Albert Lea Civic Music

The Sinta Quartet
2024-03-05 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
The Sinta Quartet is on a mission to bring the versatility, homogeneity, and excitement of the saxophone to audiences everywhere. The quartet’s program takes the audience on an adventure through time, geography, and genre, often mixing classics from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries with commissions by today’s composers and rollicking in-house arrangements from various folk traditions.
The group grew up in drastically different parts of the US. They met while studying at the University of Michigan, under the legendary saxophone professor Donald Sinta, naming the group after him because of his profound influence on each member.

Joe Robinson
2024-02-21 19:00 | E.B. Stillman Auditorium, 1601 3rd Ave N, Clear Lake, IA, 50428, United States
Joe Robinson has earned a reputation as one of the world’s greatest guitar players and a brilliant singer/songwriter. His fluid and inimitable style has delighted audiences around the world, garnering high praise and prestigious awards from the international music community. Considered one of the preeminent fingerstyle guitarists in the world today, performing complex arrangements that feature the bassline, chords, and melody all played simultaneously, Robinson carries forward the legacy of legendary guitarists Chet Atkins, Merle Travis, Lenny Breau, and Tommy Emmanuel while adding a flavor of artistry very much his own. His guitar prowess is such that it’s hard to believe he is playing alone!
Born and raised in the Australian bush, Robinson won first place on the “Australia’s Got Talent” television show at age 16. His live “one man” acoustic/electric show is an energetic display of virtuosity and witty, finely-crafted lyrics delivered with his personable Aussie charisma. Nashville has been Robinson’s home base for the last decade. This is where he has performed or recorded with a long list of celebrated music icons including Rodney Crowell, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers, Styx, and friend and mentor Tommy Emmanuel, CGP. He has released 7 solo albums to great acclaim.

Dates and times for reciprocity concerts subject to change. Please visit the Clear Lake Concert Association to confirm the concert date and time.

Yu & I
2024-02-09 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
YuEun Kim and Ines Thomé met in 2013 when they both had just moved to the United States, YuEun from Korea and Ines from Germany, serendipitously finding themselves as housemates in an old Victorian building in Los Angeles. Both studying at USC’s Thornton School of Music, they immediately connected through their love of chamber music and good Korean food.
Yu & I will take you on a journey of folk music, not only from their homelands, but also from other composers from around the world. Classically trained in guitar and violin, Yu & I will captivate audiences with the highest level of artistry.

Charlie Albright
2023-11-12 15:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Hailed as “among the most gifted musicians of his generation” with a “dazzling natural keyboard affinity” by the Washington Post, American pianist/composer/improviser Charlie Albright has been praised for his “jaw-dropping technique and virtuosity meshed with a distinctive musicality” by The New York Times.
Mixing classical with a bit of pops and some improvisation, all tied together with his relaxed and friendly stage presence, Charlie Albright will provide a delightful evening of entertainment. Program highlights may include Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata”, Gershwin’s “Embraceable You” among many others. Albright not only graduated with the prestigious Artist Diploma (A.D.) from The Juilliard School, and a Master of Music Degree in Piano Performance from the New England Conservatory, he also completed a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Pre-Med at Harvard. Albright is an official Steinway Artist.

The Folk Legacy Trio
2023-10-02 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
The Folk Legacy Trio has been hailed as “the living library” of music of the great folk era delivering songs from the 50s-70s with their signature dynamic vocals and instrumental arrangements. They are made up of two long-time members of Kingston Trio and the former lead singer of The Diamonds. You’ll enjoy their great harmonies as they sing the music of The Weavers, The Kingston Trio, The Limeliters, Peter Paul & Mary, The New Christy Minstrels, The Chad Mitchell Trio, Tom Paxton, Judy Collins, Joan Baez, Gordon Lightfoot, Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver, and others.
Members of The Trio include George Grove, formerly with the Kingston Trio for 41 years, Rick Dougherty, former member of the Limeliters and Kingston Trio for 25 years, and Jerry Siggins, former lead singer of the legendary doo-wop group The Diamonds for 27 years.

