k.d. lang and the Minnesota Orchestra

One of these days, k.d. lang is going to run out of musical forms to conquer. Her latest success is as a vocalist working with America’s top symphonies; this month, she’ll do a one-night stand with the tuxedoed Minnesota Orchestra, not one of whose members lower-case their initials. After the Orchestra struts its stuff through selections from the American songbook, lang will take the stage for the remainder of the program, and under the baton of conductor Charles Floyd, is expected to offer renditions of “Crying,” “Don’t Smoke in Bed,” “Helpless,” and “Constant Craving,” among others. Moving on to new territory, her album due in July, Hymns from the 49th Parallel, covers fellow Canadian songwriters like Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and Neil Young. 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis; (612) 371-5656; www.minnesotaorchestra.org