest Artist: Cassie Pilgrim, Principal Oboe, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Giuseppe Verdi: Overture to Luisa Miller Alessandro Besozzi: Oboe Concerto in G Major Cassie Pilgrim, Oboe Ottorino Respighi: Trittico Botticelliano Ottorino Respighi: Fontane di Roma Hopkins High School 2400 Royals Drive Minnetonka, MN 55305 Free, no ticket required. Donations […]
Join us for this fantastic fundraiser to benefit the WSO! If you love bingo, beer and supporting the orchestra...this event is for you! We'll play 10 rounds for a minimum donation of $1 per card. You can purchase up to 4 cards per game. There will be prizes for the winner of each round. Thursday, […]