It was a perfect evening of music and art at the Museum of Russian Art on April 24, 2018. SPCO musicians Ruggero Allifranchini, Maiya Papach and Julie Albers performed a musical program of Beethoven and Nikolai Amani. Over 150 attendees enjoyed this special event sponsored by the Friends of the
The 7th Annual SPCO Youth Chamber Music Competition
Talented young musicians competed for cash prizes and special performances at Sundin Hall at Hamline University in on Sunday, March 18, 2018. An audience of over 150 guests enjoyed an exciting afternoon of amazing music. Congratulations to the winners and all who participated! First place and
An Evening with Musicians
On Monday, February 5, 2018, SPCO violinists Eunice Kim and Maureen Nelson performed some of their favorite solos and duets for members of the Friends. The event took place in the beautiful home of Andrea and Steve McCue in Sunfish Lake.
Maurice Ravel: Elegant Impressionist
Dr. Daniel Freeman taught this fun and informative 4-week lecture series on the life and music of French composer, pianist and conductor Maurice Ravel. Watch your emails and website for our winter series, starting on January 3, 2018: Passion! Betrayal! Vengeance! Verdi’s Rigoletto.
Passion! Betrayal! Vengeance! – Verdi’s Rigoletto
In January, 2018, Dr. Daniel Freeman taught a 4-week lecture series on Giuseppe Verdi’s operatic masterpiece. Watch for more information on our upcoming series, A Schubert Sampler, beginning on April 6, 2018.
Give to the Max Day 2017
Give to the Max Day 2017 was a great success for the Friends, thanks to the generosity of our donors! We exceeded our goal by the middle of the day and are thankful to everyone who took the time to donate. It’s not too late to make a donation. Visit our Give to the Max page.
Fashion, Fun and Friends
On Thursday, October 26,2017, the Friends hosted a special style show and luncheon as a fundraiser for the SPCO. Over 100 guests gathered at the University Club of St. Paul for lunch and a fashion show featuring trending outfits from Chicos on Grand Avenue. Our 10 supermodels rocked the runway!
The 2017 Welcome Back Luncheon
The Friends hosted the annual Welcome Back Luncheon for the SPCO musicians and staff at the historic Landmark Center on September 19. This is always a great opportunity for Friends, staff and musicians to get acquainted and to reconnect.