Music

April 10, 2008 3:12 PM

U of M opera students stage immoral tale

Monteverdi's "The Coronation of Poppea" is a story from ancient Rome with a big helping of intrigue, deceit, decadence and some unsavory characters. It's seldom staged because of its large cast, but it presents plenty of opportunities for the young singers of the University of Minnesota Opera Theatre.

by Alison Young

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April 10, 2008 3:00 PM

Tapes 'n Tapes roll again

Two years after it buzzed to the top of the indie rock world, the Minneapolis band Tapes 'n Tapes is back with a new CD called "Walk it Off."

by Chris Roberts

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April 10, 2008 12:00 AM

Behind the regal voices of the King's College Chapel Choir

For more than 20 years, Stephen Cleobury has been director of music at King's College in Cambridge, England, and directs the King's College Choir. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Barone spoke with Cleobury about his life as the leader of the world-renowned boys' choir.

by Michael Barone

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April 9, 2008 6:05 PM

The metaphorical piano

Using a mix of drama, dance, clowning and classical music, a new theatrical production tells the story of a lonely piano tuner whose unfulfilled dreams get caught up in a family that's falling apart.

by Karl Gehrke

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April 4, 2008 2:29 PM

Music that changed Dawn Upshaw

Dawn Upshaw's soprano voice graces a wide range of music, from Elizabethan songs to French chansons to Broadway tunes to cutting-edge contemporary opera. Her taste in listening is similarly wide ranging.

by John Birge

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April 4, 2008 9:07 AM

Awadagin Pratt's amazing pianism

Pianist Awadagin Pratt first came to public attention in 1992 after winning the Naumburg Piano Competition. Since then he's become an established presence in classical music with a colorful, dynamic and thoughtful approach to the piano.

by Steve Staruch

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April 3, 2008 12:00 AM

Working hard for clarinet dreams

High School musician Bruce Cho is playing duing this week's Young People's Concerts with the Minnesota Orchestra, an important step toward fulfilling his goal of becoming a professional musician.

by Karl Gehrke

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April 1, 2008 12:00 AM

New Classical Tracks: Nigel Kennedy and the spirit of Poland

Ever since finding a new home in Krakow, Poland, Nigel Kennedy has acquired a local's-eye view of that country's musicians and composers. On his new disc, he's revived a romantic violin concerto that even the Poles had forgotten about.

by Julie Amacher

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March 31, 2008 12:00 AM

New Classical Tracks: Boston Baroque Brings Richness and Energy to Handel

Six of George Frideric Handel's concerti grossi have just been issued by Boston Baroque, one of the world's leading period-instrument orchestras. Handel put his audience-pleasing flair into the Concerti, even as he recycled some of the music from his earlier works-or those of other composers.

by Julie Amacher

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March 28, 2008 1:37 PM

Classical flutist puts some swing into his playing

He's got rhythm and he's got music, what more could University of Minnesota flute professor Immanuel Davis ask for? How about a new jazz-inspired flute sonata.

by Alison Young

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