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Music

New Classical Tracks: The four hands of Mozart

They have been married for 38 years, and for most of that time, they've been performing together as a piano duo. That's why it's surprising to discover that Misha and Cipa Dichter have just released their first recording together. It's a three-CD album of the complete piano works for four hands by Mozart.

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Strike up the choir

He's the director of one of most acclaimed choirs in the world. Anton Armstrong's latest honor commends his teaching ability.

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Red House Records' president Bob Feldman dies at 56

The folk world is mourning the loss of Bob Feldman, the president of St. Paul-based Red House Records. He died Wednesday at the age of 56. For nearly 25 years, Feldman's independent label has been a major force in the national folk music scene.

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New Classical Tracks: Mozart violin concertos

This new release features a young German violinist who is being hailed by reviewers as a "full-fledged phenomenal violinist." Julia Fischer tackles some very difficult phrases in the Mozart Violin Concertos 3 and 4.

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New Classical Tracks: waltzes for dancing and mysticism

Two-hundred-and-fifty years ago music written in 3/4 time from two different cultures collided, creating a new form, the waltz. That story is told by Concerto Koln and Sarband on, "The Waltz – Ecstasy and Mysticism." The waltz became popular in Europe because the dancers whirled and twirled into a state of ecstasy. According to classical host Julie Amacher, this recording may very well have the same effect on you.

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Keepin' time with the Jack Brass Band

The Jack Brass Band is one of the few New Orleans-style brass bands in the Upper Midwest. The group is releasing its second CD next month. It has also made a special effort to reach out to New Orleans musicians battered by Hurricane Katrina.

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New Classical Tracks: Grex Vocalis

If you're looking for a special theme album this holiday season, Grex Vocalis should be on your list. Classical host Julie Amacher explains.

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Can the big box capture the indie record market?

Richfield-based Best Buy says it wants to "bring the local record store feel into the big box." It's trying to make that happen by partnering with an iconic online independent music distributor called CD Baby.

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New Classical Tracks: Handel's "Messiah"

Classical host Julie Amacher reviews a new live recording with Concentus Musicus Wien conducted by Nikolaus Harnoncourt in surround sound.

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