Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet
Smetana, Prokofiev, two thrilling debuts and a Minnesota Orchestra first all at once! Conductor Ruth Reinhardt and saxophonist Steven Banks, a 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient, make their debuts with the Minnesota Orchestra to showcase Billy Childs’ recently premiered Diaspora, a concerto for saxophone and orchestra. The work co-commissioned by the Orchestra highlights Black experiences in America, with inspiration from poets including Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou. Then: romance, drama and intrigue capture the evening with a suite from Prokofiev’s gripping ballet score.
Date
Feb 09, 2024 to Feb 10, 2024
Event Location
Orchestra Hall
Address
1111 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55403
Prokofiev's Romeo and JulietOrchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
