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Music

Clarinetist finds universal meaning in klezmer-inspired piece

Clarinetist finds universal meaning in klezmer-inspired piece

A Methodist from Maryland is the champion of a klezmer-inspired work by Osvaldo Golijiov. Clarinetist Todd Palmer talks with Minnesota Public Radio's Karl Gehrke about his ten-year fascination with "The Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind."
by Karl Gehrke

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Minneapolis organist premieres 70-year-old symphony

Minneapolis organist premieres 70-year-old symphony

A 70-year-old organ symphony will receive its Midwest premiere this weekend in Minneapolis. Minnesota Public Radio's Michael Barone talks with Raymond Johnston, the organist who'll perform the piece.
by Michael Barone

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Bell is basking in honors and busking in subways

Bell is basking in honors and busking in subways

In the space of a few days, violinist Joshua Bell has received a prestigious award, earned lots of press after busking in a Washington, DC Metro station and packed his bags for a European tour with the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields. He tells Minnesota Public Radio's Julie Amacher all about it.
by Julie Amacher

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Viva the zarzuela!

Viva the zarzuela!

The sound is sort of a cross between classic Italian opera arias and the movie musicals of a bygone era. It's zarzuela, a truly Spanish idiom, and it's brought back to life on a new CD by tenor Rolando Villazon.
by Valerie Kahler

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To understand Mozart, a violinist thinks like a singer

To understand Mozart, a violinist thinks like a singer

As he began to explore Mozart's violin concertos in depth, fiddle virtuoso Maxim Vengerov discovered echoes of Mozart's operas. So for his new recording, he sought advice from a world-famous soprano.
by Julie Amacher

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Connick celebrates the Bayou

Connick celebrates the Bayou

Musician, composer, and actor Harry Connick, Jr. Has won a Grammy, a Tony, and an Emmy, but his heart is still in performing jazz and supporting his hometown of New Orleans.

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Doc Severinsen's farewell to Minnesota

Doc Severinsen's farewell to Minnesota

This weekend Doc Severinsen performs his last concerts with the Minnesota Orchestra, after a 14-year relationship as the orchestra's principal pops conductor. MPR's Tom Crann sat down with Severinson for an exit interview.

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Joseph Silverstein at 75

Joseph Silverstein at 75

Violinist Joseph Silverstein, one of the most celebrated concertmasters in history, celebrated his 75th birthday last week. He maintains an active schedule, which brought him to the Twin Cities this past weekend.
by Alison Young

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William Bennett made the flute his voice

William Bennett made the flute his voice

English flutist William Bennett says he wanted to be a singer, but his teachers told him at an early age that he didn't have much of a natural voice. So the flute became his voice and his playing has set a new standard for the instrument.
by Alison Young

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Deconstructing Bob Dylan

Deconstructing Bob Dylan

They call themselves Dylanologists, and in the words of one of their leaders, there's something wrong with you if you're not "intrigued, enthralled and obsessed" with Bob Dylan. They are wrapping up a four-day symposium in Minneapolis, examining the career of the Minnesota-born singer and songwriter.

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