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Music

Lang Lang does his bit to balance musical trade

Lang Lang does his bit to balance musical trade

With his new release, "Dragon Songs," pianist Lang Lang brings his personal foray into Chinese-American cultural exchange full circle.
by Julie Amacher

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A review of the local music scene

The Current's Mark Wheat will be in the studio with Gary Eichten to talk about "The Year in Local Music."
by Mark Wheat

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Three CDs top the stack of '06 Classical Tracks

Three CDs top the stack of '06 Classical Tracks

A Norwegian guitarist, a German chorus and a local orchestra produced Julie Amacher's favorite CDs of 2006.
by Julie Amacher

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Still caroling after all these years

Still caroling after all these years

When was the last time a group of well bundled wassailers rang your doorbell and started singing songs of the season? We've found evidence that the tradition of Christmas caroling is hanging in there, at least in the Twin Cities.
by Chris Roberts

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Minnesota Orchestra draws national attention

Minnesota Orchestra draws national attention

The Minnesota Orchestra is garnering national attention. Minnesota Public Radio's arts commentator, Dominic Papatola, explores how this century-old orchestra got there.

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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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