Music from Minnesota Public Radio

Dawn is back at the SPCO with a world premiere

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Dawn Upshaw returns in her role as Artistic Partner of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. She sings some signature music by Argentine composer Osvaldo Golijov and a world premiere by film composer Alberto Iglesias.

Har Mar Superstar performs in The Current studios

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:23:02 -0600

Owatonna, Minn. isn't nationally recognized for a lot of things, but it can be proud of its most famous native son - Sean Tillman, a.k.a. Har Mar Superstar. After stints in the noise band Calvin Krime and his own Sean Na Na project, Har Mar's exploration of R&B and raw sexuality has found him international fame.

Regional Spotlight - Summer Singers

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:00:47 -0600

Tune in to Classical Minnesota Public Radio Thursday afternoon for Regional Spotlight. Host Steve Staruch will highlight Minnesota choir The Summer Singers.

White Denim perform live in The Current studios

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:20:39 -0600

Melding their specific combination of punk, garage rock, and even pop and soul, the Austin, TX trio known as White Denim formed about three and a half years ago when members of two bands, Parque Touch and Peach Train, met and decided to start playing together in 2005.

How to find the right piano teacher

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Choosing a piano teacher can be a bit like finding the right lawyer, plumber or hairdresser -- professional experience is important, as well as a good fit. North Dakota Piano Teacher of the Year, Sharon Westbrook, shares her thoughts on finding that best "fit."

New Classical Tracks: Star Power

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:42:51 -0600

A trio of star soloists brings out the passion and beauty in two Russian chamber works.

They Might Be Giants perform in The Current Studios

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:03:11 -0600

Nearly 30 years into their career together, the Johns of They Might Be Giants - Flansburgh and Linnell - have just released their 14th studio album, the entertaining and educational "Here Comes Science." Continuing in their recent vein of children's music, the album touches on plenty of scientific topics, like paleontology, astronomy and chemistry.

SPCO names new Principal Timpanist

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:49:37 -0600

Twenty-something Michael Israelievitch has just been named Principal Timpani of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. It was a grueling (but thorough!) audition and he feels ready to take on his new role.

Organist, composer Paul Otto Manz dies at age 90

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:35:58 -0500

The acclaimed organist and composer Paul Otto Manz died Wednesday evening in St. Paul, at the age of 90.

David Bazan performs live in The Current studios

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:37:57 -0500

After nearly 15 years as a band member and side-project collaborator, David Bazan has finally released his debut solo album, "Curse Your Branches", on Barsuk Records. Bazan began his songwriting career as a member of Pedro the Lion in 1995, and has since collaborated with Vic Chesnutt, Micah P. Hinson, and many others.

New Classical Tracks: Dudamel Discoveries

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:36:25 -0500

On a new disc, classical music's newest superstar offers music by Beethoven, Mahler, and others-the kind of music, he says, that can change lives.

The cast of the musical "Buddy" on Radio Heartland

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The cast from the History Theatre's production of "Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story" performs on Radio Heartland.

Ann Reed on Radio Heartland

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Ann Reed performs songs from her new album, "Where The Earth Is Round"

Leonidas Kavakos plays Bach

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:25:19 -0500

Leonidas Kavakos performed with the Minnesota Orchestra at Carnegie Hall last spring - depending on the kindness of Jorja Fleezanis and a loan of her violin when his instrument suddenly failed. He still managed to wow the audience receiving a standing ovation and he'll wow us tonight at the Ordway.

Birds of Virginia performs in The Current studios

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:35:35 -0500

Birds of Virginia celebrated the release of their debut album "Trees at Dusk" in October, 2009.