For a few grim weeks in March this year, it seemed as if the sky were falling in on the eight members of the all-male vocal group Cantus. But they've coped with the pandemic with new songs, a concert series and a bright outlook.
Six months ago, Minnesota Opera violinist Emilia Mettenbrink started playing concerts from her balcony in St. Paul. Now, her Tiny Balcony Concerts will culminate with two performances on Oct. 2.
Combining footage and audio from 'Carmen,' 'The Marriage of Figaro,' modern classics, and more, the Minnesota Opera's season opener at CHS field is a digital event you don't want to miss.
Wine and food pairings are a tale as old as time, but what about pairing wine with your favorite classical work? Explore what Minnesota wines have to offer when enjoyed with a complementary symphony or concerto.
In January, Michael Culloton received news he had been dreaming of for more than two decades: Concordia College, where he studied as an undergraduate, had appointed him its new director of choral activities, replacing the legendary Rene Clausen. Then the coronavirus hit. He's started the new school year amid that challenge, including rehearsals with a difference.
When COVID-19 threw a wrench in Denis Evstuhin's recital celebrating Tchaikovsky's 180th birthday, the pianist thought on his feet. Now, his all-Tchaikovsky celebration will be held at the Town Green Park in Maple Grove on Aug. 22.
Tamara Gonzalez is the conductor of Concertino East, the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies' new full orchestra for east metro students. Along with her impressive resume, she brings passion and talent to this new role.
For its second annual 'Opera on the River,' Stillwater's Operatunity Theatre is offering a socially distanced live performance from a site overlooking the town, plus a live-streaming version right here on ClassicalMPR.org at 2 p.m. Sunday.
The Lakes Area Music Festival usually attracts attendees and musicians from across the country to Brainerd to share in world-class, live classical performances. This year, from July 31 to Aug. 16, organizers are live-streaming the concerts online for a unique festival experience. Watch them live on Classical MPR's Facebook page!
While at St. Olaf College, Jayden Browne created Transpose, a card game for players to learn, practice and master music theory.
