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Music

A soprano's summer songs

A soprano's summer songs

Soprano Karen Clift is back in the Twin Cities for the Schubert Club's Summer Song Festival. She stopped by Minnesota Public Radio to perform songs by Benjamin Britten and Clara Schumann.
by Steve Staruch

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Singing in Grover's Corners

Singing in Grover's Corners

Turning famous works of American literature into operas has become something of a trend lately. St. Paul's Skylark Opera company is presenting the upper Midwest premiere of one of the latest, Ned Rorem's adaptation of "Our Town."
by Karl Gehrke

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Voices of Minnesota: Tom Tipton and Laura MacKenzie

Voices of Minnesota: Tom Tipton and Laura MacKenzie

In this special music edition from Minnesota Public Radio's Voices of Minnesota series, the spotlight shines on Minnesota gospel singer Tom Tipton and Celtic music performer Laura MacKenzie, both musicians who have become famous beyond Minnesota's borders.

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New Classical Tracks: Hymns to honor the Virgin Mary

New Classical Tracks: Hymns to honor the Virgin Mary

Harry Christophers gave his choir the name The Sixteen to suggest that they weren't bound to any single historical period. Their new disc, "A Mother's Love," lives up to that goal, with pieces spanning 10 centuries and half a dozen countries -- all commemorating the Virgin Mary.
by Julie Amacher

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Rose Ensemble leaves for European tour

Rose Ensemble leaves for European tour

Before departing on the first of three European tours this summer, the Rose Ensemble stopped by the Minnesota Public Radio studios to perform some of the music the group will sing at festivals in Italy and France.
by Steve Staruch

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New Classical Tracks: The contrasts of Mozart

New Classical Tracks: The contrasts of Mozart

Maurizio Pollini's new disc features two Mozart piano concertos -- one lyrical, one darker and more dramatic. As played by Pollini and the Vienna Philharmonic, Mozart's contrasting moods emerge with crystal clarity.
by Julie Amacher

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The Twin Cities bass foundation

The Twin Cities bass foundation

Veteran Minneapolis musician Gordon Johnson has a reputation for being the Twin Cities' go-to jazz bassist. He's admired by fellow musicians and fans for his versatility and impeccable playing, and has just released his latest CD, "GJ4."
by Karl Gehrke

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