Minnesota Orchestra

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With Thomas Søndergård, Music Director, and Benjamin Beilman, Violin

Part of Hancher's 53rd season

Rekindling a deep relationship with an outstanding orchestra that began in 1909.

No ensemble has visited the University of Iowa more often than the Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra—but it’s been 43 years since the ensemble’s last performance on campus. We are delighted to welcome them back under the baton of Thomas Søndergård for a concert featuring violinist Benjamin Beilman, an adventuresome and passionate performer with a rich and deep tone. The program includes music by Tōru Takemitsu, Karol Szymanowski, and Hector Berlioz. Members of the orchestra will also engage with student musicians across the UI School of Music.

PROGRAM
Tōru TAKEMITSU: Night Signal (from Signals from Heaven)
Karol SZYMANOWSKI: Violin Concerto No. 1 
Hector BERLIOZ: Symphonie fantastique

"It was stirring at the start, as effervescent as champagne at its center, and as big and bold as one could wish in its almost-hour long finale. And throughout it all, Søndergård seemed a leader with firm ideas about what he wanted from the music and a very graceful way of communicating them.” – Star Tribune

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TICKETS
Adults $95 / $75 / $45
Students & Youth $95 / $10

Saturday, November 15, 2025 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
Hadley Stage / Auditorium Seating
141 Park Road, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Paris Young in advance at 319-467-4849 or paris-sissel@uiowa.edu.