Divas 3
2023-09-30 19:00 | E.B. Stillman Auditorium, 1601 3rd Ave N, Clear Lake, IA, 50428, United States
Divas 3 is an amazing group with powerhouse voices who will sing the biggest hits of the greatest divas in music history. This vibrant show spans four decades covering the 1960s through the 1990s with hits by Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Cher, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, ABBA, and many more! Individual members of the group have all starred in shows on the Las Vegas Strip. Since its inception in 2013, the group has gone on to perform at performing arts centers across the United States, and internationally as a headlining entertainer act aboard luxury cruise ships.

Dates and times for reciprocity concerts subject to change. Please visit the Clear Lake Concert Association to confirm the concert date and time.

Scholarship Auditions
2023-05-26 | The First Presbyterian Church of Albert Lea, 308 Water St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Each spring, the Albert Lea Civic Music Association holds auditions and awards scholarships to local musicians interested in furthering their musical studies. For more information, including eligibility and requirements, please view our Scholarship Brochures.

Scholarship Showcase Recital
2023-05-22 18:00 | The First Presbyterian Church of Albert Lea, 308 Water St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
An annual event, the Showcase Recital features short performances from all 2022 Civic Music Scholarship recipients. This year’s recital will feature performances on piano, organ, violin, alto saxophone, French horn, and voice. Join Albert Lea Civic Music as we recognize our many young artists in the Albert Lea area.
** This is a free event

Copper Street Brass
2023-05-07 15:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Copper Street Brass is a Minneapolis-based sextet composed of two trumpets, trombone, tuba, French horn and percussion with several members doubling on keyboard, percussion, guitars and electric instruments. Copper Street Brass presents a variety of music in bold innovative ways with a friendly and charming stage presence. “That ‘70s Show” cleverly features music from the 1770s, 1870s, and 1970s from classical and opera, jazz and folk, to rock and disco. Their eclectic performance will feature something for everyone.

Take 3
2023-03-26 15:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Take 3 is a classical crossover trio led by virtuoso violinist Lindsay Deutsch, plus piano & cello. With a flair for the wild and unexpected, the genre-bending trio, Take 3 brings the refinement of a rigorous classical musical background and mixes it with rock-star charisma. Whether performing their take on pop, jazz, movie themes, or classical tunes, they bring roofraising energy to their performances and excite audiences of all ages.

2023 Annual Meeting
2023-03-02 19:00 | Zion Lutheran Church, 924 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Albert Lea Civic Music will hold its 2023 Annual Meeting. The meeting will take place at Zion Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. Ticket holders may contact president Diane Heaney in advance with agenda items pertinent to the organization. diane.hean@gmail.com

Frisson Ensemble
2023-02-25 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Frisson is America’s hottest new classical group from New York City that is known for performing a wide variety of genres and styles including classical, popular, folk and jazz. The American Tribute Tour will feature beloved music from Gershwin and Cole Porter, melodies from Appalachian Spring, American themes from Dvorak’s music, ragtime from Scott Joplin and perhaps a Stephen Foster song. Frisson is French for “a shiver, or a thrill”. And thrill you they will! Led by oboist Thomas Gallant, the young virtuosos play with life, zest and virtuosity!

Jeeyoon Kim
2022-11-18 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Classical pianist Jeeyoon Kim delights audiences with a sparkling combination of sensitive artistry, broad emotional range, and impeccable technique. At the 2018 Global Music Awards Jeeyoon became a two Gold Medal winner for Emerging Artist and Instrumentalist at Global Music Awards. Jeeyoon Kim provides a uniquely engaging and innovative concert experience, including beautiful videos to complement the music.
“As a pianist, one of my most rewarding moments is when I feel that I am deeply connected with listeners in the very moment of sharing music. It has become clear to me that this is why I make music, to lift someone’s spirits.” – Jeeyoon Kim

