Music

October 2, 2007 3:30 PM

Duluth is battleground for fight over music downloading

The nation's largest record companies took their fight against illegal downloads to court for the first time Tuesday, targeting a Minnesota woman they say improperly shared nearly 2,000 songs online.

by Joshua Freed

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October 2, 2007 12:00 AM

Singer Suzanne Vega on 'Beauty and Crime'

She first emerged from the New York City folk scene more than 20 years ago. Now Suzanne Vega is back with a new album, Beauty and Crime, that's all about the city she calls home.

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September 28, 2007 7:00 PM

Violinist Chloe Hanslip celebrates her 20th birthday in Minnesota

Acclaimed English Violinist Chloe Hanslip is marking her 20th birthday with a recital in St. Cloud. She talks with Minnesota Public Radio's Steve Staruch about growing up with the violin.

by Steve Staruch

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September 28, 2007 2:00 AM

A common ground for classical and rock

A major New York City concert series uniting classical and indie rock audiences is coming to the Twin Cities this weekend. The Wordless Music Series is seen by some as a way to introduce younger, adventurous music fans to classical music.

by Karl Gehrke

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September 27, 2007 3:22 PM

New Classical Tracks: Music of passion, for two

Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazon are two singers who shine most brightly in opera's new generation of stars. Acclaimed as on-stage partners, they've now recorded a new disc of love duets.

by Julie Amacher

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September 26, 2007 5:02 PM

Leigh Kamman signs off

Leigh Kamman, longtime host of The Jazz Image on Minnesota Public Radio, signs off for the last time Saturday night.

by Tom Crann

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September 26, 2007 3:45 PM

Pete Seeger's life story told on film

Pete Seeger has been singing for more than seven decades. He sings songs of protest and activism, and he sings in the hope that others will join in. Despite this long history he has never agreed to a biographical film of his life -- until now.

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September 25, 2007 4:27 PM

Philip Brunelle is new music champion

VocalEssence music director Philip Brunelle is being honored with the American Composers Forum's "Champion of New Music award."

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September 24, 2007 4:21 PM

The piano singer

One of Twin Cities pianist Roderick Phipps-Kettlewell's most important influences is the sound of the human voice. During a visit to Minnesota Public Radio, he spoke with classical music host John Birge and demonstrated how he makes the piano sing.

by John Birge

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September 21, 2007 5:10 PM

The volatile times of Verdi

The story behind the creation of Verdi's opera, "A Masked Ball," is just about as interesting as the drama on stage. Verdi expert Philip Gossett says the political climate of 19th century Europe made government censors nervous about an opera based on the assassination of a king.

by John Birge

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