Next Friday, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) will be showcasing Upshaw Sings Frank and de Falla, a collaboration between Dawn Upshaw and conductor Joana Carneiro on the world premiere of a new work by Gabriela Lena Frank, "La centinela y paloma" ("The Keeper and the Dove"). Other highlights include folksongs by Manuel de Falla and Enrico Chapela and American composer Aaron Copland's Three Latin-American Sketches.

After the concert, join Club 20/30 -- the SPCO's young professionals group -- for a special free post-concert happy hour to celebrate the world premiere of Frank's "La centinela y paloma."

Composer Gabriela Lena Frank

Good company -- including Frank, conductor Joana Carneiro, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz and SPCO musicians -- and stimulating conversation will be accompanied by complimentary wine and dessert at the SPCO Center on the 3rd floor of the Hamm Building, just three blocks from the Ordway.

No RSVP required, just head over after the concert. Remember your ID -- they'll be checked at the door.

Free food and drinks, a world premiere, an intimate look at some of the top artists in classical music AND tickets are STILL only $10 using your club2030 code at checkout! You do not want to miss this!

Click here to learn more about the concert and to reserve seats.

Concert
Time: 8 p.m.
Date: Friday, Feb. 18, 2011
Place: Ordway Center, 345 Washington St., St. Paul, MN 55102
Cost: $10 with club2030 code

Happy hour
Time: Post-concert
Date: Friday, Feb. 18, 2011
Place: Third floor, Hamm Building, 408 Saint Peter St., St. Paul, MN 55102