Brothers
2022-10-03 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Canadian singer/pianist/producer Jim Witter has been entertaining crowds for over 30 years. He has created and toured many terrific shows including The Piano Men featuring the music of Elton John and Billy Joel, and I Write the Songs featuring the music of Barry Manilow. Jim Witter’s new show called Brothers features the hits of “musical brothers” like Lennon & McCartney, Hall & Oates, The Righteous Brothers, The Beach Boys and many others.
Witter will be paired with his multi-talented musical partner Ian Tanner. This talented duo features Witter on vocals, piano and guitar and Tanner on bass, guitar, and vocals. Terrific videos complement the show, bringing you back to the era of these “Brothers”.
Witter’s versatility as an artist has allowed him the opportunity to reach out and share his music and his infectious personality with audiences of all ages around the world. His unique approach and comfortable rapport make each member of his audience feel as though they are a part of a private concert in the comfort of their own living room. This, along with his rich, powerful voice and ease of manner at the piano, make him a favorite with theatre goers everywhere.

Turandot
2022-06-11 13:00 | Marion Ross Performing Arts Center, 147 N Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Superstar Anna Netrebko makes her long-awaited Met role debut as Puccini’s icy princess—seen live in cinemas on May 7. Tenor Yonghoon Lee is the bold prince determined to win Turandot’s love, alongside soprano Ermonela Jaho as the devoted servant Liù legendary bass Ferruccio Furlanetto as the blind king Timur. Marco Armiliato conducts Puccini’s stirring score. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.

Hamlet
2022-06-04 11:55 | Marion Ross Performing Arts Center, 147 N Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
When Australian composer Brett Dean’s Hamlet had its world premiere at the Glyndebourne Festival in 2017, The Guardian declared, “New opera doesn’t often get to sound this good … Shakespeare offers a gauntlet to composers that shouldn’t always be picked up, but Dean’s Hamlet rises to the challenge.” On June 4, this riveting contemporary masterpiece appears live in cinemas, with Neil Armfield, who directed the work’s premiere, bringing his acclaimed staging to the Met stage. Many of the original cast members have followed, including tenor Allan Clayton in the title role. Nicholas Carter makes his Met debut conducting a remarkable ensemble, which also features soprano Brenda Rae as Ophelia, mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly as Gertrude, baritone Rod Gilfry as Claudius, and legendary bass John Tomlinson as the ghost of Hamlet’s father. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.

Lucia di Lammermoor
2022-05-21 11:55 | Marion Ross Performing Arts Center, 147 N Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
On May 21, soprano Nadine Sierra takes on one of the repertory’s most formidable and storied roles, the haunted heroine of Lucia di Lammermoor, in an electrifying new staging by in-demand Australian theater and film director Simon Stone, conducted by Riccardo Frizza. Show-stopping tenor Javier Camarena adds to the bel canto fireworks as Lucia’s beloved, Edgardo, with baritone Artur Ruci?ski as her overbearing brother, Enrico, and bass Matthew Rose as her tutor, Raimondo. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.

