Birge's Picks

This week on Birge’s Picks, quintet performances flourish in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas.

This week on Birge’s Picks, the usual mid-winter lull is unexpectedly filled with exciting orchestral performances around the Twin Cities.

This week on Birge’s Picks, celebrate the Lunar New Year, an early Valentine’s Day at the opera and 70 years of service by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II .

This week on Birge’s Picks, Cantus and Chanticleer join forces for a one-time-only event on Jan. 30 at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.

Things heat up this week on Birge’s Picks with performances around Minnesota that are sure to keep you warm during the cold winter months.

This week John Birge highlights the tapestry of live and streamed shows happening around Minnesota. Performances include the Minnesota Orchestra, SPCO and the Lyra Baroque Orchestra.

This week John Birge ushers in the new year with great piano performances taking place around the state.

This week John Birge showcases some of Minnesota’s seasons tidings from the Schubert Club’s overgrown Courtroom Concert to George Handel’s ‘Messiah,’ performed around the twin cities.

This week John Birge looks back on the life of legendary composer Stephen Sondheim and the great productions he put on in Minnesota.

This week on Birge’s Picks, the Thanksgiving holiday is filled with all-American performances throughout Minnesota.