Program: Dmitri Shostakovich: Festive Overture, Symphony #5 Op 47 in d minor. Why are we so obsessed with Dmitri Shostakovich? A brilliant composer, an isolated figure, working under one of the 20th century's most terrifying dictatorships, his music is emotional, controversial and misunderstood. Join the WSO as they attempt to illuminate the back story of […]
Join us on Sunday, May 20 at 1:00 pm to hear five WSO Members audition in the WSO Concerto Competition. The winner will be featured in a concert during our 2018-19 season. This event is free and open to the public. Judges: Rebecca Corruccini, read bio John Miller, read bio Manny Laureano, read bio Program: CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS: […]
Meet with Marlene each 3rd Monday of the month at Caribou Coffee in downtown Wayzata from noon to 2:00! Share some lively conversation and a cup of coffee - courtesy of the WSO! We'd love to see you there!
Would you like to be a Member of the WSO? Save the date! Auditions will be held on Sunday, September 9 from 12-3. For more information - visit our auditions page.
Join us on February 24, 2019 after the WSO performance at Bacio Eat + Drink for a Dine In Give Back event! Meet and greet cocktail hour with Anthony Ross (Principal Cello, MN Orch) from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Dinner at 7:00 pm - be sure to make a reservation and mention the Wayzata Symphony […]
Program: Weinberg: Fantasia for Cello and Orchestra, Vaughan Williams: Dona Nobis Pacem. Music Director: Marlene Pauley Guest Artists: Anthony Ross, Cello, Tracey Engleman, Soprano, Gerard Sundberg, Baritone, Edina Chorale, Two Rivers Chorale. Join the WSO, the Edina Chorale, and the Two Rivers Chorale for their third performance at Orchestra Hall! Free, no ticket required. Join us […]
Join us on March 3, 2019 after the WSO Orchestra Hall performance at Monello (The Ivy Hotel) for a Dine In Give Back event! Meet and greet cocktail hour with Anthony Ross (Principal Cello, MN Orch) from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in Constantine Portrait Gallery Optional cocktail and appetizer:$20* Dinner reservations available beginning 5:00 pm […]
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 […]