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Music

Guitar hero, Leo Kottke

Known as one of the world's great guitar virtuosos, Leo Kottke combines jazz, folk, and blues elements to create a style that's all his own. He joins Kerri Miller on Midmorning to discuss his unique sound.

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125 years of great music

125 years of great music

During its 125 year history, the Schubert Club has drawn an impressive list of the world's greatest classical artists to St. Paul. As the organization marks its birthday this week, musicians and friends are celebrating the club's contributions to cultural life in the Twin Cities.
by Karl Gehrke

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History is written in the notes of classical music

History is written in the notes of classical music

New Yorker music critic Alex Ross has chronicled the changes in 20th century culture through classical music. NPR's Tom Crann talks to Ross about his new book, "The Rest is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century."

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Commemorating 125 years of the Schubert Club

Commemorating 125 years of the Schubert Club

The Schubert Club is commemorating the ocassion with a sold-out recital by cellist Yo-Yo Ma and the publication of a new book. A few of the book's contributers share their reflections on the Schubert Club's anniversary.

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New Classical Tracks: A quintet of musical siblings

New Classical Tracks: A quintet of musical siblings

The 5 Browns -- Desirae, Deondra, Gregory, Melody and Ryan -- didn't plan on becoming professional musicians. All the same, their careers have taken off, and on their latest disc, they collaborate with some stellar names from the classical and jazz worlds.
by Julie Amacher

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American Indian traditions come to classical music

American Indian traditions come to classical music

Classical music and the music of American Indians would seem to have little in common. But Chickasaw composer Jerod Tate is among a handful of Indian composers using classical music to express his culture and history.
by Karl Gehrke

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New Classical Tracks: Kindred spirits

New Classical Tracks: Kindred spirits

Andrew Manze and Richard Egarr have been acclaimed for their deft teamwork in the Baroque repertoire. On their new disc, they investigate the rarely heard violin sonatas of the young Franz Schubert, and find infectious, beguiling music.
by Julie Amacher

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Emerging composers learning the score

Emerging composers learning the score

Seven emerging composers are in town this week for the Minnesota Orchestra's 7th Annual Composer Institute. The event culminates on Friday with Osmo Vanska conducting each of the composers' works in concert. Minnesota Public Radio's Melissa Ousley is there and shares her impressions.
by Melissa Ousley

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Skrowaczewski's flute extravaganza

Skrowaczewski's flute extravaganza

Minnesota Orchestra principal flutist Adam Kuenzel pushes the technical and sonic possibilities in the premiere of a new concerto by Stanislaw Skrowaczewski. Kuenzel spoke with host Alison Young and demonstrated both the beauty and wildness of Skrowaczewski's "Fantasia for Flute and Orchestra."
by Alison Young

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