Music

July 5, 2015 10:24 AM

This is what the oldest playable harpsichord sounds like

The Historical Keyboard Society of North America just met at the University of South Dakota. The gathering featured a harpsichord used in the mid-1500s by the elites of Italy.

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June 22, 2015 8:59 AM

Bands from around the world on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis

San Cisco, from outside Perth, Australia, will play at the Triple Rock Social Club Monday night. On the same night and just up the street, a Colombian band will perform.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 22, 2015 7:16 AM

Gunther Schuller, who bridged classical music and jazz, dies at 89

The Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, conductor and educator ranged widely in his musicianship. With colleagues from Miles Davis to Frank Zappa, he linked classical music and jazz.

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

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June 10, 2015 2:00 PM

'Gender' concert aims to upend stereotypes

One Voice Mixed Chorus found inspiration in the shifting boundaries of gender identity.

by Marianne Combs

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June 2, 2015 4:00 AM

St. Olaf grad who sang with the Rolling Stones

For at least part of their show Wednesday night, the Rolling Stones will be joined on stage by 24 members of VocalEssence, the Minneapolis-based choral organization.

by Jim Bickal

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June 2, 2015 12:01 AM

SPCO's Liquid Music new season expands reach and offerings

The next Liquid Music series will present nine performances at Twin Cities venues and a "virtual residency" that fuses music from an innovative Berlin ensemble and the band Polica.

by Euan Kerr

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May 19, 2015 3:50 PM

MnOrch renews contract with conductor Vanska

The new deal comes just days after the orchestra's return from a historic tour of Cuba, which captured international attention. Musicians also ratified a contract Tuesday.

by Euan Kerr

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May 18, 2015 1:02 PM

A look back on the MN Orchestra's historic Cuban tour

MPR News' Euan Kerr recaps the highlights. Listen to the orchestra perform the Cuban and U.S. national anthems with a standing, tearful audience singing along.

by Euan Kerr

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May 18, 2015 6:02 AM

MN Orchestra looks ahead after triumphant Cuban tour

Cuban audiences gave the orchestra a warm welcome and declared it an important step toward normalizing relations with the United States. Many musicians said they are eager to return.

by Euan Kerr

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May 17, 2015 11:36 AM

The Minnesota Orchestra's trip of firsts comes to a close

The orchestra returns home today, after two concerts in Cuba's national theater, rehearsals and master classes with students and youth orchestras, and a cultural exchange many say they won't soon forget.

by Euan Kerr

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