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Music

New Classical Tracks: Unmistakably American

New Classical Tracks: Unmistakably American

The Eroica Trio's new disc, "An American Journey," includes pieces by Mark O'Connor, Gershwin, and Bernstein music that reflects the challenges and the vitality of the American experience.
by Valerie Kahler

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Twin Cities surrounded by composer Portman's music

Twin Cities surrounded by composer Portman's music

Academy Award winning composer Rachel Portman may live in London, but her work is all over the Twin Cities right now. She wrote music for "The Duchess", the Kiera Knightley period drama showing at area movie theaters.
by Euan Kerr

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SPCO names new president

SPCO names new president

The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra today named Sarah Lutman as its new president and managing director. Lutman currently serves as a senior vice president at Minnesota Public Radio.
by Chris Roberts

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The diva and the ghost writer

The diva and the ghost writer

Minneapolis author George Rabasa's new novel, "The Wonder Singer," explores love, opera and the agony of writing.
by Euan Kerr

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Cantus begins new season with its 10th CD

Cantus begins new season with its 10th CD

The Twin Cities vocal ensemble Cantus begins its new season this weekend, featuring works from its 10th recording, "While You Are Alive." The group gave MPR classical music host Steve Staruch a preview.
by Steve Staruch

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Portrait of a fictional American town

Portrait of a fictional American town

Journalist Chuck Klosterman reaches back to his experience as a music critic and his Midwestern roots to pen his first novel.

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New Classical Tracks: Time was right for Joshua Bell's 'Four Seasons'

New Classical Tracks: Time was right for Joshua Bell's 'Four Seasons'

Violinist Joshua Bell has been playing Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" in public for several years, honing his own sense of the drama, and the fun, of these beloved pieces. Now, he's bringing his performances out on disc for the first time.
by Julie Amacher

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