They’re back! The Minnesota Orchestra returns to the Minnesota Beethoven Festival for the annual free pops concert at Lake Park in Winona. The special program on July 2 at 8 p.m., includes music from Star Wars, a movement from Beethoven’s “Fifth Symphony,” music from Bizet’s Carmen, and of course, songs by John Phillip Sousa, as well as additional selections.
Ticketed concerts during the annual Minnesota Beethoven Festival include pianist Garrick Ohlsson, soprano Dawn Upshaw performing with renowned pianist Gilbert Kalish, the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra who will make their third annual trip to Winona this season, and more.
Individual tickets for all performances are priced at $25 for adults and $21 for students and senior citizens. Tickets can be purchased through the Saint Mary’s University Performance Center box office in person or by phone (507) 457-1715, weekdays, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., or visit http://www.mnbeethovenfestival.org.