Music

March 2, 2007 4:18 PM

Composer Tsontakis speaks for the record

Composer George Tsontakis doesn't care how many orchestras perform his music. He's more interested in having it recorded. The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra is both premiering Tsontakis's latest composition and recording it for an upcoming CD.

by Karl Gehrke

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February 28, 2007 3:00 AM

A great soprano returns to St. Paul

It's been more than 35 years since her Metropolitan Opera debut, but mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade says she's still learning how to use her voice. Von Stade is in the Twin Cities for a Schubert Club recital with her friend and colleague, bass Samuel Ramey.

by John Birge

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February 27, 2007 4:00 PM

Balsom's playing is polished brass

Alison Balsom's warm, rich tone helps to accentuate the softer, more mysterious side of the trumpet.

by Julie Amacher

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February 23, 2007 3:00 PM

Chuck Klosterman speaks to love, hate, and relevancy

Writer and cultural critic Chuck Klosterman dropped by The Current studios to talk to Mary Lucia about Britney Spears and how Nickelback is the new Soundgarden.

by Mary Lucia

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February 22, 2007 1:00 AM

VocalEssence remembers Rosa Parks with music

Composer Hannibal Lokumbe says being in the presence of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks has affected everything he does. Lokumbe's oratorio honoring Parks is the centerpiece of the annual "Witness" concert by the Twin Cities choral group VocalEssence.

by John Birge

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February 21, 2007 10:04 AM

The Duchess of Coolsville

She has had over three decades of success performing jazz, pop and every genre in between. Midmorning talks with Rickie Lee Jones.

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February 20, 2007 4:00 PM

Where Schumann wanders, Biss follows

On his latest solo recording, 26-year-old pianist Jonathan Biss generates fiery sparks of passion and reveals tender moments of reflection in two major piano works by Robert Schumann.

by Julie Amacher

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February 16, 2007 4:26 PM

Meant for the Met?

For aspiring young singers, the Metropolitan Opera auditions are an important step in building a career. Minnesota Opera resident artist Jamie-Rose Guarrine hopes this weekend's regional auditions in St. Paul will work that way for her.

by Steve Staruch

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February 16, 2007 3:00 PM

Weekend warriors create a world of songs

The Twin Cities indie rock band Army Defense has hundreds of songs in its recording vault. But chances are you won't hear any of them. That's because the only fans Army Defense members truly want to please are each other.

by Chris Roberts

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February 16, 2007 12:31 PM

SPCO's newest partner makes his debut

The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra's newest "artistic partner" is a French pianist who's also collaborating with the Berlin Philharmonic and Carnegie Hall. Pierre-Laurent Aimard is making his debut in his newest role with the SPCO this week.

by John Birge

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