Minnesota Orchestra with Emanuel Ax, James Ehnes, and more

Born in Lvov, Poland, Emanuel Ax is a celebrated pianist known for his classical repertoire and collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma. He won the Arthur Rubinstein Competition in 1974 and the Avery Fisher Prize in 1979. Ax's recordings have earned him multiple Grammy Awards, and he frequently performs with renowned orchestras and at prestigious festivals like Ravinia and Tanglewood. He has recorded for the Sony Classical label and teaches at Juilliard.

The Minnesota Orchestra, founded in 1903 as the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, is acclaimed for its classical performances, Grammy Award, and global tours. Now led by Music Director Thomas Søndergård, they host about 175 concerts yearly, including special events with Sarah Hicks and Jon Kimura Parker.