Sons of the Pioneers
2022-05-15 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
The Sons of the Pioneers, formed in 1934, is known as the original “singing cowboy” band instrumental in creating the earliest sounds of western music. Founded by Roy Rogers (then known as Leonard Slye), Bob Nolan and Time Spencer the band has remained together continuously since then, rotating a total of 46 members over the years. This award-winning, legendary band continues to gain fans young and old, playing original favorites like Cool Water and Tumbling Tumbleweeds along with gems from the early days. These five talent-infused musicians (including Roy Roger’s son) continue to add a new level of energy to this classic genre, taking audiences time-traveling into the great American west with them. Who are the Sons of the Pioneers, and how can they call themselves “legends of Western music”? The short answer is that they Sons of the Pioneers singularly built a new genre and library of music that is an American original, one that has become synonymous with the American West, and that continues to enthrall generations of listeners worldwide. Although others have followed, although others have openly emulated them and have subsequently added to the genre of Western music, the Pioneers were the first and the best. They are an essential part of Americana.
When you think of the West you think of natural beauty, a cultural mind-set and a very distinctive type of music. The term evokes the image of the singing cowboy and of songs that paint vivid mental pictures of tumbling tumbleweeds, cool water, tall timber and that ornery strawberry roan. The West has always had its lore and its heroes, but until the 1930s a distinct type of music was not part of that lore. Starting in the early 1930s the film and radio industry changed all that forever.
From the earliest days of the film industry the cowboy has been a favorite movie subject. Westerns became the bread and butter of most early studios. When musical segments were added to broaden a movie’s interest the “singing cowboy” was born, and it created mega stardom for people like Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Tex Ritter and Rex Allen. Enter the Sons of the Pioneers in 1934.
The Pioneers were different right from the start. While most Western screen stars were singing traditional sweetheart songs, the Sons of the Pioneers sang about the West itself. Their songs painted unforgettable images and stories of horses, cattle, cowboys, night herds, canyons and prairies. Many of these songs were original compositions freshly penned by founding members Bob Nolan and Tim Spencer. Together with Roy Rogers (then known as Leonard Sly) they created a whole new library of music. The group and their music garnered millions of national and international fans through appearances in over 90 movies, numerous radio shows, major label recording projects and later television appearances.
Songs from the Pioneer catalog have been recorded and used by a long list of who’s who in the music industry that includes Bing Crosby, the Boston Pops, Dina Ross and the Supremes, Frankie Laine, Johnny Cash, Riders in the Sky, Michael Martin Murphy, the Muppets. The Coen brothers featured “Tumbling Tumbleweeds” in their classic movie “The Big Lebowski.” Their signature songs have been recorded so many times by so many different artists that some people lose track of the fact these songs “belong to” the Pioneers.
The Sons of the Pioneers inspired the creation of countless Western singing groups. As Doug Green of Riders in the Sky put it, “Any of us who sing Western music, it all goes back to the Pioneers.”
They have accumulated more honors and awards than any other group or performer in Western music, including coveted awards from the Country Music Association, Academy of Country Music, Western Music Association and National Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Today the Sons of the Pioneers are still mesmerizing long-term fans and creating new ones. They continue to play to sell-out crowds and standing ovations. New fans are attracted by the current members’ musical ability and by those songs that haunt you long after the concert with the mystique of the great American West. As Doug Green said, “It’s not something that is connected to hit records and charts and fads. It’s just an eternal interest in the American West and they sing about it beautifully and it’s written beautifully and that’s something that just will never go out of style.”

Young & Padgett
2022-05-10 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Tony Nominee and Broadway Stars, Josh Young and Emily Padgett, have put together a phenomenal show featuring Broadway classics and contemporary favorites from the stages in New York City’s famed Theater District. A mix of Solos and duets, all performed in the Broadway concert style, offer a unique and intimate evening led by these two veteran performers, accompanied by piano.Josh Young is an American actor best known for appearing on Broadway in the revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, for which he was nominated for the Tony Award for “Best Featured Actor in a Musical” for his role as Judas.
Emily Padgett is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She is known for her work on Broadway as Daisy Hilton in Side Show and Sherrie Christian in Rock of Ages, as well as for originating the roles of Lucy Grant in Martin & Brickell’s Bright Star.

Don Carlos
2022-03-27 11:00 | Marion Ross Performing Arts Center, 147 N Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
For the first time in company history, the Met presents the original five-act French version of Verdi’s epic opera of doomed love among royalty, set against the backdrop of the Spanish Inquisition. Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads a world-beating cast of opera’s leading lights in this March 26 performance, including tenor Matthew Polenzani in the title role, soprano Sonya Yoncheva as Élisabeth de Valois, and mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton as Eboli. Bass-baritones Eric Owens and John Relyea are Philippe II and the Grand Inquisitor, and baritone Étienne Dupuis rounds out the all-star principal cast as Rodrigue. Verdi’s masterpiece receives a monumental new staging by David McVicar that marks his 11th Met production, placing him among the most prolific and popular directors in recent Met memory. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.

