Twin Cities black artists need broad community support more than ever

'HERbeat' at the Ordway brings together top female drummers from around the world.


Taiko women come together in St. Paul to beat drums, make history

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra has named Julie Albers  as its new principal cellist. Albers will officially begin her tenure in the 2015-16 season, but will join the SPCO on stage for eight weeks of the current season, including this weekend. MPR News Arts Reporter Marianne Combs has more.


SPCO hires Julie Albers as principal cellist

Seven months after ending a contentious labor dispute and lockout of its musicians, the Minnesota Orchestra has inspired confidence in some major donors. The orchestra has received four anonymous gifts totaling $13.2 million, including one gift for $10 million.


Minnesota Orchestra receives $13.2 million in gifts

Former Minnesota Opera president Kevin Smith will take over as interim CEO of the Minnesota Orchestra, the orchestra's board said Thursday.


Minnesota Orchestra names new interim president

Former Minnesota Orchestra conductor and Artistic Director Osmo Vanska says it's time for President Michael Henson to step down. MPR News Arts Reporter Marianne Combs has the story.


Osmo Vanska says MN Orchestra President Michael Henson 'must go'

After nearly 30 years with the company, Minnesota Opera President and CEO Kevin Smith plans to step down.


Minnesota Opera's Kevin Smith to retire

Marianne Combs reports on the arts for MPR News.


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