Performer: Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra

In a vibrant Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra program, two repertoire staples were paired with an early Mendelssohn symphony that deserves to be better-known.

Jonathan Biss and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra explore Beethoven from two different angles – the early 19th and 21st centuries.

The musically meaty Piano Quintet of Amy Beach was the centerpiece of a varied program of works by women composers.