2023 Schedule
Saturday, July 1, 7:00 PM | Veda Zuponcic Auditorium, Mesabi East, Aurora, MN
OPENING NIGHT CONCERT
Our inaugural concert of our 2023 season features solo performances and chamber music by our internationally renowned performing faculty.
Adults: $15 / Students (under 18): $5
Tuesday, July 4, 4:00 PM | Veda Zuponcic Auditorium, Mesabi East, Aurora, MN
Festive Fourth! Concert
The NLMF Orchestra
conducted by Salvatore Scarpa featuring
“The Cowboys” Overture – John Williams
Excerpts from Fiddler on the Roof
featuring Alexander Markov, violin
Cuban Overture – George Gershwin
Adults: $20 / Students (under 18): $5
Thursday, July 6, 7:00 PM | B’nai Abraham Cultural Center, Virginia, MN
Chamber Music
Adults: $15 / Students (under 18): $5
Friday, July 7, 10:30 AM | Gilbert Public Library, Gilbert, MN
“Kids for Kids” Concert
FREE Admission
Friday, July 7, 7:00 PM | Veda Zuponcic Auditorium, Mesabi East, Aurora, MN
The Schools That Did it All:
The History of Iron Range Schools
Lecture by Mary Palcich Keyes
Adults: $15 / Students (under 18): FREE
Friday, July 7, 7:00 PM | Vermilion Fine Arts Center, Ely, MN
Chamber Music
Adults: $15 / Students (under 18): $5
Friday, July 7, 7:00 PM | Androy Hotel, Hibbing, MN
Opera Cabaret
Our Opera Young Artists will present a fun program of
Broadway and Pops Songs!
Cash Bar Available.
Adults: $15
Saturday, July 8, 4:00 PM | Veda Zuponcic Auditorium, Mesabi East, Aurora, MN
Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons”
With the NLMF Orchestra
and Alexander Markov, violin
Adults: $20 / Students (under 18): $5
Sunday, July 9, 4:00 PM | Lake Vermilion Cultural Center, Tower, MN
Chamber Music
Adults: $15 / Students (under 18): $5
Monday, July 10, 7:00 PM | Vermilion Fine Arts Theater, Minnesota North College – Vermilion, Ely, MN
Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons”
With the NLMF Orchestra
and Alexander Markov, violin
Adults: $20 / Students (under 18): $5
Tuesday, July 11, 11:00 AM | Coppertop Church, Duluth, MN
Young Artists Concert
FREE Admission
Tuesday, July 11, 7:00 PM | B’nai Abraham Cultural Center, Virginia, MN
The Schools That Did it All:
The History of Iron Range Schools
Lecture by Mary Palcich Keyes
Adults: $15 / Students (under 18): FREE
Wednesday, July 12, 10:30 AM | Virginia Public Library, Virginia, MN
“Kids for Kids” Concert
FREE ADMISSION
Wednesday, July 12, 7:00 PM | B’nai Abraham Cultural Center, Virginia, MN
Rachmaninoff 150 Festival Concert
Adults: $15 / Students (under 18): $5
Thursday, July 13, 3:00 PM | Veda Zuponcic Auditorium, Mesabi East, Aurora, MN
La bohème for teens & tweens performed by NLMF Opera Apprentices with full orchestra & sets
Adults: $20 / Students (under 18): $7
Friday, July 14, 7:00 PM | Veda Zuponcic Auditorium, Mesabi East, Aurora, MN
La bohème
Adults: $50 / Students (under 18): $15
AFTER THE OPERA
Toast the stars of La bohème with a glass of Prosecco and enjoy delicious hors’doeuvres prepared by Chef Doug Dahlgren.
Price $30 per person. Reservations required: (218) 750-0070.
In the newly remodeled Aurora American Legion Club.
Saturday, July 15, 7:00 PM | B’nai Abraham Cultural Center, Virginia, MN
Chamber Music
Adults: $15 / Students (under 18): $5
Sunday, July 16, 3:00 PM | Chisholm HS Auditorium, Chisholm, MN
La bohème
Adults: $50 / Students (under 18): $15
Post-Opera Dinner at Valentini’s on Sunday, July 16. Come and meet the opera stars!
Italian Buffet, price is $16.95 plus tax and tip. Call 218-254-2607 to make reservations by July 15
Tuesday, July 18, 7:00 PM | Buhl Public Library, Jones Street, Buhl, MN
Chamber Music
FREE Admission, Sponsored by Lake Country Power
Tuesday, July 18, 10:30 AM | Ely Public Library, Ely, MN
“Kids for Kids” Concert
FREE Admission
Tuesday July 18, 7:00 PM | Vermilion Fine Arts Center, Ely, MN
Opera Arias & More
Presented by members of the NLMF
Opera Apprentices Program with Piano Accompaniment
Adults: $15 / Students (under 18): $5
Wednesday, July 19, 7:00 PM | Veda Zuponcic Auditorium, Mesabi East, Aurora, MN
Rachmaninoff 150 Festival Concert
Adults: $15 / Students (under 18): $5
Thursday, July 20, 5:30 PM | Hibbing High School, Hibbing, MN
The Schools That Did it All:
The History of Iron Range Schools
One hour historic art and architecture tour
of historic Hibbing High School
prior to the NLMF Orchestra Concert.
Thursday, July 20, 7:00 PM | Historic Hibbing HS Auditorium, Hibbing, MN
Concerto Competition Winners Concert
with the Northern Lights Music Festival Orchestra, Gavriel Heine, conductor
Adults: $20 / Students (under 18): $5
July 21, 6:00 PM | Veda Zuponcic Auditorium, Mesabi East, Aurora, MN
Closing Concert
Adults: $15 / Students (under 18): $5