Minnesota Opera

Ordway builds plans for month-long opening celebration

Ordway builds plans for month-long opening celebration

When the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts unveils its sparkling new $75 million concert hall next spring, it will do so in elaborate and enduring style. In a month-long celebration that begins March 1, the Ordway will introduce the public to its intimate new venue for the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. Euan Kerr has more.

Moveable Feast: Lowertown Eats

Moveable Feast: Lowertown Eats

The Concrete and Grass Festival returns to Lowertown in St. Paul this weekend, inspiring John Birge and Minnesota Monthly's Rachel Hutton to discuss a theater-cum-restaurant in the area.

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On the Classical MPR stage: MN Opera singers

On the Classical MPR stage: MN Opera singers

Singers from the Minnesota Opera will perform on the stage of the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, Aug. 28. Here's some background on the organization and the people who will be performing.

Music with Minnesotans: Stanley Woolner
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Get a preview of Classical MPR's State Fair artists

Get a preview of Classical MPR's State Fair artists

Classical MPR's Mike Pengra joins Steve Staruch in the studio to talk a bit more about the artists who are performing at the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair, and to play some samples of their music.

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Classical MPR announces its State Fair music line-up

Classical MPR announces its State Fair music line-up

The Minnesota State Fair is filled with the sounds of music. and Classical MPR has announced its line-up of State Fair performances. Plus, you can sign up for our free newsletter to receive daily music schedules, picks and recent highlights.

Music with Minnesotans: Charlotte Sullivan
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Mezzo-soprano-rama: a visit with with Adriana Zabala
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Music with Minnesotans: Kate An Hunter

Music with Minnesotans: Kate An Hunter

Kate An Hunter is a big-hearted veterinarian. Her playlist is full of large orchestral works. Music as large as many of the animals she treats.

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Music with Minnesotans: Joe Landsberger

Music with Minnesotans: Joe Landsberger

Joe Landsberger is a world traveler (40 countries and counting), but he always returns home to St Paul. His classical playlist is filled with both the exotic and the "tried and true."

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