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Music

The Mozart Letter

The Schubert Club Museum in downtown St. Paul has a special letter on display -- a letter Mozart wrote to his wife Constanze in 1790. The letter is intimate and affectionate, addressing Constanze as "Dearest Little Wife of my Heart."

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New Classical Tracks: Mozart's "Requiem"

It may seem odd to celebrate Mozart's 250th birthday by talking about death music, but Mozart's "Requiem" is considered to be one on the great masterworks of Western classical music, and the Atlanta Symphony's new recording is worth a listen with fresh ears.

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Minnesota Orchestra climbs the stairway to heaven

A sound-alike band bangs out Zeppelin songs note for note. What's somewhat unusual is who accompanies the band at a stop in Minnesota.

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New Classical Tracks: The four hands of Mozart

They have been married for 38 years, and for most of that time, they've been performing together as a piano duo. That's why it's surprising to discover that Misha and Cipa Dichter have just released their first recording together. It's a three-CD album of the complete piano works for four hands by Mozart.

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Strike up the choir

He's the director of one of most acclaimed choirs in the world. Anton Armstrong's latest honor commends his teaching ability.

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Red House Records' president Bob Feldman dies at 56

The folk world is mourning the loss of Bob Feldman, the president of St. Paul-based Red House Records. He died Wednesday at the age of 56. For nearly 25 years, Feldman's independent label has been a major force in the national folk music scene.

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New Classical Tracks: Mozart violin concertos

This new release features a young German violinist who is being hailed by reviewers as a "full-fledged phenomenal violinist." Julia Fischer tackles some very difficult phrases in the Mozart Violin Concertos 3 and 4.

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New Classical Tracks: Beethoven piano concertos

Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is a traditional way to ring in the New Year. Why not start 2006 with a new recording of Beethoven piano concertos?

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New Classical Tracks: waltzes for dancing and mysticism

Two-hundred-and-fifty years ago music written in 3/4 time from two different cultures collided, creating a new form, the waltz. That story is told by Concerto Koln and Sarband on, "The Waltz – Ecstasy and Mysticism." The waltz became popular in Europe because the dancers whirled and twirled into a state of ecstasy. According to classical host Julie Amacher, this recording may very well have the same effect on you.

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Keepin' time with the Jack Brass Band

The Jack Brass Band is one of the few New Orleans-style brass bands in the Upper Midwest. The group is releasing its second CD next month. It has also made a special effort to reach out to New Orleans musicians battered by Hurricane Katrina.

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