SPCO

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) is an American chamber orchestra based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Its principal concert venue is the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. In collaboration with five artistic partners, the orchestra’s musicians present more than 130 concerts and educational programs each year in several venues throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. The SPCO is regularly heard on American Public Media’s nationally syndicated radio programs “Performance Today” and SymphonyCast.

Opening Weekend: Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony with Thomas Zehetmair

In the premiere of their 67th season, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) gave the audience a grand performance featuring modern music, an emotional double concerto, and a jubilant symphony. Leading the orchestra was Austrian composer and conductor Thomas Zehetmair who rejoined as artistic partner, last seen with SPCO in the 2019-2020 season.

Minneapolis This Week (September 14, 2025)

Here is what is going on this week in Minneapolis/St Paul, ending on September 14, 2025.

• Kiss the Tiger at Icehouse (Sept 11, 2025)
• CMAT at Fine Line (Sep 12, 2025)
• Get Back: Rooftop Rewind at Graze Food Hall by Travail (Sep 14, 2025)

Mozart’s Prague Symphony with Gábor Takács-Nagy at Ordway Concert Hall, St Paul (June 15, 2025)

In their 2024-25 season finale, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra delighted the audience and received three standing ovations throughout the afternoon at the Ordway Concert Hall. Reunited with Gábor Takács-Nagy, it was clear to see the strong connection the orchestra has developed over the years with the Hungarian conductor.

Rocktober: October 19 to October 20, 2017

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