Ariadne auf Naxos
2022-03-13 11:55 | Marion Ross Performing Arts Center, 147 N Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
The exhilarating soprano Lise Davidsen makes her Live in HD debut in one of her signature roles, the mythological Greek heroine of Strauss’s enchanting masterpiece. The outstanding cast for this March 12 transmission also features mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as the Composer of the opera-within-an-opera around which the plot revolves, with soprano Brenda Rae as the spirited Zerbinetta and tenor Brandon Jovanovich as Ariadne’s lover, the god Bacchus. Marek Janowski conducts. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.

Kassia Ensemble
2022-03-11 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
A rare combination of string quartet—2 violins, viola and cello—and trumpet, the Kassia Strings, joined by renowned trumpeter Mary Bowden, offer a unique and bold program of classical favorites.The poet and hymnographer Kassia was a byzantine abbess in the 9th century. A woman born into a wealthy family, she is said to have been in the running to marry the Emperor Theophilus. The emperor, however, found her too witty and chose another. Kassia went on to found an abbey and became a prolific composer, one of the first in medieval history of either gender whose scores are both extant and able to be understood in modern notation. It is her spirit that the Kassia Ensemble seeks to emulate.
The composition of the full ensemble is quite unique, being that of the traditional string quartet, plus double bass, clarinet, and harp. This alternate format features renowned trumpeter Mary Bowden along with the Kassia strings, for a quintet ensemble. The Kassia Ensemble features Dawn Posey (Violin), Ashley Freeburn (Violin), Si Yu (Viola), and Katya Janpoladyan (Cello)

David Shannon
2022-02-07 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
David has played some of Broadway’s most famous roles, including The Phantom (Phantom of the Opera), Jean Valjean (Les Miserables), Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd), Judas (Jesus Christ Superstar), Chris (Miss Saigon), and most recently Kevin T in the original London company production of Come From Away. He was nominated for Best Actor at the Olivier’s (the British version of the Tony Award) for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Beautiful Game. David also enjoys a busy schedule performing with orchestras around the world.

Rigoletto
2022-01-29 11:55 | Marion Ross Performing Arts Center, 147 N Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Bartlett Sher’s bold new take on Verdi’s timeless tragedy arrives in cinemas on January 29. The Tony Award–winning director resets the opera’s action in 1920s Europe, with Art Deco sets by Michael Yeargan and elegant costumes by Catherine Zuber, themselves boasting a combined 11 Tony Awards. Baritone Quinn Kelsey, a commanding artist at the height of his powers, brings his searing portrayal of the title role to the Met for the first time, starring alongside soprano Rosa Feola as Gilda and tenor Piotr Becza?a as the Duke of Mantua, with leading maestro Daniele Rustioni on the podium. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.

Cinderella
2022-01-01 11:55 | Marion Ross Performing Arts Center, 147 N Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
In this New Year’s Day performance, Laurent Pelly’s storybook staging of Massenet’s Cendrillon, a hit of the 2017–18 season, is presented with an all-new English translation in an abridged 90-minute adaptation, with mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as its rags-to-riches princess. Maestro Emmanuel Villaume leads a delightful cast, which includes mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo as Cinderella’s Prince Charming, soprano Jessica Pratt as her Fairy Godmother, and mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe and bass-baritone Laurent Naouri as her feuding guardians. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.

Eurydice
2021-12-04 11:55 | Marion Ross Performing Arts Center, 147 N Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
The ancient Greek myth of Orpheus, who attempts to harness the power of music to rescue his beloved Eurydice from the underworld, has inspired composers since opera’s earliest days. Brilliant American composer Matthew Aucoin now carries that tradition into the 21st century with a captivating new take on the story—a product of the Met’s commissioning program. With a libretto by Sarah Ruhl, adapted from her acclaimed 2003 play, the opera reimagines the familiar tale from Eurydice’s point of view. Yannick Nézet-Séguin oversees the December 4 transmission, leading Aucoin’s evocative music and an immersive new staging by Mary Zimmerman. Soprano Erin Morley sings the title role, opposite baritone Joshua Hopkins as Orpheus and countertenor Jakub Józef Orli?ski as his otherworldly alter-ego. Bass-baritone Nathan Berg is Eurydice’s father and fellow resident of the underworld, with tenor Barry Banks as Hades himself. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.

