Photos: YourClassical MPR Happy Hour with The OK Factor
The event, held Wednesday, July 23, brought people together at Surdyk’s Liquor & Cheese Shop in Minneapolis for a convivial evening of music, food and beverage tastings.
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Ballet for modern times
Ballet as we know it may have first emerged in the Italian Renaissance, but even today, modern composers are still writing for the art form. On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ we hear a number of contemporary ballet scores. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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James Ehnes and the National Arts Center Orchestra record Bach's Violin Concertos
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Canadian violinist James Ehnes joins his many friends at the National Arts Center Orchestra to record all of Bach’s Violin Concertos. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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Listen: Anderson & Roe duo delivers the Minnesota Beethoven Festival's grand finale
Known for its adrenalized performances and original compositions, the Anderson & Roe piano duo delivered an exciting season finale at the 2025 Minnesota Beethoven Festival in Winona. Listen to the concert now!
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The sound of silents: musician Katie Condon accompanies silent films with live music
Accompanying and dramatizing a silent movie with live, original music is somewhat of a lost art, but St. Paul musician Katie Condon is keeping this niche tradition alive.
Minnesota Orchestra's new president and CEO is Isaac Thompson
A Twin Cities native and Mounds View High School graduate, Thompson will step into his new position in Minneapolis on Oct. 14.
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Music that bears repeating
Forms of repetition are explored on this week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ We hear selections including ‘Divine Objects’ from Johann Johannsson’s ‘Drone Mass,’ the ‘Chaconni’ from Jennifer Higdon’s Violin Concerto, John Corigliano’s ‘Fantasia on an Ostinato’ and much more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Conductor Sarah Hicks joins the ‘Gizzverse’ on Australian band’s tour
She’ll lead seven different orchestras in concerts with genre-bending band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.
Dance party with guest host Bonnie North
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ guest host Bonnie North shares a program of modern dance music, including polonaises by Thomas Ades, excerpts from Wynton Marsalis’ ‘Blues Symphony,’ Stephen Jaffe’s ‘Light Dances’ and more. Listen now!
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Takacs Quartet and Marc-Andre Hamelin celebrate the ensemble's 50th anniversary
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Takács Quartet celebrates its 50th anniversary with a recording featuring Marc-André Hamelin on piano quintets by Dvořák and Price. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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