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Rick Steves
Rick Steves’ Europe

A Symphonic Journey

with the Minnesota Orchestra

Fri Feb 18 — Sun Feb 20, 2022

Orchestra Hall

~2 hrs including a 20 min intermission

Travel writer and television host Rick Steves is coming to Orchestra Hall and is giving you a front-row seat to some of the most iconic sights and sounds in Europe. From Italy, England, Austria, Norway and beyond, Steves pairs personal photos and breathtaking video with beloved classical music selections by Wagner, Smetana, Verdi, Elgar, Grieg, Saint-Saëns and Beethoven on this historical and musical tour of Europe.

A Few Things to Know

  1. Steves' first self-published his first book with a disclaimer stating: “Anyone caught reprinting any material herein for any purpose whatsoever will be thanked profusely.”
  2. Steves’ dad was a piano technician and high school band teacher.
  3. We regret to share that due to a family emergency, Sarah Hicks is unable to conduct this week’s performances. Instead, we are pleased to welcome on short notice conductor Lee Mills.

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Your Concert Experience

Join us for Q&A’s, hosted discussions, exhibits and more. All free with your concert ticket!

Pre-Concert Interview

with Rick Steves and Brian Newhouse

When: Fri Feb 18 | 7:05pm-7:25pm
Where: Auditorium

Join Brian Newhouse, Minnesota Orchestra Associate Vice President of Individual Giving, and special guest Rick Steves for a conversation about this program and more.

The Jeleche Trio

When: Fri Feb 18 | 7:15pm-7:45pm
Where: Roberta Mann Grand Foyer

Guitarist Maja Radovanlija, vocalist and percussionist Sarah Larsson, and violinist Colleen Bertsch are Jeleche, an all-women ensemble performing new arrangements of Balkan, Central European, and Yiddish folk music. Jeleche explores how folk songs preserve and convey stories of lived experiences through eras of immigration from Europe.

Pre-Concert Interview

with Rick Steves and Brian Newhouse

When: Sun Feb 20 | 1:05pm-1:25pm
Where: Auditorium

Join Brian Newhouse, Minnesota Orchestra Associate Vice President of Individual Giving, and special guest Rick Steves for a conversation about this program and more.

The Jeleche Trio

When: Sun Feb 20 | 1:15pm-1:45pm
Where: Roberta Mann Grand Foyer

Guitarist Maja Radovanlija, vocalist and percussionist Sarah Larsson, and violinist Colleen Bertsch are Jeleche, an all-women ensemble performing new arrangements of Balkan, Central European, and Yiddish folk music. Jeleche explores how folk songs preserve and convey stories of lived experiences through eras of immigration from Europe.

Indulge at the Elixir Haus

When: Pre-Concert and Intermission
Where: Cargill Commons

Beverage service is available before and during each winter concert at Elixir Haus (located outside Orchestra Hall). Grab your coat and head outside for a sip of spirits or a cup of hot cocoa. 

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