Minot Symphony Orchestra: An American Landscape

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Your American Road Trip starts here – and this is one stop you won’t want to miss. Get ready for an evening filled with sweeping landscapes, cinematic excitement, heartfelt storytelling, and show-stopping violin. From the first note to the final bow, An American Landscape takes you on a musical journey through the places, stories, and sounds that make America unforgettable. Feel the spirit of the American West come alive as John Williams’ Cowboys Overture opens the concert with all the energy and excitement of the big screen. Then, experience the warmth and wonder of Aaron Copland’s The Red Pony, where the quiet beauty of ranch life, childhood imagination, family, and home unfold through music. After intermission, hold onto your seats for Tchaikovsky’s spectacular Violin Concerto, performed by acclaimed violinist Nai-Yuan Hu. Passionate, powerful, and breathtakingly virtuosic, this is music made to be experienced live. One concert. Three unforgettable destinations. No passport required. Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with us and experience the journey for yourself. You won’t want to miss the first stop of Season101: The American Road Trip. The Cowboys Overture – John Williams The Red Pony (Film Suite) – Aaron Copland Violin Concerto in D Major Op. 35 – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Nai-Yuan Hu, violin Join us for Musicology, a behind-the-scenes look at the music on the program at 6pm. Concert starts at 7pm.

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