http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/?refid=0 Personal perspectives on the world of classical music. Copyright 2012, Minnesota Public Radio Tue, 22 May 2012 12:16:10 -0600 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.21-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Elena See Since the very beginning, Classical MPR has championed choral music through our regional broadcasts. Now, you can listen to choral music all day and all night long with our new online choral stream! Danish recorder player Michala Petri's newest... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/05/michala_petri_r.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/05/michala_petri_r.shtml Tue, 22 May 2012 12:16:10 CDT Emily Reese Rediscover Copland's "Billy the Kid" as performed by jazz guitarist Bill Frisell http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/05/billy_the_kid.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/05/billy_the_kid.shtml Mon, 21 May 2012 08:07:42 CDT Rex Levang Highlights from May 15 to 22 Wednesday, noon: Music with Minnesotans: John Pastor, UMD biologist Thursday, 3 pm hour: Regional Spotlight: Bach Society of Minnesota Friday, 8 pm: Minnesota Orchestra: Osmo Vänskä conducts; guest soloist is Yevgeny Sudbin Sunday, 6... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/05/on_the_air_this_61.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/05/on_the_air_this_61.shtml On the air Tue, 15 May 2012 11:08:57 CDT Rex Levang A few videos, to wrap up your week. You may well have seen this one--it's been pretty popular lately. A Copenhagen orchestra, playing Peer Gynt, flash-mob style. At the TED talks, Michael Tilson Thomas sums up the history of classical... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/05/quodlibet_1.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/05/quodlibet_1.shtml Fri, 11 May 2012 16:44:32 CDT Emily Reese Photo by Nikolaj Lund Musician and photographer Nikolaj Lund created a gorgeous slideshow of his photography of classical musicians. The Danish Lund has his master's degree is in cello performance, so he knows his subject. Additionally, you can read more... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/05/beautiful_class.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/05/beautiful_class.shtml Thu, 10 May 2012 14:13:56 CDT Rex Levang Highlights from May 8 to 15 Wednesday, noon: Music with Minnesotans: Bonnie Marshall of the American Composers Forum Thursday, 3 pm hour: Regional Spotlight: Pianist Eric Himy Friday, 8 pm: Minnesota Orchestra: Carlo Rizzi leads a program of Russian music... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/05/on_the_air_this_60.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/05/on_the_air_this_60.shtml On the air Tue, 08 May 2012 13:53:26 CDT Emily Reese I was preparing for an interview and, naturally, I got pulled into that Internet vortex - listening to recordings and watching videos of Johann Sebastian Bach's Cello Suites. There are dozens of videos. Dozens and dozens and dozens. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/05/how_i_like_my_b.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/05/how_i_like_my_b.shtml Johann Sebastian Bach Tue, 01 May 2012 17:11:20 CDT Rex Levang Highlights from May 1 to 8 Wednesday, noon: Music with Minnesotans: Ordway CEO Patricia Mitchell Thursday, 3 pm hour: Regional Spotlight: Minnesota Choral Artists Thursday, 8 pm: Minnesota Varsity Showcase Concert Friday, 8 pm: Minnesota Orchestra, with guest artists Paavo... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/05/on_the_air_this_59.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/05/on_the_air_this_59.shtml On the air Tue, 01 May 2012 12:38:30 CDT Daniel Gilliam Tying a bowtie can be extremely frustrating for the unitiated. Classical MPR can help. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/05/how_to_tie_a_bo.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/05/how_to_tie_a_bo.shtml Tue, 01 May 2012 11:13:37 CDT ClassicalMPR To be honest, watching the recording of a disc-based radio show normally offers all the excitement of a cow looking over a fence. A couple of people playing CDs and chatting. Flash mob fodder! Of course, Guernseys have their charms, and so does Roll Credits, live at the UBS Forum. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/04/crescendo_proje.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/04/crescendo_proje.shtml Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:12:47 CDT Rex Levang On the Air This Week Highlights from April 24 to May 1 Wednesday, noon: Music with Minnesotans: Retired social worker Richard Wintersteen Thursday, 3 pm hour: Regional Spotlight: Compline Choir Friday, 8 pm: Minnesota Orchestra: Music of Michael Berkeley and... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/04/on_the_air_this_58.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/04/on_the_air_this_58.shtml On the air Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:14:47 CDT John Birge And the winners are..... Best Use of the Mozart Requiem in a TV commercial: Nike Funniest Use of the Mozart Requiem in a TV commercial: Dads in Briefs Worst (and Most Annoying) Use of the Mozart Requiem in a TV... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/04/mad_men_mozart.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/04/mad_men_mozart.shtml Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:36:08 CDT Rex Levang Highlights from April 17 to 24 Wednesday, noon: Music with Minnesotans: Hypnotist Daniel Andersen Thursday, 3 pm hour: Regional Spotlight: The Artaria Quartet plays Shostakovich Friday, 8 pm: Minnesota Orchestra: Stanislaw Skrowaczewski conducts Bruckner's Eighth Saturday, 11 am: Metropolitan Opera:... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/04/on_the_air_this_57.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/04/on_the_air_this_57.shtml On the air Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:43:15 CDT Samuel Kjellberg Jeremy Denk, the compelling and persuasive artist, American concert pianist, avid chamber musician, exploratory in his choice of repertoire has now moved from the ivory keyboard of his Steinway to his dimly lit laptop to become a writer for none... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/04/reawakening_the.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/04/reawakening_the.shtml In the media Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:31:55 CDT John Birge Amazing video of how music and memory can help elderly patients:... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/04/music_makes_us.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/04/music_makes_us.shtml Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:43:48 CDT