A remarkable era of music performance and education at Luther College will come to an end next year when Weston Noble, internationally acclaimed music educator and choral conductor, retires after a 56-year career at the college.
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The rock band, the Honeydogs, has used catchy melodies and clever lyrics to attract a sizeable local following. It's even had a few minor radio hits. However, the Honeydogs' new CD, "10,000 Years," takes the group in an completely different direction.
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Cellist Pablo Casals called Bach's creations "the greatest and purest music of all time." We'll be hearing a lot of Bach's music this week as we celebrate his 319th birthday. Five Minnesota Public Radio hosts share personal reflections.
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Cellist Pablo Casals called Bach's creations "the greatest and purest music of all time." We'll be hearing a lot of Bach's music this week as we celebrate his 319th birthday. Five Minnesota Public Radio hosts share personal reflections.
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Amy and Sara became the first American Piano Duo to win the Absolute First Prize in the 14th Concorso Pianistico Internazionale, held in Rome, Italy in October, 2003. Amy and Sara are also the youngest First Prize winners in the history of the National Federation of Music Ellis Competition for Duo-Pianists. In addition to winning the First Prize, Amy and Sara were awarded the Lucile Parrish Ward Award for the best performance of American music.
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There will be a party tonight in New York City when Prince Rogers Nelson becomes the first graduate of the Minneapolis Public Schools to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The artist, once again known as Prince, is the only one of this year's inductees to be elected in his first year of eligibility. Critically acclaimed, and at times enormously popular, Prince has produced and performed an impressive body of work over the last 25 years. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with composer and author Bill Banfield, who serves as the director of cultural studies at the University of St. Thomas. He has followed Prince's career closely and says the Twin Cities-based performer is an obvious choice for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
In the past four years, public radio listeners nationwide have come to love Sounds Irishâan award-winning celebration of Ireland's cultural heritage. March 13, classical music host Tom Crann brought a similar celebration to the Fitzgerald stage.
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WITNESS honors the spirit of Undine Smith Moore (1904-1989), a trailblazing woman whose legacy has inspired generations of African American women composers. Listen to the concert.
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Hilary Hahn is 24 years old, with a fantastic international concert career. Sheâs self-assured, smart and has her own web site (www.hilaryhahn.com). She played at the Ordway on February 18th, 2004 for the Schubert Club International Artists Series. Minnesota Public Radio's microphones recorded the concert for future broadcast. MPRâs Silvester Vicic had a chance to talk with her before the concert.
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