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The mission of the Friends of the SPCO is to support The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra through educational, social and fundraising activities.

Greetings from the Co-Presidents!

 
Carolynn Johnson, Co-President

It feels so good for the Friends to be back in the swing of in-person activities this year. We’ve been enjoying wonderful events in support of the SPCO – a wine-tasting-plus-opera-aria party in October, engaging fall and winter lecture series with Dr. Daniel Freeman, and in February, a Bluegrass and Brews shindig at Summit Brewery plus the annual Saint Paul Chamber Music Competition. Wow! 

Cj (Connie) Suchta, Co-President
Spring brings another very busy stretch. First up are lectures on Ravel and our always- popular Conversation with Books event in April, followed by an appreciation luncheon for our stellar Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra musicians and staff, and a delightful evening featuring SPCO cellist Josh Koestenbaum at a lovely Summit Avenue mansion in May. So many ways to show our dedication to the SPCO, even before we celebrate the season with our Annual Meeting early in June.

We’d love to see you at these events and to have you as a Friend of the SPCO! It takes just minutes to join, whether online or via a note in the mail. Let us hear from you, and let’s support our wonderful SPCO together!

Cj Suchta and Carolynn Johnson 
Co-Presidents, Friends of the SPCO

Upcoming Events

April 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 10am – 12pm
Spring Lectures by Daniel Freeman: Maurice Ravel 

Perfect for enjoying a beautiful April among Friends – our four-part spring lecture series by Dr. Daniel Freeman, focusing on the exquisite music of Maurice Ravel. In person at House of Hope Presbyterian Church, 797 Summit Ave., Saint Paul; meetings will take place in the Library. Wednesday mornings, on April 5, 12, 19 and 26. (Note: The Debussy focus previously planned for this spring will be offered next season.)

Get tickets: $30 – $120 

April 27 @ 1pm – 3pm
Conversation with Books

Join the Friends of the SPCO – once again in person — for our annual Conversation with Books, when a panel from St. Kate’s leads a lively discussion about current fiction, poetry and non-fiction. Included are intriguing books by Geraldine Brooks, Mai Der Vang, Charmaine Wilkerson and more that reflect multiple cultures and styles. At Mount Zion Temple on Summit Avenue, Saint Paul.

Get tickets: $25

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