Classical Music and Video Game Music Classical Notes My first love has always been classical music. Maybe cats. But probably classical music. A runner-up would be video games. I feel like I got pretty lucky once games started recording orchestral soundtracks. I remember the first time I heard... Classical Minnesota Public Radio ; 3 days ago | Comment | Tag | Read Full Story

On the Air This Week Classical Notes Highlights from May 14 to 21 Wednesday, noon hour: Music with Minnesotans: Jim Waldo, a founding member of the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. Thursday, 3 pm hour: Regional Spotlight: The Brasil Guitar Duo. Friday, 8 pm: Minnesota Orchestra: Osmo Vänskä leads... Classical Minnesota Public Radio ; 5 days ago | Comment | Tag | Read Full Story

On the Air This Week Classical Notes Highlights from May 7 to 14 Tuesday, 8 pm: Minnesota Varsity Showcase Artists Concert. Wednesday, noon hour: Music with Minnesotans: Hennepin County Judge Elizabeth Cutter. Thursday, 3 pm hour: Regional Spotlight: The Minnesota Sinfonia and pianist Inna Faliks play Mendelssohn.... Classical Minnesota Public Radio ; 11 days ago | Comment | Tag | Read Full Story

Showering with Beethoven, Headstands with ... Classical Notes Need some creative inspiration? Take Ludwig's advice and splash some cold water on your face. Classical Minnesota Public Radio ; 11 days ago | Comment | Tag | Read Full Story

Piano Music from South America Classical Notes A listener writes with a question: Any recommendations for South American solo piano works? Here are just a few names, to start exploring. Among composers, there are Alberto Ginastera (American Preludes and Argentine Dances), and Ernesto Nazareth, who wrote many... Classical Minnesota Public Radio ; 13 days ago | Comment | Tag | Read Full Story

Valery Gergiev, the Toothpick Maestro Classical Notes On his 60th birthday today, maybe you could buy conductor Valery Gergiev a new baton. But probably better to spend your money on something else. Gergiev prefers conducting with a toothpick!... Classical Minnesota Public Radio ; 17 days ago | Comment | Tag | Read Full Story

Watching The Rite of Spring Classical Notes What does Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring look like? Watch the music unfold in this new video from innovative composer and inventor, Stephen Malinowski. Classical Minnesota Public Radio ; 18 days ago | Comment | Tag | Read Full Story

Deanna Durbin, Opera Star? Classical Notes Almost! Reading her obituary today, I'm reminded that Deanna Durbin was such a gifted singer that her career was being followed by the Metropolitan Opera. But Hollywood got her first. The Met would never have allowed a soprano to sing... Classical Minnesota Public Radio ; 18 days ago | Comment | Tag | Read Full Story

On the Air This Week Classical Notes Highlights from April 30 to May 7 Tuesday, 8 pm: Benjamin Britten's War Requiem, with the St. Olaf Orchestra, St. Olaf Chapel Choir, Magnum Chorum, Anima and soloists. Wednesday, noon hour: Music with Minnesotans: Grace Tangjerd Schmitt of Guild Incorporated.... Classical Minnesota Public Radio ; 19 days ago | Comment | Tag | Read Full Story

New Classical Tracks Extra: Lara Downes Classical Notes So, what does it really mean to be an exile? That's a question pianist Lara Downes tries to answer with her latest recording. Exiles' Café is a collection of 19th and 20th century solo piano works written by composers in... Classical Minnesota Public Radio ; 19 days ago | Comment | Tag | Read Full Story