Calendar
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April 2025
Saturday, April 12—7:30 p.m.
Lyra Baroque Orchestra—Mount Olive Lutheran Church—$35, $30, $25, $10
The Wild, the Weird, and the Misunderstood. Rachell Ellen Wong leads works by Vivaldi, Locke, Purcell, Durante, and Bach & Sons. www.lyrabaroque.org
Saturday, April 12—7:30 p.m.
Rochester Symphony—Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall—$7-$39
Symphony of Peace featuring the Rochester Symphony Chorale. Our season concludes with music that inspires peace and hope in times of upheaval and uncertainty. The tranquility of the English countryside in The Banks of Green Willow, Silvestrov’s serene and meditative prayer for Peace in Ukraine, and the sacred a cappella choruses of The Peaceable Kingdom lead us to Haydn’s powerful and climactic choral work. Widely acknowledged as a call for peace, the jubilant finale reflects strength and hope. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Rochester Symphony Box Office at (507) 286-8742. BOX OFFICE HOURS: 10am-3pm, Tuesday-Friday
Sunday, April 13–1:30 p.m.
Rochester Music Guild Scholarship Competition—Christ United Methodist Church—Free
Winners Recital. Come enjoy performances by the very talented winners of the 2025 RMG Music Scholarship Competition.
Friday, April 25 – 12:00 pm. to 1:00 p.m.
Dan Schwartz – Christ United Methodist Church – free
Listen & Learn – Fingerstyle Guitarist
Friday, April 25–6:00 p.m.
Sweet Adelines International–Mayo Civic Center Auditorium–Free
Northern Lights Region 6 Quartets Competition For information, contact Communications@regionsix.org
Saturday, April 26–Noon
Sweet Adelines International–Mayo Civic Center Auditorium–Free
Northern Lights Region 6 Chorus Competition For information, contact Communications@regionsix.org
Saturday, April 26 – 7:30 p.m.
Rochester Chamber Music Society – Christ United Methodist Church – free
Brazilian Music. Choro Borealis brings together some of the Twin Cities’ finest musicians who share a deeply rooted passion for Brazilian music. Choro is a lively instrumental music genre native to Rio de Janeiro with strong European and African roots, and which developed at the same time as Ragtime and Dixieland Jazz in the United States. Visit our website www.rochesterchambermusic.org for more information.
May 2025
Thursday, May 1—7:00 p.m.
Rochester Community Band—Dakota Middle School Auditorium—Free
5501 65th St NW, Rochester
www.rochestercommunityband.org
Harmony in Bloom: A May Day Concert: Come celebrate May Day with the Band. We have some fun pieces for this concert. Selections include “Chicken Chowder,” “Tangled Medley,” “Towers of Bloom,” “Echoes of Earth”—composed by Sam Brady, and “More Cowbell!” Bring the whole family and enjoy the music! The concert is performed by music lovers from all walks of life and all ages. RCB will be directed by Anthony Boldt with our guest director, Elijah Gray.
Saturday, May 3—7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 4—3:00 p.m.
Choral Arts Ensemble—Christ United Methodist Church–$30, $10
let love come. CAE concludes its 40th season with a reflection on the value of community, fellowship, and belonging, which goes beyond the individual and radiates outward from our families and close relationships. Two premiere commissions will be presented. Pre-concert talks with director Ryan Deignan will take place 45 minutes before each concert. A 40th anniversary reception will follow each concert.
Friday, May 9 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cléa Galhano & Rene Izquierdo – Zumbro Lutheran Church – free
Listen & Learn – Recorder and Guitar Duo
Sunday, May 18—2:00 p.m.
Southeastern Minnesota Youth Orchestras (SEMYO)—Century High School—Adults $10, Youth free
Spring Concert. The concert will feature all five SEMYO orchestras and be presented in two parts: 2:00 – Bravura Strings, Prelude Winds, and Chamber Strings. 3:00 – Philharmonic Orchestra and Concert Orchestra. The concert will also feature the winner of the 2025 Concerto Competition.
