Manny’s Musings: Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 1

Jan 28, 2026 | Manny's Musings, Marketing, News, Season

We are pleased to share Manny’s Musings, a preview of the program notes for our upcoming concert. Enjoy these notes, and buy tickets for the concert to hear these pieces played in person. Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp minor, Op. 1 Sergei Rachmaninoff So . . . what...

Manny’s Musings: Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman by Joan Tower

Jan 28, 2026 | Manny's Musings, Marketing, News, Season

We are pleased to share Manny’s Musings, a preview of the program notes for our upcoming concert. Enjoy these notes, and buy tickets for the concert to hear these pieces played in person. Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman Joan Tower (b. 1938) The career of Joan Tower...

Samuel Dangerfield

Dec 3, 2025

Samuel Dangerfield, 15, is a student of Mina Fisher. He started cello lessons with Carolyn Mead when he was 5. A member of Minnesota Youth Symphonies (MYS), he recently won their Symphony Solo Competition, giving him the opportunity to perform in their February 2026...

Manny’s Musings: Vaughan Williams Concerto for Oboe and Strings

Nov 14, 2025 | Manny's Musings, News, Season

We are pleased to share Manny’s Musings, a preview of the program notes for our upcoming concert. Enjoy these notes, and buy tickets for the concert to hear these pieces played in person. I would imagine that for most composers, it is difficult enough to write music...

Manny’s Musings: Florence Price’s Concert Overture No. 1

Nov 14, 2025 | Manny's Musings, News, Season

We are pleased to share Manny’s Musings, a preview of the program notes for our upcoming concert. Enjoy these notes, and buy tickets for the concert to hear these pieces played in person. The road to success is often subject to the whim of the time and is subsequently...