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Music

New Classical Tracks: An instrument can become anything

New Classical Tracks: An instrument can become anything

Tenderness, joy, flamboyance, or sadness: all these have been evoked in song by composers of the Hispanic world. On a new disc, Kim Kashkashian expresses those moods -- on the viola.
by Julie Amacher

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Brainerd woman loses music download case

A federal jury in Duluth has ruled a Minnesota woman violated copyright law by sharing songs illegally over the Internet, and has ordered her to pay record companies $222,000.
by Joshua Freed

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Accused downloader demonstrates ripping CDs for jury

The most dramatic moment so far in the trial of a Minnesota woman accused of music piracy was when she set up her computer and copied a couple of CDs in front of the jury on Wednesday.
by Joshua Freed

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Duluth is battleground for fight over music downloading

The nation's largest record companies took their fight against illegal downloads to court for the first time Tuesday, targeting a Minnesota woman they say improperly shared nearly 2,000 songs online.
by Joshua Freed

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Singer Suzanne Vega on 'Beauty and Crime'

She first emerged from the New York City folk scene more than 20 years ago. Now Suzanne Vega is back with a new album, Beauty and Crime, that's all about the city she calls home.

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Violinist Chloe Hanslip celebrates her 20th birthday in Minnesota

Violinist Chloe Hanslip celebrates her 20th birthday in Minnesota

Acclaimed English Violinist Chloe Hanslip is marking her 20th birthday with a recital in St. Cloud. She talks with Minnesota Public Radio's Steve Staruch about growing up with the violin.
by Steve Staruch

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A common ground for classical and rock

A common ground for classical and rock

A major New York City concert series uniting classical and indie rock audiences is coming to the Twin Cities this weekend. The Wordless Music Series is seen by some as a way to introduce younger, adventurous music fans to classical music.
by Karl Gehrke

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New Classical Tracks: Music of passion, for two

New Classical Tracks: Music of passion, for two

Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazon are two singers who shine most brightly in opera's new generation of stars. Acclaimed as on-stage partners, they've now recorded a new disc of love duets.
by Julie Amacher

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Leigh Kamman signs off

Leigh Kamman signs off

Leigh Kamman, longtime host of The Jazz Image on Minnesota Public Radio, signs off for the last time Saturday night.
by Tom Crann

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Pete Seeger's life story told on film

Pete Seeger's life story told on film

Pete Seeger has been singing for more than seven decades. He sings songs of protest and activism, and he sings in the hope that others will join in. Despite this long history he has never agreed to a biographical film of his life -- until now.

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