Janoska Ensemble
2021-10-30 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
This Vienna-based quartet of 2 violins, piano, and bass is the personification of virtuosity. Their thrilling program will blend standards of the classical repertoire with revelatory jazz influences and a bit of the Beatles. And when played by these 3 brothers and their brother-in-law, it becomes magical for every audience. ?True art knows no frontiers, and the music of the three brothers from Bratislava—Ondrej, František and Roman Janoska—and their Konstanz-born brother-in-law, Julius Darvas, proves that in remarkable fashion. Their musical creations happily harmonize or colorfully contrast their classical fach with the music of other genres—from jazz and Latin to pop music. The consequence is not a mix of styles, however, it is a creative synthesis: the Janoska Style.

Intersection Trio
2021-10-30 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
A typical evening with Intersection may center on a Ravel, Dvorák or Brahms trio, but will veer into previously unexplored byroads. A Hungarian thread present in the Brahms may be further spun into a sequence of Gypsy tunes, Dvorak into slavic dance forms, Ravel into the ethereal world of sensuous French song. American music, crucial to Intersection’s repertoire, is presented in musical forms spanning the most avant garde of compositions to lighter fare such as excerpts of film music and popular theater and song. Various solos and duos add to the aural variety.Intersection are reknowned for the new catalog of trio works that they have directly inspired. These works, substantial but immediately accessible, figure prominently in their programs. Energetic young composers such as Patrick Zimmerli, Kenji Bunch, Dan Coleman, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Novacek himself have all contributed to the catalog, and one hallmark common to much of this music is a suggestion of the trio’s hometown, New York City, in its vitality, verve, and diversity.
Kristina, Laura and John have individually achieved enviable successes as solists and chamber musicians in the world of classical music, but each have effectively ventured beyond circumscribed artistic borders, exploring new music, world music, jazz and pop. The uniqueness of the group is in tapping to the full these highly varied backgrounds, in shows that seamlessly fuse the traditional and the surprising, the premeditated and the improvisatory, and of course their easy verbal interplay with each other and with the audience. An evening with Intersection is a virtual collaboration between artists and audience.

Fire Shut Up In My Bones
2021-10-23 11:55 | Marion Ross Performing Arts Center, 147 N Broadway Ave, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Grammy Award–winning jazz musician and composer Terence Blanchard’s adaptation of Charles M. Blow’s moving memoir, which The New York Times praised after its 2019 world premiere at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis as “bold and affecting” and “subtly powerful.” The first opera by a Black composer presented on the Met stage and featuring a libretto by filmmaker Kasi Lemmons, the opera tells a poignant and profound story about a young man’s journey to overcome a life of trauma and hardship. James Robinson and Camille A. Brown—two of the creators of the Met’s sensational recent production of Porgy and Bess—co-direct this new staging, which appears in cinemas on October 23. Baritone Will Liverman, one of opera’s most exciting young artists, stars as Charles, alongside soprano Angel Blue as Destiny/Loneliness/Greta, soprano Latonia Moore as Billie, and Walter Russell III as Char’es-Baby. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.

Ball In The House
2021-10-12 19:00 | Albert Lea High School Auditorium, 2000 Tiger Ln, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
With their extensive tour schedule (averaging 200 shows a year), Ball in the House has performed everywhere – from theaters to performing arts centers, fairs & festivals, to opening for some of the biggest acts in the world, such as The Beach Boys, The Jonas Brothers, The Temptations, Fantasia, Gladys Knight, Lionel Richie, Jessica Simpson, Blondie, Smokey Robinson, KC & The Sunshine Band, Diamond Rio, Colin Raye, Orleans, and numerous others.
