Minnesota Orchestral Association

The grammy award-winning Minnesota orchestra is recognized for outstanding performances in Minnesota and around the world, as well as for critically-acclaimed recordings, livestreams, and radio and tv broadcasts, and a longtime commitment to state-wide music education and engagement programs.the 2022-23 season marked a steady rebound from the pandemic, with the orchestra offering 138 concerts and events at orchestra hall and beyond. Artistically, it was a season of transition between one music director (osmo vnsk who completed his 19-year tenure in fiscal 2022) and incoming music director thomas sndergrd (who begins his tenure in fiscal 2024.) Highlights of the season included the world premiere of brea(d)th, a choral-orchestral work commissioned by the orchestra after the murder of geroge floyd; the release of mahler's ninth symphony on the bis records label; and collection of performances featuring Minnesota orchestra musicians as soloists. The orchestra continued its partnership with twin cities pbs and yourclassical mpr to create the broadcast and livestream series this is Minnesota orchestra. Across the season the orchestra produced seven live concerts for audiences around the world and debuted them free of charge on tv, radio and online streaming; in total the orchestra's digital concerts received 235,000 views during the 2022-23 season. In recognition of the artistry and innovation of the series, the orchestra was awarded an upper midwest emmy in 2022.the Minnesota orchestra annually connects with more than 85,000 music lovers through family concerts and educational programs including its flagship young people's concerts, which were first launched in 1911 and have helped to light a spark for classical music with generations of students. In the 2022-23 season, the orchestra performed young people's concerts for more than 28,000 students from 237 schools around the state. More than one-quarter of those students attended for free, while others received their ticket for just $6.25.in may, the orchestra traveled to austin, Minnesota, for its common chords residency program, in which small ensembles of musicians performed more than 18 (mostly free) events around the communityattended by some 5,000 austin residents. The celebratory week was capped off by an orchestra performance at austin high school.in july the orchestra presented summer at orchestra hall, a month-long festival featuring performances indoors and out. Curated by pianist and creative partner jon kimura parker, the programming explored music in motion and once again featured the international day of music, a free celebration of music for all ages, showcasing more than 25 acts across four stages and programmed in coordination with the cedar cultural center. Whether performing at orchestra hall, in greater Minnesota or on an international stage, the Minnesota orchestra remains committed to bringing people together through music.