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Music

VocalEssence announces 40th season

VocalEssence announces 40th season

The Twin Cities choral group VocalEssence will celebrate its 40th anniversary season in 2008-09 with a tour of England and a collaboration with six of Minnesota's most prestigious professional and community choirs.
by John Birge

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The joy of pipa

The joy of pipa

Gao Hong is the master of the ancient Chinese lute known as the pipa. Since arriving in Minnesota, she's taken the instrument into surprising new territories by collaborating with musicians from a diverse range of cultures and traditions. She's making her Carnegie Hall debut this month.
by Karl Gehrke

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The iconic independent record store

The iconic independent record store

Two independently owned record stores in the Twin Cites are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. Midmorning finds out what it takes to compete with the internet and stay in business.
by Mark Wheat

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Online releases reshape the music industry

Radiohead's decision to release it's most recent album online in October 2007 sent shock waves through the music industry. New online releases by Nine Inch Nails and R.E.M. indicate the future of music distribution may have arrived.

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An Orpheus for soprano, clarinet and dancers

An Orpheus for soprano, clarinet and dancers

Composer Ricky Ian Gordon is becoming a regular presence in the Twin Cities classical music and theater scene. He's back in town for a production of his music-theater-dance work, "Orpheus and Euridice."
by John Birge

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A triumph on the trombone

A triumph on the trombone

A member of the first family of jazz, Delfeayo Marsalis, plays a tribute to a New Orleans great Louis Armstrong.

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Triple Espresso - strong till the end

Triple Espresso - strong till the end

One of the longest-running shows in the Twin Cities is coming to an end. Triple Espresso's final curtain call is at the end of the month after a 12-year run.
by Toni Randolph

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For the love of Brass

For the love of Brass

Rolf Smedvig wants you to instantly recognize his ensemble the first time you hear it. He spoke with classical music host Alison Young about Empire Brass, a group with a special sound molded through the discipline of the Boston Symphony and a youthful energy and excitement.
by Alison Young

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Pianist sees the two sides of Schumann

Pianist sees the two sides of Schumann

German pianist Lars Vogt calls Schumann's Piano Concerto the most important of all the great Romantic concertos. Vogt spoke with Minnesota Public Radio's Brian Newhouse about what he calls the magic of Schumann -- his well-documented mental illness jockeying with his phenomenal musical gifts.

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Where have the women gone?

From spoken word to breakdancing, hip-hop culture is taking off, but Midmorning asks why fewer women seem to be making a name for themselves in the genre.

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