An Evening with Gabriella Smith & yMusic

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When Sat Nov 08, 2025

Where McGuire Theater

Price Tickets start at $30

“Smith evokes the beauty, terror, and joy of the natural world.” —New York Times

Gabriella Smith is an environmentalist as well as a composer. Channeling both the awe-inspiring beauty of nature and the effect of the climate crisis in sound, Smith makes a moving plea for the planet we call home in Aquatic Ecology. Acclaimed chamber ensemble yMusic presents the Twin Cities premiere of the major new work, which was written for the sextet. The 40-minute piece brings to life hidden ecosystems, featuring raw and processed field recordings from sources including California tide pools and Polynesian coral reefs. The evening opens with the composer herself performing as a duo alongside her longtime creative partner and yMusic cellist Gabriel Cabezas, playing music from their acclaimed album Lost Coast and more.

Featuring:
yMusic: Allison Loggins-Hull (flutes), Mark Dover (clarinets), CJ Camerieri (trumpet), Rob Moose (violin), Nadia Sirota (viola), Gabriel Cabezas (cello)

Gabriella Smith + Gabriel Cabezas Duo: Gabriella Smith (voice, violin, electronics) and Gabriel Cabezas (cello, electronics)

Co-commissioned by the Walker, Liquid Music, and Schubert Club
Copresented with Schubert Club, in partnership with Liquid Music

Community Residency

Art Club: Climate Conscious Art-Making
Thursday, November 6, 5–8 pm
Walker Art Center

In partnership with environmentalist and musician Gabriella Smith, Art Club brings climate conscious art-making to the Walker. Several Minnesota artists whose work supports eco-friendly art-making practices host drop-in art-making sessions centered around preservation, upcycling, zero-waste, and more. Learn more here.

Reception in Cityview Bar
Saturday, November 8, 6:30–7:30 pm and 9–10 pm
Walker Art Center

Grab a drink at Walker’s Cityview Bar while learning more about how you can participate in climate action from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Freshwater Society, and Mississippi Park Connection.

Invasive Species Removal Event
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 10 am–2 pm
Wolsfeld Woods Scientific and Natural Area

Join Gabriella Smith and Minnesota DNR’s Scientific and Natural Areas Program (SNA) for an invasive species removal event on Sunday, November 9, at Wolsfeld Woods Scientific and Natural Area in Long Lake. Spots are limited; sign up for the event here.

For more information about future events with SNA, sign up for their email newsletter or visit their event calendar.

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