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Music

A sesquicentennial choral tour of Minnesota

A sesquicentennial choral tour of Minnesota

Audiences at the State Fair on Saturday can tour Minnesota through choral music. Six choirs from around Minnesota will perform specially commissioned music reflecting the diverse histories, landscapes and people of the state.
by Karl Gehrke

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Pulitzer prize-winning 'Fences' opens tonight in St. Paul

Pulitzer prize-winning 'Fences' opens tonight in St. Paul

Tonight is opening night for Penumbra Theatre's latest production, "Fences" by August Wilson. The Pulitzer prize-winning play is part of Wilson's "20th Century cycle".

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State Fair show will celebrate 150 years of Minnesota statehood

State Fair show will celebrate 150 years of Minnesota statehood

One of the special Minnesota State Fair attractions this year is the Big Top State Fair Chautauqua. It will present a mixture of music and lectures celebrating 150 years of Minnesota statehood.
by Euan Kerr

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New Classical Tracks: Percy Grainger's 'Chosen Gems'

New Classical Tracks: Percy Grainger's 'Chosen Gems'

Percy Grainger is best remembered as a pianist, but he made a significant contribution to the band repertoire. A new disc from a leading British band reveals the range of sonorities that he gets from the woodwinds and brass, and the range of his musical curiosity.
by Julie Amacher

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Little House team looks for a slow route to Broadway

Little House team looks for a slow route to Broadway

It's opening weekend for "Little House on the Prairie - the musical" at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis. The show broke box office sales records for the Guthrie and its run has already been extended by two weeks. There's also talk about the show being Broadway-bound. But the Little House creative team wants to take it slow.
by Euan Kerr

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New Classical Tracks: Bright and buoyant Mozart

New Classical Tracks: Bright and buoyant Mozart

A new disc of Mozart violin concertos finds soloist and conductor in natural agreement. Bright tempos, attention to detail, and operatic flair give this set a winning freshness.
by Julie Amacher

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A history of Twin Cities rock music

A history of Twin Cities rock music

"Making the Scene: An Oral History of Twin Cities Rock," traces the evolution of the local-music scene from the mid-1960s through the '90s, through the eyes and ears of key figures from each decade.
by Chris Roberts

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Bringing Brahms to lakes festival

Bringing Brahms to lakes festival

The Alexandria Festival of the Lakes opens on Friday with a concert celebrating the 175th anniversary of Brahms' birth. A few of the participating musicians stopped by Minnesota Public Radio for a sampling.
by Melissa Ousley

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New Classical Tracks: Evocations of Argentina

New Classical Tracks: Evocations of Argentina

Albert Ginastera is Argentina's most famous composer, but much of his music is rarely played. Now, his complete works for cello and piano, evoking the songs and landscape of his native country, have been recorded by cellist Mark Kosower.
by Julie Amacher

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