SAINT OLAF MUSIC SERIES 2025-2026
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 5:30pm: Of
Ministry and Music
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:30pm: Grisha Goryachev Flamenco Guitar Concert
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:00pm: Diego "Twanguero" Garcia Guitar Concert
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 7:00pm: Handel’s Messiah Sing
with the Minnesota Chorale
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 7:30pm: Derek Gripper and Ballake Sissoko Guitar Concert
Derek Gripper and Ballaké Sissoko Concert
Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 7:30pm
Ballaké Sissoko is the greatest kora virtuoso in the world, a seminal improviser with an ability to unlock every possible nuance on the kora. Derek Gripper's love of the kora set him transcribing and recording some of the greatest works of the instrument, changing the face of classical guitar and giving the instrument its very first African repertoire. Their performances and recordings are all achieved without any verbal communication, just a mutual love of their shared repertoire and the possibilities of the plucked string.
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Local Twin Cities Organists
At Saint Olaf, we are blessed to have a magnificent 67-rank pipe organ. It will be showcased in a series of recitals on Wednesday afternoons, immediately following the 12:00Noon Mass. Come hear the organ thunder with might and whisper gently as talented organists showcase a variety of repertoire. Recitals will be 30-40 minutes long. Freewill donation.
CLICK HERE to access our site calendar, where we will post the Organist and the selections they will be playing (the selections will be posted on our calendar as soon as we learn the pieces from the organist).