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Music

New Classical Tracks: Beethoven's Fifth

New Classical Tracks: Beethoven's Fifth

The world was not transformed by the first hearing of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony but over time the piece has come to represent transformation, which is why the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra has chosen to record it. This performance is filled with the courage and the passion of these musical ambassadors.
by Julie Amacher

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Maria Schneider brings big band jazz home to Windom

Maria Schneider brings big band jazz home to Windom

Grammy Award-winning jazz composer/bandleader and Minnesota native Maria Schneider is returning to the state with her orchestra for weekend performances at her alma mater, the University of Minnesota, and hometown, Windom. She's now based in New York but her music has roots in Southwestern Minnesota soil.
by Karl Gehrke

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U Music School gets wired for sound

U Music School gets wired for sound

The U of M School of Music is aiming to become a center for experimental electronic music. This week the school is holding its annual Spark Festival of Electronic Music and Art.
by Chris Roberts

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World Voices to explore Native American music

World Voices to explore Native American music

In a concert this weekend World Voices will feature music and texts from native American tribes as well as from early American French Canadians and Shakers.
by Karl Gehrke

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New Classical Tracks: Scharwenka's piano concerto

New Classical Tracks: Scharwenka's piano concerto

Pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin shows off his technical ability during 10 minutes of athletic pyrotechnics that would easily earn a gold medal.
by Julie Amacher

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Cellists move to the spotlight

Cellists move to the spotlight

Cellists are moving their instruments from the third row of the orchestra to the front row of your local rock venue. This weekend the band Jelloslave releases its new CD "Touch IT."
by Marianne Combs

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Your favorite love songs

Your favorite love songs

There are a lot of love songs out there. Which ones do you love the best? In honor of Valentine's Day, Midday plays some of the greatest love songs ever recorded.
by Mark Wheat

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Captain Yonder's songs of madness

Captain Yonder's songs of madness

In a local music scene that's become a melting pot of styles, the group "Captain Yonder" refuses to blend in. The band's instrumentation -- acoustic guitar, cello, saw and an occasional glockenspiel -- is unique. The group's lyrics, frequently referring to madness and death, are unsettling. It's all captured on Captain Yonder's new CD.
by Chris Roberts

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From the Mekons to the death penalty

From the Mekons to the death penalty

Jon Langford, former lead singer of the punk band the Mekons, was in town for his show "The Executioner's Last Songs" at the Walker Art Museum. This performance is a blend of concert, spoken word, and visuals about the death penalty.

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New Classical Tracks: German Overtures

If you're looking for a recording to improve your midwinter doldrums, this collection of German overtures will do the trick. It reminds classical host Julie Amacher of a big golden book of fairytales that one reads as a child.

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