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Competitors in the final round of the annual Young People’s Symphony Concert Association Concerto Competition gather on a Zoom call on March 20 to announce the top prize winners. Sophomore Grace Weitzel (right bottom) won fifth place in the national competition.

Junior Grace Weitzel places fifth in the annual YPSCA competition

Alex Steil, Online Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2021

With the accompanist sitting behind her, sophomore Grace Weitzel gives a small nod and closes her eyes during the piano introduction of the violin concerto. Then, not just her eyes, but the sound too in...

The Minnesota Orchestra stands for applause after performing Gustav Mahler's "Symphony no. 3." During the COVID-19 pandemic, the orchestra has been forced to stop all concerts. In an attempt save ticket revenue, they restructured the remainder of their 2019-2020 season.

Even though tough times are crushing performing arts, they still manage to spread good

Alex Steil, Online Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2020

No one had prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic, least of all performing arts venues. Because of social-distancing constraints, operatic and classical orchestras around the globe have stopped performances...

Orchestra Hall uses large cubes as their unique signature auditorium look. The cubes help disperse sound during their performances, including the performances that can be seen utilizing the Hall Pass tickets.

Minnesota Orchestra offers free tickets for students

Julie Xiong, Cartoonist February 12, 2020

Music is a combination of melodies, harmonies, pure beauty and emotions. It can be easily found at Orchestra Hall. Since 1973, the venue has been most known for its exquisite acoustics. An overall warm...

The Minnesota Orchestra's brass section stands and receives applause before the first half of their Holiday Brass concert at St. Andrew's Church Dec. 6. The highlights of the concert included "The Days Twelve of Christmas" and "Messiah - Hallelujah Chorus."

Minnesota Orchestra brass section holds new concert at St. Andrew’s Church

Alex Steil, Online Editor-in-Chief January 8, 2020

The Minnesota Orchestra recently held a new holiday concert, “Holiday Brass.” The brass section of the MNO performed at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi and Westminster Presbyterian Church...

15 month lockout for Minnesota Orchestra finally settled

15 month lockout for Minnesota Orchestra finally settled

Katelyn Weisbrod February 24, 2014

Minnesota Orchestra agreement brings relief to students and teachers The past 15 months have been long and frustrating for the members of the Minnesota Orchestra and their fans. On Jan. 14, it was announced...

Graphic by Clara Ilkka

Minnesota Orchestra management causes strike

Sofie Wicklund December 10, 2013

Osmo Vanska, conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra, recently resigned after two scheduled concerts were cancelled at New York City’s Carnegie Hall. Allowing Vanska to quit was a serious mistake on the...

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