Grammy-nominated violinist and songwriter Andrew Bird makes his debut with the Minnesota Orchestra, marking the 20th anniversary of 'The Mysterious Production of Eggs'.
Andrew Bird makes his debut with the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall on Saturday, November 21, 2026. The concert is built around the 20th anniversary of The Mysterious Production of Eggs, and the program pairs a top-to-bottom performance of the album with orchestral arrangements and a suite of fan favorites drawn from a repertoire spanning nearly 30 years.
Bird is a Grammy-nominated violinist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He began recording in 1997 and has since released 18 albums, headlining venues like Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The Minnesota Orchestra is now in its second century and is ranked among America's top symphonic ensembles; Sarah Hicks conducts the performance.
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Beyond the stage, Bird has a wide-ranging presence. He's been a TED Talks presenter, a New Yorker Festival guest, and a New York Times op-ed contributor. He played the Whistling Caruso in Disney's The Muppets, scored the FX series Baskets, and made his professional acting debut on FX's Fargo. The concert runs about two hours, including intermission. It starts at 7 PM at Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403.
