Minnesota Orchestra family concerts offer a perfect opportunity to get your family together for a special outing. Enjoy cherished holiday music, go on a musical adventure or learn about music in a fun way.
About This Concert:
It's fascinating to see how music and visual art complement each other—especially when it happens right before your eyes! In addition to hearing the Orchestra perform several colorful, "visual" works, you'll get to see new artwork by Juxtaposition Arts’ Patricio DeLara created just for this relaxed concert experience for audiences of all ages and abilities, including individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities.
- Minnesota Orchestra
- Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor
- G. Phillip Shoultz, III, host
- Patricio DeLara, Juxtaposition Arts
RESPIGHI
Trittico Botticelliano,, La primavera / 6 min
MONTGOMERY
Starburst / 3 min
MUSSORGSKY
Pictures at an Exhibition, orchestrated by Maurice Ravel / 30 min
Read More:
Going to Orchestra Hall Pre-Visit Story: English | Spanish
Pictures at an Exhibition Pre-Visit Story PDF: English | Spanish
Fun Facts:
- The Minnesota Orchestra’s Relaxed Performances are designed for audiences of all ages and abilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Each concert takes place in an inclusive environment where audience members are welcome to be who they are and enjoy music together with family and friends.
- Mussorgsky's delightful Pictures at an Exhibition was inspired by the art of his friend, Viktor Hartmann.
- Come early to participate in lobby activities, including opportunities to try orchestral instruments, engage in creative movement, make art, learn more about the program, and meet Minnesota Orchestra musicians.
- Learn more about the concert experience with our tip sheet (English | Spanish), playlist and other preparatory materials!
- Spanish translation services are available for this concert. Visit the Audience Services desk in the Orchestra Hall lobby for assistance.
Accessibility
Additional services are available upon request.
Accessibility at Orchestra Hall.
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About This Concert:
John Williams’ thrilling Star Wars film music communicates drama on a grand scale—as do other great works, including Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance and Holst’s The Planets.
Discover how Williams was inspired by classical composers during this relaxed concert experience for audiences of all ages and abilities, including individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities.
- Minnesota Orchestra
- Akiko Fujimoto, conductor
- Roma Duncan, host
KORNGOLD
King's Row Fanfare / 3 min
WILLIAMS
Star Wars, Main Title / 5 min
TCHAIKOVSKY
Swan Lake / 3 min
WILLIAMS
The Phantom Menace, Anakin's Theme / 3 min
HOLST
The Planets, Opus 32, Mars / 7 min
WILLIAMS
Star Wars, The Imperial March / 3 min
TCHAIKOVSKY
Romeo and Juliet Fantasy-Overture / 5 min
WILLIAMS
Star Wars, Princess Leia's Theme / 5 min
ELGAR
Pomp and Circumstance / 6 min
WILLIAMS
Star Wars, The Throne Room and End Title / 6 min
Note: This performance will not feature any footage from the movie Star Wars.
Resources:
Going to Orchestra Hall Pre-Visit Story: English | Spanish
Relaxed Family Concert Tip Sheet: English | Spanish
Fun Facts:
- With each new Star Wars film, Williams expanded on the musical universe he created for the series, adding new themes and expanding on previous material. For example, the famous Darth Vader theme, the Imperial March, did not appear until the second Star Wars movie, The Empire Strikes Back, even though Darth Vader was introduced in the first movie.
- The connection between music and the cinema extends as far back as the silent film era of the 1890s to 1920s, when movies would often be accompanied by a live improvising pianist or a small ensemble playing classical pieces.
- The Minnesota Orchestra’s Relaxed Performances are designed for audiences of all ages and abilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Each concert takes place in an inclusive environment where audience members are welcome to be who they are and enjoy music together with family and friends.
- Come early to participate in lobby activities, including opportunities to try orchestral instruments, engage in creative movement, make art, learn more about the program, and meet Minnesota Orchestra musicians.
Accessibility
Additional services are available upon request.
Accessibility at Orchestra Hall.
Sponsor:
About This Concert:
Join us for an inclusive experience designed for audiences of all ages and abilities, featuring a musician or small ensemble from the Minnesota Orchestra and talented guest musicians from the audience!
- Minnesota Orchestra musicians, TBD
- Lyndie Walker, host
Sensory-Friendly Concerts:
- The Minnesota Orchestra’s Sensory-Friendly Concerts are inclusive experiences for audiences of all ages and abilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities.
- Concerts take place in a relaxed environment where audience members are welcome to be who they are and enjoy music with family and friends.
- Lyndie Walker, MT-BC, of Toneworks Music Therapy Services hosts these concerts in the Target Atrium.
- Fidgets, noise-canceling headphones, and quiet spaces are available at all Sensory-Friendly Concerts, and attendees can also access online preparatory materials (available four weeks before the concert).
- Stand-alone chairs provide for flexible seating and open space is available for those who wish to sit on the floor or move around the room.
Accessibility
Accessibility at Orchestra Hall.
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