MINNESOTA CELEBRATES FLICKA!

September 12 – 20, 2024

in collaboration with

Legendary opera superstar Frederica von Stade (Flicka to friends and fans) returns to Minnesota! Her September 12 - 20 tour includes open masterclasses, intimate evenings with wine and cheese or dinner and three vocal-piano recitals to raise funds for various nonprofits in Minnesota. This tour is produced by the award-winning global nonprofit, Listen For Life, which has just moved its US headquarters to the Twin Cities! (New volunteers are always welcome.)

​Below is a list of the tour events. Any questions? Contact L4LTickets@gmail.com or click on the links to learn more about the host venues and beneficiary organizations.

​Media inquiries or requests for interviews with the artists may be directed to ellie.garrett.mn@gmail.com.

These concerts and masterclasses with Frederica von Stade offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and are not to be missed!


Thursday, September 12, 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in Minneapolis
Masterclasses at the University of Minnesota School of Music
Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall (inside Ferguson Hall), University of Minnesota West Bank campus

Two masterclasses at University of Minnesota's School of Music with Frederica von Stade and pianist Martin Katz:
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Masterclass led by Martin Katz featuring collaborative piano students; Frederica von Stade will be a guest commentator for the singing participants.

2:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Masterclass led by Frederica von Stade featuring vocal division students; Martin Katz will be a guest commentator regarding collaborative piano.

These classes will be open to the public at no charge, but RSVP is requested.​
Click here to RSVP.
For other information, contact: John De Haan, voice division chair.


Friday, September 13, 6:30 p.m. in Minneapolis
Raison d'Être Opéra Fundraising Dinner and Meet-and-Greet
Mary Tyler Moore House, Minneapolis

Join us for a special evening! Raison d'Être Opéra will host this intimate fundraising dinner with Frederica von Stade and Martin Katz at the Mary Tyler Moore House. This event is available as part of a package of events that benefit the opera company. For more information and to purchase a premium ticket package, click here to go to Raison d'Être Opéra's ticketing site.


Saturday, September 14, 7:30 p.m. in Minneapolis
Benefit Concert for Raison d'Être Opéra, along with Groveland Food Shelf and Sunday Night Supper
St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, Minneapolis

Frederica von Stade and pianist Martin Katz will perform a concert to open the music season at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral. Ticket sales will benefit Raison d'Ê​tre Opéra programs for singers over 55, and the opera company has generously agreed to share a portion of the proceeds with Groveland Food Shelf and the cathedral's Sunday Night Supper. Following the concert, there will be a meet-and-greet reception with the artists. Varied ticket prices, seat locations and packages are available. For tickets, click here to purchase online from Raison d'Être Opéra.


Sunday, September 15, 3:30 p.m. in Rochester
Benefit Concert for Family Promise Rochester
Christ United Methodist Church, Rochester

Family Promise Rochester is an organization that helps families experiencing homelessness. The benefit concert will be performed by Frederica von Stade and pianist Martin Katz, and will be hosted at Christ United Methodist Church in downtown Rochester. Tickets range from $20 to $50, and proceeds benefit Family Promise Rochester. Click on the button below for tickets.

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Monday, September 16, 7:00 p.m. in Stillwater
Benefit Concert for Valley Outreach (homelessness prevention and assistance) and St. Croix Valley Opera Co.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Stillwater
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Frederica von Stade and pianist Donna Stoering will perform a 70-minute recital as part of Trinity Lutheran Church's concert series in Stillwater. Concert proceeds will benefit Valley Outreach services for people experiencing homelessness, and a portion of the proceeds will help St. Croix Valley Opera Co. Flicka will remain on the stage for an informal 30-minute question-and-answer period with the audience. Click here to buy tickets online from St. Croix Valley Opera Co.


Tuesday, September 17, 7:00 p.m. in St. Paul
Vocal Masterclass to benefit Raison d'Être Opéra
Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul

Frederica von Stade will give a 2-hour masterclass with pianist Donna Stoering at Hamline University's Sundin Hall.
Ticket sales will benefit Raison d'Être Opéra, the masterclass sponsor. Click here to purchase tickets from Raison d'Être Opéra.


Thursday, September 19, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. in St. Paul
"One on One" with Flicka, a benefit for Project Home
Wells Pianos, St. Paul
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An intimate evening hosted and sponsored by Wells Pianos in St Paul. The evening includes a sample vocal masterclass session featuring two young professional sopranos, and a 30-minute recital by Frederica von Stade and pianist Donna Stoering. After the recital, a special guest will open a wine and cheese reception with the artists. This event is capped at 50 people. Tickets cost $100, and all proceeds go to Project Home, which provides 24/7 support for families facing homelessness in greater St. Paul. Click on the button below for tickets. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are encouraged.​

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Friday, September 20, 7:00 p.m. in Northfield
Vocal masterclass
​Christiansen Hall of Music 100 Urness Recital Hall, St. Olaf College, Northfield MN

Frederica von Stade will give a 2-hour masterclass at St. Olaf College in Northfield, with pianist Donna Stoering. This event is free and open to the public.
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Our Twin Cities team of L4L volunteers is very proud that we were able to produce this tour on very short notice when we found out that Flicka would be available to come and share her gifts with lifelong fans in Minnesota - but tours like this have major expenses that cannot always be covered by our generous sponsors, especially on short notice.
Every little amount can help, so if you would like to join us in making this special opportunity an even more wonderful reality, please donate here: