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.


The sound of silents: musician Katie Condon accompanies silent films with live music

She’ll lead seven different orchestras in concerts with genre-bending band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.


Conductor Sarah Hicks joins the ‘Gizzverse’ on Australian band’s tour

The multimedia work that was ‘born in Minnesota’ had its premiere in 2019. The London performance will be its first outside North America. 

 


Jocelyn Hagen’s ‘Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci’ makes its London debut

May 18 marks the season finale for the ensemble, which is auditioning music directors to replace longtime leader Cary John Franklin.


For the love of music: Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis has attracted top-level volunteer talent for more than 70 years

Showcase will salute a half-century of the programs focusing on instrument building and repair.


Minnesota State College Southeast celebrates ’50 Years of Lutherie’

The late pontiff was known for his love of music, and he even had a favorite record store in Rome. 


Pope Francis loved music, including classical

The music director of the original production describes the search for authenticity and community in the sisterly story.


Denise Prosek plumbs new depths in 'Frozen' at CTC

The company makes its 18th visit to Northrop Auditorium, bringing back the classic ballet.


Northrop presents American Ballet Theatre's 'Giselle' 

World premieres and returning guest artists are featured in the musician-led concert repertoire.


SPCO announces its 2025-26 season

The tribute to the pianist/composer is personal for co-founder and performing partner Young-Nam Kim.


Cynthia Dickison

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