In January, Michael Culloton received news he had been dreaming of for more than two decades: Concordia College, where he studied as an undergraduate, had appointed him its new director of choral activities, replacing the legendary Rene Clausen. Then the coronavirus hit. He's started the new school year amid that challenge, including rehearsals with a difference.
When COVID-19 threw a wrench in Denis Evstuhin's recital celebrating Tchaikovsky's 180th birthday, the pianist thought on his feet. Now, his all-Tchaikovsky celebration will be held at the Town Green Park in Maple Grove on Aug. 22.
Tamara Gonzalez is the conductor of Concertino East, the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies' new full orchestra for east metro students. Along with her impressive resume, she brings passion and talent to this new role.
For its second annual 'Opera on the River,' Stillwater's Operatunity Theatre is offering a socially distanced live performance from a site overlooking the town, plus a live-streaming version right here on ClassicalMPR.org at 2 p.m. Sunday.
The Lakes Area Music Festival usually attracts attendees and musicians from across the country to Brainerd to share in world-class, live classical performances. This year, from July 31 to Aug. 16, organizers are live-streaming the concerts online for a unique festival experience. Watch them live on Classical MPR's Facebook page!
While at St. Olaf College, Jayden Browne created Transpose, a card game for players to learn, practice and master music theory.
Capri Glee! has been welcoming singers of all abilities since 2015. In the wake of COVID-19, this community of voices has moved online, bringing togetherness to singers across the nation.
How do you teach studio classes virtually? For percussion professor Fernando Meza, inviting guests and making a welcoming environment has created success.
With concerts and events canceled, how are Minnesota musicians adjusting to our new normal? We talked to artists from the Minnesota Orchestra, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Opera and more.
After 34 years as conductor and professor at Concordia College in Moorhead, Rene Clausen stepped down from the podium this spring. Find out about his legacy and what he calls a "rather unusual close to a career."
