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Music

Walk in and sing a masterpiece

Walk in and sing a masterpiece

Informal gatherings to sing great choral works are a summer tradition in New England. A conductor who recently moved to the Twin Cities from Boston is hoping Open Sings catch on in Minnesota too.
by Karl Gehrke

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Madame Butterfly lands in Duluth

Madame Butterfly lands in Duluth

Duluth Festival Opera's second season brings Madame Butterfly to the city of ships, lumber, and iron ore.
by Bob Kelleher

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The Indigo Girls -- a dynamic duo

The Indigo Girls -- a dynamic duo

The Indigo Girls stop by the studio to talk with Midmorning about their two-decade musical collaboration, their latest upcoming release, and their activism.

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Music and technology converge in unique piano competition

Music and technology converge in unique piano competition

Judges Thursday night chose a young pianist from the Republic of Georgia as the winner of the Minnesota International Piano-e-Competition. The competition used some advanced technology to judge the performances of contestants from around the world.
by Tom Crann

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New Classical Tracks: Brahms & Saint-Saens for two

New Classical Tracks: Brahms & Saint-Saens for two

"People think that because we are identical [twins] we can play together more easily, but it's actually harder," says Suher Pekinel. She and her sister Guher have been an acclaimed piano duo for more than two decades. Their latest recording features music by two late-19th century composers who doubled as virtuoso pianists.
by Julie Amacher

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Duplomacy - in studio

Duplomacy - in studio

When a band goes from one-man to all hands, you have to hope that the spirit of the music will remain the same.
by Mark Wheat

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New Classical Tracks: Teatro Lirico

New Classical Tracks: Teatro Lirico

A new release featuring sonatas and dances from 17th-century Italy and Slovakia performed by the chamber ensemble Teatro Lirico matches the summer spirit perfectly. The music is simple, spacious and stimulating.
by Julie Amacher

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Songs of dissent

Songs of dissent

Music with a message has earned artists as many fans as critics over the last few decades. Midmorning explores the history of political protest music.
by Mark Wheat

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Desdamona: The back story on a B-girl

Desdamona: The back story on a B-girl

The "B-Girl Be" conference and performance showcase is designed to help girls and women assume a more prominent place in hip-hop. Desdamona has fought to open doors for women in the male-dominated genre.
by Chris Roberts

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New Classical Tracks: oboe concertos

New Classical Tracks: oboe concertos

The most recent release from Hungarian oboist Lajos Lencses features Baroque concertos by George Frideric Handel and Christoph Forster, accompanied by the Ensemble Instrumental La Follia. You have to be an extreme talent to take on these works, and Lencses is suited up and ready.
by Julie Amacher

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