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!
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 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.)
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.
