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.
MPR Hero Stories
Tom Crann interviews Isaac Thompson, the new president and CEO of the Minnesota Orchestra
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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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Remembering longtime Minnesota Orchestra violist Kenneth Freed
Freed, who died unexpectedly on June 29, joined the Minnesota Orchestra as a violist in 1998.
Classical Queery: 'What is the power of community?'
In celebration of Pride, host Mya Temanson presents Classical Queery, a series that illustrates how classical music can uplift queer voices and how queer experiences can transform the classical music scene. This week, Waigwa of One Voice Mixed Chorus answers the question, ‘What is the power of community?’
All American music with guest host Jake Armerding
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ guest host Jake Armerding shares selections by American composers in observance of Independence Day. Listen now!
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Pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason shines in pianistic 'Fantasie'
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ British pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason releases her debut solo recording featuring ‘fantasies’ for the piano, including music by Florence Price and Alexander Scriabin. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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Classical Queery: 'Why should you care?'
In celebration of Pride, host Mya Temanson presents Classical Queery, a series that illustrates how classical music can uplift queer voices and how queer experiences can transform the classical music scene. This week, special guests answer the question: “Why should you care?”
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