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Music

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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New Classical Tracks: Kindred spirits

New Classical Tracks: Kindred spirits

Andrew Manze and Richard Egarr have been acclaimed for their deft teamwork in the Baroque repertoire. On their new disc, they investigate the rarely heard violin sonatas of the young Franz Schubert, and find infectious, beguiling music.
by Julie Amacher

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Emerging composers learning the score

Emerging composers learning the score

Seven emerging composers are in town this week for the Minnesota Orchestra's 7th Annual Composer Institute. The event culminates on Friday with Osmo Vanska conducting each of the composers' works in concert. Minnesota Public Radio's Melissa Ousley is there and shares her impressions.
by Melissa Ousley

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Skrowaczewski's flute extravaganza

Skrowaczewski's flute extravaganza

Minnesota Orchestra principal flutist Adam Kuenzel pushes the technical and sonic possibilities in the premiere of a new concerto by Stanislaw Skrowaczewski. Kuenzel spoke with host Alison Young and demonstrated both the beauty and wildness of Skrowaczewski's "Fantasia for Flute and Orchestra."
by Alison Young

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Finding success through Bach

Finding success through Bach

Pianist Simone Dinnerstein has become one the hottest artists in classical music for her performances of Bach's "Goldberg Variations." During a visit to Minnesota Public Radio, she spoke with host Melissa Ousley and played music from Bach's keyboard masterpiece.
by Melissa Ousley

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Dan Wilson enjoys his 'Free Life' in Minnesota

Dan Wilson enjoys his 'Free Life' in Minnesota

Minneapolis music veteran Dan Wilson, of Trip Shakespeare and Semisonic, has just released his first solo album. MPR's Cathy Wurzer talked with him about the new album and the song-writing process with collaborators like The Dixie Chicks and Sheryl Crow.
by Jim Bickal

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