About This Concert
When asked if he's attempting to rewrite the rules on organ playing, Cameron Carpenter simply says, "Well no, because I'm not invested in the rules of organ playing." A true original, Carpenter is bringing his immense talent and revolutionary interpretations to the Northrop stage.
Please note: This concert will be performed at Northrop, University of Minnesota.
Program
NAZAYKINSKAYA
Winter Bells / 15 min
JONGEN
Symphonie concertante for Organ and Orchestra / 36 min
INTERMISSION / 20 min
PROKOFIEV
Cinderella Suite / 38 min
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Artists
- Minnesota Orchestra
- Akiko Fujimoto, conductor
- Cameron Carpenter, organ
Fun Facts
- Organ phenom Cameron Carpenter returns to Minneapolis after thrilling audiences at his April 2018 performances with the Orchestra.
- Akiko Fujimoto makes her subscription series debut with conducting this organ-centric celebration at Northrop.
- Cinematically symphonic, Winter Bells by contemporary composer Polina Nazaykinskaya was inspired by a visit to the Volga region of Russia, her homeland.
- The Minnesota Orchestra helped celebrate the return of the organ with a performance of John Harbison’s What Do We Make of Bach? for Orchestra and Obbligato Organ as well as Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony for an inaugural concert in October 2018.
Accessibility at Orchestra Hall
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Performance Cancelled
The University of Minnesota announced today, March 13, 2020, that they are closing all major venues to the public as a preventative action against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result, this performance at Northrop has been cancelled.
Ticketholders will receive official communication from the Minnesota Orchestra on Monday, March 16.
All tickets are fully exchangeable and can be exchanged now online by logging into your account. If you choose not to exchange, we will automatically bank the value of your tickets for use at a future concert. As a result of this cancellation, we anticipate limited staffing, and longer phone wait times. We may also have modified phone and box office hours (for the safety of our employees).
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Classical
Cameron Carpenter at Northrop
Additional Dates
Cameron Carpenter, organ | Photo by Christine Bush
Performance Cancelled
The University of Minnesota announced today, March 13, 2020, that they are closing all major venues to the public as a preventative action against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). As a result, this performance at Northrop has been cancelled.
Ticketholders will receive official communication from the Minnesota Orchestra on Monday, March 16.
All tickets are fully exchangeable and can be exchanged now online by logging into your account. If you choose not to exchange, we will automatically bank the value of your tickets for use at a future concert. As a result of this cancellation, we anticipate limited staffing, and longer phone wait times. We may also have modified phone and box office hours (for the safety of our employees).
Manage your tickets
Concert Duration
Approximately 2 hours including a 20 minute intermission.
Pre-Concert
Doors open 6pm
Concert Preview
About This Concert
When asked if he's attempting to rewrite the rules on organ playing, Cameron Carpenter simply says, "Well no, because I'm not invested in the rules of organ playing." A true original, Carpenter is bringing his immense talent and revolutionary interpretations to the Northrop stage.
Please note: This concert will be performed at Northrop, University of Minnesota.
Program
NAZAYKINSKAYA
Winter Bells / 15 min
JONGEN
Symphonie concertante for Organ and Orchestra / 36 min
INTERMISSION / 20 min
PROKOFIEV
Cinderella Suite / 38 min
Read more
Artists
- Minnesota Orchestra
- Akiko Fujimoto, conductor
- Cameron Carpenter, organ
Fun Facts
- Organ phenom Cameron Carpenter returns to Minneapolis after thrilling audiences at his April 2018 performances with the Orchestra.
- Akiko Fujimoto makes her subscription series debut with conducting this organ-centric celebration at Northrop.
- Cinematically symphonic, Winter Bells by contemporary composer Polina Nazaykinskaya was inspired by a visit to the Volga region of Russia, her homeland.
- The Minnesota Orchestra helped celebrate the return of the organ with a performance of John Harbison’s What Do We Make of Bach? for Orchestra and Obbligato Organ as well as Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony for an inaugural concert in October 2018.
Accessibility at Orchestra Hall
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Pre- and Post-Concert Experiences on Friday March 27 / SEE ALL UPCOMING EXPERIENCES
Concert Preview with Valerie Little
When: 7:00-7:30pm
Where: Best Buy Theater, Northrop Auditorium
Gain insight into the performance at an in-depth conversation hosted by Valerie Little, Minnesota Orchestra Assistant Principal Librarian, featuring Akiko Fujimoto, Minnesota Orchestra Associate Conductor, and Polina Nazaykinskaya, composer of the first piece on the program, Winter Bells, among others.