The Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra

The Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is Minnesota’s most highly regarded civic orchestral ensemble. Our mission is to perform outstanding symphony concerts for diverse audiences throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area. 


Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
Steven Amundson, Music Director

Upcoming Concerts

THE NOTEBOOKS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church
3611 N Berens Rd NW
Prior Lake, MN 55379

Samuel BarberSecond Essay for Orchestra

Jocelyn HagenThe Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci
Presented in collaboration with Kantorei, Singers in Accord, and South Metro Chorale.
-Featuring Guest Conductor: Kathy Romey

This concert features 175 voices joining the MSO for Jocelyn Hagen’s The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, alongside engaging choral selections performed individually by each participating choir.

To purchase tickets, please go HERE
Ticket Prices: $5 (Student), $20 (General Admission), $40 (Reserved)

FREE FAMILY CONCERTS:

MAY THE FOURTH
Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Augustana Lutheran Church
1400 S. Robert Street
West St. Paul, MN 55118

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Roseville Lutheran Church
1215 Roselawn Avenue W.
Roseville, MN 55113

Gioachino RossiniWilliam Tell Overture
Benjamin BrittenYoung Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
-Narrated by Jake Endres
John Williams – Selections from Star Wars
The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)
Princess Leia’s Theme
The Throne Room & Finale


The Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Thanks to the generous donations from our supporters, the MSO is able to offer most concerts free to the community. Individual contributions are not just appreciated, but critical, and enables us to share the joy of music with everyone, without financial barriers.

Programs are subject to change.