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Music

Little House team looks for a slow route to Broadway

Little House team looks for a slow route to Broadway

It's opening weekend for "Little House on the Prairie - the musical" at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis. The show broke box office sales records for the Guthrie and its run has already been extended by two weeks. There's also talk about the show being Broadway-bound. But the Little House creative team wants to take it slow.
by Euan Kerr

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New Classical Tracks: Bright and buoyant Mozart

New Classical Tracks: Bright and buoyant Mozart

A new disc of Mozart violin concertos finds soloist and conductor in natural agreement. Bright tempos, attention to detail, and operatic flair give this set a winning freshness.
by Julie Amacher

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A history of Twin Cities rock music

A history of Twin Cities rock music

"Making the Scene: An Oral History of Twin Cities Rock," traces the evolution of the local-music scene from the mid-1960s through the '90s, through the eyes and ears of key figures from each decade.
by Chris Roberts

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Bringing Brahms to lakes festival

Bringing Brahms to lakes festival

The Alexandria Festival of the Lakes opens on Friday with a concert celebrating the 175th anniversary of Brahms' birth. A few of the participating musicians stopped by Minnesota Public Radio for a sampling.
by Melissa Ousley

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New Classical Tracks: Evocations of Argentina

New Classical Tracks: Evocations of Argentina

Albert Ginastera is Argentina's most famous composer, but much of his music is rarely played. Now, his complete works for cello and piano, evoking the songs and landscape of his native country, have been recorded by cellist Mark Kosower.
by Julie Amacher

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Summer for the symphony

Summer for the symphony

What do the musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra during their summer vacations? Some play in festivals at scenic locales. Others ride horses and motorcycles. And some just take a break from music.
by Karl Gehrke

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St. Paul music school plans street presence

St. Paul music school plans street presence

Busking is frowned upon in some cities, but the city of St. Paul is encouraging musicians to play for tips on downtown sidewalks during the Republican National Convention.
by Laura Yuen

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Eclipse rises again

Eclipse rises again

A popular St. Paul teen hangout that's been closed for several years has risen again.
by Chris Roberts

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