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Music

New sounds inside the Mighty Fortress

The music heard in many Lutheran churches around the Twin Cities is changing as immigrants join congregations. An exhibit at the University of Minnesota explores the diverse music being mixed with the traditional Lutheran liturgy.
by Karl Gehrke

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Choruses make Christmas sound around the world

Choruses make Christmas sound around the world

No matter where you are in the world, the one element common to every holiday celebration is music. Julie Amacher reviews a new recording that features choirs from Cuba, Spain, France, Argentina and other locales.
by Julie Amacher

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Family carol tradition continues

Family carol tradition continues

St. Paul composer Abbie Betinis has written her sixth annual Christmas carol. She is carrying on a family tradition begun in 1922 by her great-grandfather.
by John Birge

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Celebrate Beethoven's Birthday with the Miro Quartet in concert

Celebrate Beethoven's Birthday with the Miro Quartet in concert

A look at Beethoven's Opus 18, a set of six string quartets, which were recently recorded by the Miro Quartet.

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Libbey book guides novices into classical music

Libbey book guides novices into classical music

Ted Libbey's new "NPR Listener's Encyclopedia of Classical Music" offers a way into the often intimidating world of classical music via online interaction. In a conversation with John Birge, Libbey discusses the 11 years it took to create the book and how he decided what to include.
by John Birge

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The spirit of Christmas in the voice of a soprano

The spirit of Christmas in the voice of a soprano

Comfort and joy. Those two words come immediately to Julie Amacher's mind while listening to Anne Sofie von Otter's new recording, "Noel," a collection of diverse carols and songs for the Christmas season.
by Julie Amacher

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English conductor leads Minnesota Orchestra tradition

English conductor leads Minnesota Orchestra tradition

Christopher Warren-Green gave up the violin for the podium, which has given him the chance to conduct what he describes as one of the greatest pieces of music ever written: Handel's "Messiah."
by Steve Staruch

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Understanding Iraq through the ancient oud

Understanding Iraq through the ancient oud

Iraqi-born musician Rahim AlHaj shares the experiences of his home through an ancient instrument called the oud. He says he's looking forward to the day when Iraq is full of music again.
by Alison Young

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Carols rise from the Crossroads of the West

Carols rise from the Crossroads of the West

With intriguing arrangements of interesting carols and a polished quality that may be surprising from a group of volunteer voices, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's new CD could provide an escape from the hustle and bustle of this busy season.
by Julie Amacher

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A lifetime of art remembered

A lifetime of art remembered

Concordia College in Moorhead is paying tribute to the man who inspired thousands with his art. David Hetland died earlier this year after decades of creating iconic artwork for the well- known annual Concordia Christmas concert.
by Dan Gunderson

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