The Voces8 U.S. Scholars and Lyyra perform the spiritual ‘I Want to Go Home,’ arranged by Anthony Trecek-King as part of his project to preserve forgotten spirituals. Listen now to this stunning rendition, recorded by MPR and shared for Black History Month.
Minnesota Opera presents ‘The Snowy Day,’ the story of a young boy who finds joy and wonder in the first snowfall of winter. Listen as host Tynia Major speaks to cast members and watch how the crew makes snowball props in advance of the Feb. 8 premiere.
“Great music and great art can live absolutely anywhere.” Words from Greg Zelek, Northrop’s resident organist, as he discusses the relationship between the pipe organ, religion and music.
Greg Zelek performs the ending of Symphony for Organ No. 6, I. Allegro by Charles-Marie Widor. Thank you to Northrop at the University of Minnesota for facilitating the creation of this performance video.
Greg Zelek performs ‘Je te Veux’ by Erik Satie. Thank you to Northrop at the University of Minnesota for facilitating the creation of this performance video.
Pianist Jeremy Denk has a way with words as he describes the magical approach Felix Mendelssohn had to phrases and harmonies in his piano trios. Listen to his chat with host Julie Amacher as they discuss Denk’s latest album.
Pianist Jeremy Denk discusses the best foods to eat before performing music by Mendelssohn and Ives. Listen to his chat with host Julie Amacher as they discuss his latest album, recorded with longtime collaborators violinist Joshua Bell and cellist Steven Isserlis.
Pianist Jeremy Denk discusses Felix Mendelssohn’s “blaze of romantic glory” in his piano trios. Listen to his chat with host Julie Amacher as they discuss Denk’s latest album, which was recorded with his longtime collaborators violinist Joshua Bell and cellist Steven Isserlis.
“Knowing that there's going to be so much excitement and joy when I get to step out on stage and perform this music really makes it all worth it.” Encouraging words from Northrop’s new resident organist, Greg Zelek.
Performance Today Young Artist in Residence Jiajun David Lai plays the Prelude in D Minor, No. 24, by Frédéric Chopin in the Maud Mood Weyerhaeuser Music Studio in St. Paul. Watch now!