Called in to pinch-hit with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra after artistic partner Martin Frost fell ill, clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein is learning new music in preparation for performances at home and on the road. Fiterstein joins Classical MPR's Alison Young in studio to talk about keeping his cool while in the spotlight.
This week on Morning Glories, we're focusing on pieces of music that have inspired works of art.
A day-by-day guide to all of our special holiday programming.
The next season of Music in the Making (formerly Composer Conversations) kicks off November 4, 7 p.m. in the UBS Forum! Classical MPR's Steve Seel hosts a discussion with composer Michael Hersch and violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja.
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Principal Cellist Julie Albers explains how she found her cello, an 1872 Vuillaume. She didn't love it at first, but grew to love its sound over time. 'I spent about a year really learning this instrument,' Albers says. 'It was a very good decision.' Watch her complete interview.
Starting Friday, Sept. 11, Classical MPR will air concert highlights by from the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra on Fridays at 11 a.m. This week's highlight comes from the SPCO's Ordway Concert Hall-opening night in March 2015.
It's not that James Lileks sees different things than you or me, he just sees them differently. Lileks is Steve Staruch's guest on Music with Minnesotans
Carl Lundstrom is a specialist in Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic. A cancer survivor, Carl has a special place on his playlist for choral music. Carl is Steve Staruch's guest on this week's Music with Minnesotans.
Gary Lee Joyner has the heart of a teacher. His classical playlist is filled with music that transports him. Gary is Steve Staruch's guest on this week's Music with Minnesotans.
The virtuosic pianist and conductor -- and Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra artistic partner -- leads the SPCO in works by Dvořak and Schumann on Saturday, June 6. Alison Young hosts the live broadcast of the concert, airing Saturday at 8 p.m. on Classical MPR.
