The mission of the Friends of the SPCO is to support The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra through educational, social and fundraising activities.
Greetings from the Co-Presidents!
Co-Presidents, Friends of the SPCO
Upcoming Events
April 3, 10, 17, 24 @ 10am-12pm
Spring Freeman Lecture Series
Piano Music of Claude Debussy: Ethereal Elegance
This will be no ordinary series of lectures: in addition to sharing insights about the music, Daniel Freeman will perform Debussy’s exquisite works for piano on House of Hope’s grand piano. In person at House of Hope Presbyterian Church, 797 Summit Ave., Saint Paul. Wednesday mornings from 10 am to noon, April 3, 10, 17 and 24.
April 4 @ 2:00-4:00 pm
“Blissful Hiker” Alison Young
Walking the Trails of Music and Life
Experience the passion and brilliance of Alison Young, and enjoy a lovely reception with coffee and sweet treats! Alison Young, who lives a dual life as musician and solo long-distance backpacker, shares her enthusiasm for the unusual intersection of music and hiking, revealing how classical composers who walked in nature – Bach, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Wagner among them – found inspiration to compose some of the most enduring music ever written. A spring afternoon fundraiser at House of Hope Presbyterian Church, 2 to 4 pm on Thursday, April 4.