Aurora Borealis & Italian Suns:
Italian passion meets Nordic elegance
First concert of Lyra's Mainstage Series
Performance times:
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Friday, November 21, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. | The American Swedish Institute | THE 11/21 PERFORMANCE IS NOT INCLUDED IN A LYRA SEASON PASS, TICKETS FOR THIS SHOW ARE SOLD SEPERATELY. To buy a ticket for this performance, you must purchase through the American Swedish Institute here.
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Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. | at Mount Olive Church in Rochester (2830 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901)
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Sunday, November 23, 2025 | 3:00 p.m.| at Sundin Music Hall in Saint Paul (1531 Hewitt Ave, St Paul, MN 55104)
Experience a mesmerising fusion of music and nature in Aurora Borealis and Italian Suns, where Vivaldi’s iconic Four Seasons come alive with breathtaking projections of Minnesota’s natural beauty. Experience the fiery passion of Venice’s most famous son intertwined with the serene elegance of Johann Heinrich Roman, the “Swedish Handel”, creating an unforgettable evening of music and visual art. Featuring drone footage of Minnesota's four seasons by Jodi Zwilling.
Program
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Sinfonia to Bajazet (version without horns copied by JH Roman)
Allegro
Andante molto
Allegro
Violin Concerto in A Major RV 335 “The Cuckow” (copied by JH Roman)
Allegro
Largo
Allegro
Johann Helmlich Roman (1694-1758)
Sinfonia in E minor BeRI 22
Allegro staccato
Larghetto
Allegro assai Allegro
Flute Concerto in G major BeRI 54
Allegro non troppo
Larghetto
Allegro
INTERMISSION
Antonio Vivaldi
Le quattro stagioni (The Four Seasons) op.8
Concerto No.1 in E major RV 269 “La Primavera” (Spring)
Allegro
Largo
Allegro pastorale
Concerto No.2 in G minor RV 315 “L’estate” (Summer)
Allegro non molto
Adagio-Presto-Adagio
Presto
Concerto No.3 in F major RV 293 “L’autunno” (Autumn)
Allegro
Adagio molto
Allegro
Concerto No.4 in F minor RV 297 “L’inverno” (Winter)
Allegro non molto
Largo
Allegro
Vivaldi's Four Seasons comes to life with drone footage. Meet Jodi Zwilling, the videographer who captured a bird's eye view of Minnesota's Four Seasons.
My name is Jodi Zwilling, and I’m a photographer and videographer with a passion for capturing the world from unique perspectives. I also share my experiences through a casual YouTube
channel, where I document my family’s adventures, including our off-grid cabin build project and numerous camping and hiking trips around Minnesota.
As a drone videographer, my approach is natural and unplanned. Most of my aerial footage iscaptured while hiking, camping, or exploring new places. I find that some of the most breathtaking shots come when I least expect them, when the setting is simply too beautiful not to capture. If I happen to have my drone with me, I’ll take the opportunity to record what I’m experiencing in that moment as I am outside. Over time, I have collected many drone clips from around Minnesota during different seasons and in different locations.
I’m honored to contribute footage to this orchestra performance and am excited for the opportunity to blend my love for nature and videography with the powerful energy of live music.