Over 60 guests enjoyed an evening of music, wine and art at the newly renovated Minnesota Museum of American Art (the M) on February 11. A fun presentation by SPCO musicians Alicia McQueerey (flute) and Lynn Erickson (trumpet) was followed by a museum tour led by Kristin Makholm, Executive
Bluegrass & Brews
Bluegrass & Brews at the Summit Ratskeller was a great success! Friends and their guests enjoyed toe-tapping music from the Twin Cities' bluegrass band, the Hacklewrappers, delicious Italian food from Cossetta Alimentari, accompanied by those famous Summit beers.
SPCO Welcome Back Luncheon
The Friends hosted their annual Welcome Back Luncheon for SPCO musicians and staff on September 6th. It's always a great opportunity to get together and kick off the new season. Join the Friends of the SPCO to enjoy this special members-only event!
Friends’ Sponsored Concert
The Friends will be sponsoring the SPCO concert of Saturday, May 19 at the Ordway Concert Hall. Fourzando String Quartet, this year’s Grand Prize winner in the Seventh Annual SPCO Youth Chamber Music Competition, will be performing at 7:30 in the Target Atrium. After the evening’s concert, you’re
Music at the Museum
It was a perfect evening of music and art at the Museum of Russian Art on April 24, 2018. SPCO musicians Ruggero Allifranchini, Maiya Papach and Julie Albers performed a musical program of Beethoven and Nikolai Amani. Over 150 attendees enjoyed this special event sponsored by the Friends of the
The 7th Annual SPCO Youth Chamber Music Competition
Talented young musicians competed for cash prizes and special performances at Sundin Hall at Hamline University in on Sunday, March 18, 2018. An audience of over 150 guests enjoyed an exciting afternoon of amazing music. Congratulations to the winners and all who participated! First place and
An Evening with Musicians
On Monday, February 5, 2018, SPCO violinists Eunice Kim and Maureen Nelson performed some of their favorite solos and duets for members of the Friends. The event took place in the beautiful home of Andrea and Steve McCue in Sunfish Lake.
Maurice Ravel: Elegant Impressionist
Dr. Daniel Freeman taught this fun and informative 4-week lecture series on the life and music of French composer, pianist and conductor Maurice Ravel. Watch your emails and website for our winter series, starting on January 3, 2018: Passion! Betrayal! Vengeance! Verdi’s Rigoletto.