The cycle of Bruckner's symphonies, which will be carried out over a decade, will begin with a performance of his Symphony in D minor ("Die Nullte").

Other highlights include the orchestra's first performance of a work by V‹nsk‹ (Here!... Beyond); a tribute to former music director Antal Dorati; the world premiere of a ballet by James Sewell set to Bart‹k's Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta; the re-creation of a concert performed by the orchestra in the 1906-07 season; a trip to Carnegie Hall; and a tour of Minnesota.

Soloists include violinist Viktoria Mullova, pianist Peter Serkin, and mezzo-soprano Jennifer Larmore; guest conductors include Andrew Litton, Roger Norrington, and James Conlon.