Minneapolis: Art and Music
Must do cultural
activities during AALL week:
1. Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA)
MIA will feature a Degas exhibit from
June 21 to September 9. Don't miss the show, "Experience the
Master of French Impressionism." This display will include more
than 80 Impressionist works in all media. It examines the early
response to Degas in America. Other exhibits on display include: The
Prints of Francisco Goya; The Engravings of Lucas van Leyden; Ukiyo-e
Prints from the Permanent Collection; Photogravure: Photographs in
Ink. The MIA is located at 2400 Third Ave. South, one mile south of
downtown Minneapolis.
2. Minnesota Orchestra MusicFest
Orchestra Hall and Peavey Plaza are
located on Nicollet Mall, just a block from the Hilton Hotel. Law
librarians will want to catch the orchestral tunes emanating from
these superstar musicians.
Week 1: Fantastically French
Marshall Field's Day of Music
Friday, July 13, noon-
Saturday, July 14, noon
This free 24-hour music marathon features classical, folk, pop, rock,
jazz, and gospel performances and family activities at Orchestra Hall,
including a free Minnesota Orchestra concert on Friday, July 13 at 8
P.M.
Opening Night: A French Romance
Saturday, July 14, 8 P.M.
Marin Alsop, conductor
Christopher O'Riley, piano
Bizet, Ravel, Milhaud, and Ravel
Chamber Music On Stage
Vive la France!
Sunday, July 15, 7 P.M.
Debussy, Gounod, Ibert, Loeffler, Poulenc
Week 2: Spectacularly Spanish
Canadian Brass
Tuesday, July 17, 8 P.M.
Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor
Hits from the Beatles to Duke Ellington
Chamber Music on Stage
El Salon Hispanico
Thursday, July 19, 8 P.M.
Ginastera, Revueltas, Roland-Manuel, Turina, Viera
Spanish Tapas
Friday, July 20, 11 A.M. (Coffee
Concert)
Friday, July 20, 8 P.M.
William Eddins, conductor
Elmar Oliveira, violin
Ravel, Sarasate, Copland, Debussy
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