Music

April 21, 2016 5:03 PM

The 6 CDs Prince bought on his last trip to the Electric Fetus

Prince made his last purchases at iconic Minneapolis record store the Electric Fetus on Saturday.

by Peter Cox

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April 9, 2016 2:55 PM

Bruce Springsteen cancels show in North Carolina to protest "bathroom bill"

The Boss is standing with opponents of the law that says transgender people must only use bathrooms that correspond with their sex at birth. The musician says he is supporting "freedom fighters."

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April 8, 2016 4:00 AM

When the concert stage is in your living room

Photojournalist Jackson Forderer spent two nights in the Mankato living room of Colin Scharf and Laura Schultz, documenting the thriving house show culture and community they're building.

by Cody Nelson and Jackson Forderer

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April 7, 2016 4:00 AM

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra unveils its coming season

The orchestra also will admit children free of charge.

by Marianne Combs

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April 6, 2016 2:32 PM

Minnesota Orchestra announces first Europe tour since lockout

It will spend 10 days in August performing in four countries, including Music Director Osmo Vanska's native home, Finland.

by Marianne Combs

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March 25, 2016 4:00 AM

Alan Cumming takes 'sappy songs' seriously

Appearing at Orchestra Hall, the TV and film star wants us to listen to songs we'd ordinarily scoff at.

by Euan Kerr

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March 25, 2016 12:01 AM

Former conductors returning for MN Orchestra's 2016-17 season

The orchestra also announced that it will tour in Minnesota, Florida and Europe.

by Euan Kerr

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March 21, 2016 8:26 AM

Film about Michael Jackson from chimp's point of view in the works

Bubbles lived with Jackson at Neverland Ranch starting in 1983. He was also in the studio during the production of the pop singer's 1987 album "Bad."

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 19, 2016 4:11 PM

An Iraq war opera finds a vein of empathy

Fallujah is based on the experiences of a real Marine, who lost friends and more as a gunner in Iraq. The show's libretto was written by an Iraqi-American.

by Neda Ulaby

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March 15, 2016 8:56 AM

'My Fair Lady' began its record run 60 years ago

On opening night, Rex Harrison was so unnerved by the prospect of singing with a live orchestra that he refused to come out of his dressing room and the performance was nearly called off.

by Phil Picardi

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