Your Guide To The Minnesota Beethoven Festival In Winona, MN

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WINONA, MN – Our charming home town of Winona, Minnesota transforms into a classical music paradise each summer as the Minnesota Beethoven Festival returns for its seventeenth season.

From June 30 to July 21, 2024, the festival will showcase an impressive lineup of internationally renowned artists, celebrating the legacy of Ludwig van Beethoven in an unparalleled atmosphere of performance and community.

Classical musicians at Minnesota Beethoven Festival In Winona, MN.

🌟 Rising Stars and Returning Favorites

This year’s festival features a mix of fresh faces and beloved returning artists. Rising stars like Zee Zee, Paul Huang, and the Esmé Quartet will make their festival debuts, while Joshua Bell, a festival favorite, returns on July 16 for a solo recital. The Minnesota Orchestra, a Grammy-winning ensemble, will close out the season on July 21, promising a grand finale to remember.

🎭 Diverse Performances Across Winona

The Minnesota Beethoven Festival utilizes various venues throughout Winona, allowing attendees to experience the city’s charm while enjoying world-class performances. From the intimate Page Theatre at Saint Mary’s University to the spacious Winona Middle School Auditorium, each venue offers a unique atmosphere for the artists and audience alike.

Pro Tip:
The annual Lake Park Pops concert, featuring the Minnesota Orchestra, will be held at the picturesque Lake Park Bandshell on July 13, offering a FREE outdoor experience for all to enjoy.

🎻 Celebrating Classical Music’s Past and Present

While the festival pays homage to the great Ludwig van Beethoven, it also showcases the diversity and innovation within classical music. Artists like Time for Three, a genre-defying ensemble, and Awadagin Pratt, a pianist, conductor, and educator known for his inventive approach, represent the ever-evolving nature of the art form.

By presenting a wide range of artists and styles, the Minnesota Beethoven Festival aims to engage and inspire audiences of all backgrounds.

🎼 A Feast for the Senses in Southeast Minnesota

Nestled in the scenic bluffs of southeast Minnesota, Winona provides a stunning backdrop for the Minnesota Beethoven Festival. Attendees can immerse themselves in the beauty of the region while indulging in the sublime sounds of classical music.

With a full schedule of performances spanning three weeks, the festival offers a truly unparalleled experience for classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Check out their website here.

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With its impressive lineup of artists, diverse venues, and commitment to celebrating classical music’s past and present, the seventeenth season of the Minnesota Beethoven Festival promises to be an unforgettable experience for all who attend. We’ll definitely see you there!

🎻Know Before You Go: Minnesota Beethoven Festival 2024

🎵 Sunday, June 30, 3:00 p.m.

Steven Isserlis, Cello & Connie Shih, Piano
British cellist Steven Isserlis, acclaimed for his profound musicianship and technical mastery, opens the festival with a dynamic recital featuring works by Saint-Saëns, Fauré, and Beethoven.
Location: Page Theatre, Saint Mary’s University

🎹 Tuesday, July 2, 7:30 p.m.

Zee Zee, Piano
Imaginative and electrifying, Zee Zee brings her expressive creativity to the music of Schubert, Beethoven, and Schumann in her Festival debut.
Location: Page Theatre, Saint Mary’s University

🎻 Sunday, July 7, 3:00 p.m.

Paul Huang, Violin & Helen Huang, Piano
Violinist Paul Huang, known for his distinctive artistry, performs a recital that includes Saint-Saëns’s Violin Sonata No. 1.
Location: Page Theatre, Saint Mary’s University

🎶 Tuesday, July 9, 7:30 p.m.

Time for Three
Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble Time For Three (TF3) defies convention and boundaries by showcasing excellence across different genres.
Location: Page Theatre, Saint Mary’s University

🎹 Thursday, July 11, 7:30 p.m.

Awadagin Pratt, Piano
Acclaimed pianist, conductor, and educator Awadagin Pratt, known for his inventive approach, performs at the festival.
Location: Page Theatre, Saint Mary’s University

🎵 Saturday, July 13, 8:00 p.m.

Minnesota Orchestra, Pops Concert (FREE)
The Minnesota Orchestra returns with the annual free pops concert at Lake Park. Pack a picnic and enjoy this Festival tradition!
Location: Lake Park Bandshell

🎻 Tuesday, July 16, 7:30 p.m.

Joshua Bell, Violin & Jeremy Denk, Piano
Festival favorite and Grammy-winning violinist Joshua Bell returns to Winona for a solo recital.
Location: Somsen Hall, Winona State University

🎶 Thursday, July 18, 7:30 p.m.

Esmé Quartet
The dynamic and multi-faceted Esmé Quartet makes their Festival debut performing quartets by Beethoven, Korngold, and Schumann.
Location: Page Theatre, Saint Mary’s University

🎵 Sunday, July 21 at 4:00 p.m.

Minnesota Orchestra
The Grammy-winning Minnesota Orchestra closes the festival with a grand finale performance.
Location: Winona Middle School Auditorium

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