ANNOUNCING THE AUSTIN MN SYMPHONY’S 70TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON!

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:

A potpourri of the greatest of American music, including Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring and Fanfare for the Common Man.

Relive the radio dramas of the 1940s as Jake Endres and his team bring Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to life with musical accompaniment.

Enjoy the Latin rhythms of the Americas in the intimate setting of the newly refurbished Paramount Theater, including Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez.

Marc-André Hamelin returns to the Austin stage; a world renowned pianist that The Toronto Star says “ranks among a small
handful of performers…whose abilities defy the imagination.” AND

A triumphant end to the season with Austin native Robert Burkhart and the Finale to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 (Ode to Joy).

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ATTENTION AUSTIN MN SYMPHONY COMMUNITY

Our recent 2026-27 season brochure included an error in labeling the $250 donation level. It should read “Sponsor” rather than “Backer.” Thus, any donation of $250 or more will allow you to attend the recital by Marc-Andre Hamelin after the April concert. Watch this page in the coming months for more information about this recital.

Season Opening Concert: American Music Festival

We open our season with a potpourri of great American music, including Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring, narrated by Lisa Deyo, plus Fanfare for the Common Man. This unique concert program also includes Alan Menkin’s Overture to Beauty and the Beast and Howard Hanson’s Symphony No. 2. The concert also includes a side-by-side performance with the Albert Lea High School Orchestra.

Lisa Deyo has been active in the drama scene in Austin for many years, including  frequent appearances as Narrator with the Austin MN Symphony. She is also the owner of Sweet Reads Bookstore in Austin.

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Concert program:

Aaron Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man

Aaron Copland: Appalachian Spring

Alan Menkin: Overture to Beauty and the Beast

Howard Hanson: Symphony No. 2 (The Romantic)

Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 1 (arranged) with Albert Lea High School Symphony, Rebekah Crissinger, Director