The Minnesota Orchestra presents its annual premier gala on May 12, 2018. Inspired by the popularity of the Minnesota Orchestra’s Movies & Music series presenting popular films with the soundtracks performed live, the 2018 Symphony Ball, Sounds of the Cinema, celebrates the magic of music in the movies. Music Director Osmo Vänskä will conduct the Orchestra in a performance of music from the most memorable moments in movie history across a range of genres, plus a special performance by Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter jeremy messersmith. Following the full Orchestra concert, messersmith will also perform a solo set with his band in the auditorium at Orchestra Hall.

Tickets are now available, including those at the $75 Partier level. The Partier package includes a pre-concert cocktail hour with music by the Bryan Nichols Trio, access to the Minnesota Orchestra concert and jeremy messersmith’s performance, plus a post-concert party featuring movie trivia with Trivia Mafia, desserts, dancing and entertainment by dance band Synergy and DJ Ander Other. Partier tickets are only available for purchase until Tuesday, May 8.

The event will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Orchestra Hall and the Hilton Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. For more information and additional ticket options, see event details at the end of this press release or visit minnesotaorchestra.org/symphonyball.

This 62nd annual Ball, which is the Orchestra’s most significant annual fundraising event, is Chaired by Lloyd and Karen Kepple, with Dr. Stanley and Luella Goldberg serving as Honorary Chairs. Since 1956, the annual Symphony Ball has raised millions of dollars in support of the Minnesota Orchestra, its musicians and education programs. This year’s event will continue to raise critical funds to support the artistic excellence and award-winning education and community engagement programs of the Orchestra.

Osmo Vänskä, conductor
Finnish conductor Osmo Vänskä, the Minnesota Orchestra’s tenth music director, is renowned internationally for his compelling interpretations of the standard, contemporary and Nordic repertoires. In addition to the Orchestra’s May 2015 tour to Cuba, he has led the Orchestra on five major European tours, the most recent of which took place in August 2016, as well as regular tours to communities across Minnesota. His recording projects with the Minnesota Orchestra have also met with great success, including the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Orchestral Performance for their recording of Sibelius’ First and Fourth Symphonies on the BIS Records label. Released in 2017 was their recording of Mahler’s Fifth Symphony, which also earned a Grammy Award nomination. More: minnesotaorchestra.org.

jeremy messersmith
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, and raised in rural Washington, singer-songwriter jeremy messersmith began playing music in church at a young age, and counts Sandi Patti, Carman, DC Talk and Michael W. Smith amongst his earliest musical influences. He began his musical training on the trumpet, then turned to the guitar as his instrument of choice, eventually relocating to Minneapolis to study music. A thoughtful, clever lyricist with a tender voice, messersmith crafts songs that are catchy and relatable, and span the emotional gamut from poignancy to whimsy. His second album, Late Stage Capitalism, was released to critical acclaim in March 2018 on Glassnote Records. More: jeremymessersmith.com.
SYMPHONY BALL
Sounds of the Cinema
Saturday, May 12, 2018 / The Hilton Hotel and Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis

Minnesota Orchestra
Osmo Vänskä, conductor
jeremy messersmith, singer-songwriter

Tickets that include dinner start at $425
· Event begins at 5:00 p.m.
· Includes welcome reception with formal dinner, auctions, the Minnesota Orchestra performance, desserts, live music and dancing

Partier Tickets: $75
· Arrive at 8:00 p.m.
· Includes pre-concert refreshments, the Minnesota Orchestra performance, desserts, live music and dancing

Reservations for dinner tickets are accepted through May 4. Partier Tickets may be purchased through May 8. To purchase tickets, visit minnesotaorchestra.org/symphonyball or contact Angela Skrowaczewski at 612-371-7128.