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Music

Tapes 'n Tapes: Bound for the stratosphere via the blogosphere?

Saturday night marked a triumphant return for the Minneapolis indie rock band, Tapes 'n Tapes, which took the stage at First Avenue. Eight months ago, Tapes 'n Tapes seemed like just another number in the land of 10,000 bands, preparing to release its first full-length CD. Today it's a group with an international buzz that just finished a nearly sold-out American tour. How did this happen?
by Chris Roberts

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New Classical Tracks: Josefowicz plays Shostakovich

New Classical Tracks: Josefowicz plays Shostakovich

On her latest recording, violinist Leila Josefowicz commemorates the centenary of Dmitri Shostakovich's birth with two contrasting works. The First Violin Concerto is a 20th-century masterpiece that shines with optimism as it battles its way to eventual victory. The Violin Sonata represents the composer's bitterness after years of working under the repressive Soviet regime.
by Julie Amacher

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Walk in and sing a masterpiece

Walk in and sing a masterpiece

Informal gatherings to sing great choral works are a summer tradition in New England. A conductor who recently moved to the Twin Cities from Boston is hoping Open Sings catch on in Minnesota too.
by Karl Gehrke

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The Indigo Girls -- a dynamic duo

The Indigo Girls -- a dynamic duo

The Indigo Girls stop by the studio to talk with Midmorning about their two-decade musical collaboration, their latest upcoming release, and their activism.

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Music and technology converge in unique piano competition

Music and technology converge in unique piano competition

Judges Thursday night chose a young pianist from the Republic of Georgia as the winner of the Minnesota International Piano-e-Competition. The competition used some advanced technology to judge the performances of contestants from around the world.
by Tom Crann

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New Classical Tracks: Brahms & Saint-Saens for two

New Classical Tracks: Brahms & Saint-Saens for two

"People think that because we are identical [twins] we can play together more easily, but it's actually harder," says Suher Pekinel. She and her sister Guher have been an acclaimed piano duo for more than two decades. Their latest recording features music by two late-19th century composers who doubled as virtuoso pianists.
by Julie Amacher

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Duplomacy - in studio

Duplomacy - in studio

When a band goes from one-man to all hands, you have to hope that the spirit of the music will remain the same.
by Mark Wheat

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New Classical Tracks: Teatro Lirico

New Classical Tracks: Teatro Lirico

A new release featuring sonatas and dances from 17th-century Italy and Slovakia performed by the chamber ensemble Teatro Lirico matches the summer spirit perfectly. The music is simple, spacious and stimulating.
by Julie Amacher

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Songs of dissent

Songs of dissent

Music with a message has earned artists as many fans as critics over the last few decades. Midmorning explores the history of political protest music.
by Mark Wheat

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