Music

Bright Ideas: The Art of Collaboration
Soprano Dawn Upshaw and composer Donnacha Dennehy discuss their collaboration based on the poetry of Yeats. Upshaw is one of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's artistic partners, a MacArthur Genius Grant winner and a world-renowned singer.
In 'Pina,' director Wim Wenders finds what he's looking for in dance
For someone who has just made the Oscar-nominated documentary "Pina," perhaps the most acclaimed dance movie in years, Wim Wenders is straightforward in admitting that dance used to leave him cold.
Bright Ideas with Dawn Upshaw and Donnacha Dennehy
Soprano Dawn Upshaw and composer Donnacha Dennehy join Stephen Smith to discuss their collaboration based on the poetry of Yeats. Upshaw is one of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's artistic partners, a MacArthur Genius Grant winner and a world-renowned singer.
Love Notes: Send a Valentine from Classical MPR
In celebration of Valentine's Day, hosts from Classical Minnesota Public Radio have selected their favorite love songs. Send one of these songs to your loved one with a Love Note.
Madonna channels Victor Cruz with salsa dance
Madonna won't explicitly say who she's rooting for, but her spot-on salsa dance may have revealed where her allegiance lies.
Legendary blues singer Etta James dies in Calif.
Legendary blues singer Etta James has died in California at age 73, according to her manager. Lupe De Leon tells The Associated Press that James died early Friday at a California hospital due to complications from leukemia.
Singer, songwriter, novelist brings work full-circle
Singer-songwriter Suzzy Roche has delighted fans with her insightful songs, and soaring harmonies. She's back to present something different: her new novel.
Minnesota Orchestra Sommerfest moves to U of M
The Minnesota Orchestra will present its popular Sommerfest program in July on the campus of the University of Minnesota.
Rock Hall of Fame opens archives to public
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opened its new library and archives to the public to give access to the stories behind the music through such "artifacts" as personal letters from Madonna and Aretha Franklin and 1981-82 video of the Rolling Stones tour.