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Music

New Classical Tracks: Mahler from a conducting phenom

New Classical Tracks: Mahler from a conducting phenom

In a few brief years, 26-year-old Gustavo Dudamel has become a star of the classical music world. On this new disc, the remarkable young conductor interprets Mahler -- leading an orchestra of equally remarkable young musicians.
by Valerie Kahler

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Film explores the good and bad of Joe Strummer

When Joe Strummer, the leader of the British punk rock band The Clash died, many of his fans were left with unresolved questions about music, fame, and idealism. A new documentry called, "Joe Strummer: the future is unwritten," tries to find some of the answers.
by Euan Kerr

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An Alaskan girl in the opera

An Alaskan girl in the opera

Mezzo-soprano Vivica Genaux is back in the Twin Cities for the Minnesota Opera's production of Rossini "The Italian Girl in Algiers." The Alaskan native stopped by Minnesota Public Radio to sing a couple Neapolitan songs.
by John Birge

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Guitar hero, Leo Kottke

Known as one of the world's great guitar virtuosos, Leo Kottke combines jazz, folk, and blues elements to create a style that's all his own. He joins Kerri Miller on Midmorning to discuss his unique sound.

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125 years of great music

125 years of great music

During its 125 year history, the Schubert Club has drawn an impressive list of the world's greatest classical artists to St. Paul. As the organization marks its birthday this week, musicians and friends are celebrating the club's contributions to cultural life in the Twin Cities.
by Karl Gehrke

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History is written in the notes of classical music

History is written in the notes of classical music

New Yorker music critic Alex Ross has chronicled the changes in 20th century culture through classical music. NPR's Tom Crann talks to Ross about his new book, "The Rest is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century."

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New Classical Tracks: Exhilarating Beethoven from Helene Grimaud

New Classical Tracks: Exhilarating Beethoven from Helene Grimaud

The "Emperor" Concerto is usually thought to be as bold and heroic as its nickname. By taking a different, introspective approach, Grimaud sheds new light on this classic.
by Julie Amacher

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Commemorating 125 years of the Schubert Club

Commemorating 125 years of the Schubert Club

The Schubert Club is commemorating the ocassion with a sold-out recital by cellist Yo-Yo Ma and the publication of a new book. A few of the book's contributers share their reflections on the Schubert Club's anniversary.

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New Classical Tracks: A quintet of musical siblings

New Classical Tracks: A quintet of musical siblings

The 5 Browns -- Desirae, Deondra, Gregory, Melody and Ryan -- didn't plan on becoming professional musicians. All the same, their careers have taken off, and on their latest disc, they collaborate with some stellar names from the classical and jazz worlds.
by Julie Amacher

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American Indian traditions come to classical music

American Indian traditions come to classical music

Classical music and the music of American Indians would seem to have little in common. But Chickasaw composer Jerod Tate is among a handful of Indian composers using classical music to express his culture and history.
by Karl Gehrke

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