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Music

Finding success through Bach

Finding success through Bach

Pianist Simone Dinnerstein has become one the hottest artists in classical music for her performances of Bach's "Goldberg Variations." During a visit to Minnesota Public Radio, she spoke with host Melissa Ousley and played music from Bach's keyboard masterpiece.
by Melissa Ousley

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Dan Wilson enjoys his 'Free Life' in Minnesota

Dan Wilson enjoys his 'Free Life' in Minnesota

Minneapolis music veteran Dan Wilson, of Trip Shakespeare and Semisonic, has just released his first solo album. MPR's Cathy Wurzer talked with him about the new album and the song-writing process with collaborators like The Dixie Chicks and Sheryl Crow.
by Jim Bickal

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Jerry Springer guests' bizarre secrets become opera

Jerry Springer guests' bizarre secrets become opera

The bizarre secrets and infidelities of the guests on the Jerry Springer TV show are confessed through song in the Minneapolis Musical Theatre production of "Jerry Springer - The Opera."
by John Birge

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Radiohead ushers in a new era of music distribution

Radiohead ushers in a new era of music distribution

The recording industry may have won a victory when a Duluth woman was found guilty of illegally downloading music, but critics say the record companies are clueless when it comes to the future of music distribution. Radiohead's new album may be a sign of things to come.

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Chuck Love spins for the world

Chuck Love spins for the world

Minneapolis native Chuck Love is a "house DJ." You might not have heard the name, but within the field he's internationally known. What sets Chuck Love apart from most other house DJ's is that he considers himself first and foremost a musician, and he plays several instruments during his live shows.

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Ordway, arts groups form new partnership

Ordway, arts groups form new partnership

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, along with the Minnesota Opera, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Schubert Club have announced a new arts partnership.
by Marianne Combs

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Brainerd woman loses music download case

A federal jury in Duluth has ruled a Minnesota woman violated copyright law by sharing songs illegally over the Internet, and has ordered her to pay record companies $222,000.
by Joshua Freed

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