Music

December 2, 2015 6:00 PM

MN Orchestra announces major gift from its musicians

Players give $250,000 earned during the 16-month musicians' lockout to the orchestra to establish a fund for community programs and education.

by MPR News Staff

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November 16, 2015 2:32 PM

'Magic Flute' is inventive fun, even if it doesn't make sense

The Minnesota Opera production mashes Mozart up with animation and a silent-film motif.

by Eric Ringham

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November 16, 2015 10:41 AM

Eagles of Death Metal cancels European tour

Eagles of Death Metal was playing at the Bataclan music hall in Paris when it was attacked by terrorists Friday.

by Cathy Wurzer

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November 13, 2015 6:00 AM

Superstar, refugee, legend: Singer Maryan Mursal's voice endures

Before Somalia descended into chaos, it was easy to hear Maryan Mursal, whose melodious voice could pierce your soul. Chased from her homeland, she continues to perform, including Saturday in Minneapolis.

by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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November 4, 2015 3:00 PM

Appetites: Chefs cook on stage with the Minnesota Orchestra

"A Musical Feast" will feature chefs from Butcher and the Boar, Vincent A Restaurant, Travail Kitchen and Patisserie 46 showing off their talents, accompanied by the orchestra.

by Krystyna Pease

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November 3, 2015 4:00 AM

Taiko groups explore an art that's more than drumming

Mu Daiko and the visiting On Ensemble stretch the limits of their drum-based tradition.

by Euan Kerr

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October 28, 2015 12:01 PM

SPCO president announces he'll step down

Bruce Coppock's job will be divided between two orchestra veterans.

by Euan Kerr

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October 27, 2015 12:17 PM

'Modern Girl' Carrie Brownstein describes finding (and hiding) herself in music

The Sleater-Kinney guitarist and singer is known for her defiant performances, but it was vulnerability that initially drew her to music. Brownstein's new memoir is 'Hunger Makes Me A Modern Girl.'

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October 12, 2015 3:58 PM

SPCO concerts mix spiritual and secular, rock and classical

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's "Liquid Music" series explores worlds that don't often mingle.

by Euan Kerr

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September 29, 2015 6:49 AM

SPCO extends contract two years

The new agreement, which runs through June 2018, restores some of the musicians' salary concessions in the orchestra's 2013 deal to end a musician lockout.

by Euan Kerr

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