http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/?refid=0 Personal perspectives on the world of classical music. Copyright 2012, Minnesota Public Radio Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:40:56 -0600 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.21-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Michael Barone Michael Barone reminds us to keep track of the nourishing musical events that take place almost daily in the Twin Cities, and at affordable prices! http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/there_really_is_1.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/there_really_is_1.shtml Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:40:56 CST Chad Hoopes What do I enjoy most about performing? The fact that I get to give a gift to the audience every time I take the stage. To me, nothing feels better than being on the stage. I love being able... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/performing.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/performing.shtml Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:09:00 CST ClassicalMPR February 8 is the birthday of one of the most famous and widely acclaimed film score composers of all time, John Williams, who turns 80 years old today. What's your favorite Williams composition? http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/happy_birthday_11.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/happy_birthday_11.shtml Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:53:35 CST Rex Levang Highlights from Feb. 7 to 14 Wednesday, noon: Music with Minnesotans:Reid McLean, development officer at Macalester Thursday, 3 pm hour: Regional Spotlight: Performances from the Young Artist Solo Competition of the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra Friday, 8 pm: Minnesota Orchestra plays... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/on_the_air_this_47.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/on_the_air_this_47.shtml On the air Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:54:42 CST Samuel Kjellberg Conductor Gustavo Dudamel adds another ensemble to his list, Sesame Street! In this episode he is seen assisting Elmo in teaching the word "Stupendous!" http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/simply_stupendo.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/simply_stupendo.shtml Fun finds Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:36:47 CST William Johnston In this TED (Technology, Education, Design) Talk, Benjamin Zander discusses leadership, passion and classical music. "I made up my mind... that classical music is for everyone... The music profession says that 3% of people like classical music. If we... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/benjamin_zander.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/benjamin_zander.shtml Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:39:46 CST ClassicalMPR Playlist Williams: Theme from Schindler's List Cincinnati Popos/Kunzel Telarc 80495 Karas: Third Man Theme Andre Riu Philips 312522933 Alexandre Desplat: Remembering Marilyn from "My Week with Marilyn" Lang Lang, piano Sony 88697983672 Howard Shore: The Chase from "Hugo" Howe... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/roll_credits_02.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/roll_credits_02.shtml Programs Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:29:45 CST ClassicalMPR The men who did the fighting in France -- 1914-1918 -- may have been glad enough to escape the Continent. But among civilians, the four-year war-quarantine on the British home front created a mania for travel, preferably to hot places. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/the_short_versi_39.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/the_short_versi_39.shtml Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:07:40 CST ClassicalMPR Thirteen new "re-imaginings" of Bach's Goldberg Variations, including works by Jennifer Higdon, Lukas Foss, David del Tredici, William Bolcom, Fred Hersch and Derek Bermel. These brilliant contemporary voices invoke the Goldbergs in broadly different ways, celebrating both the eternal... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/lara_downes_gol.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/lara_downes_gol.shtml Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 CST Alison Young Maybe it's like asking Sir Edmund Hilary why he climbed Everest? "Because it is there!" Vanska recorded Sibelius on the same label a number of years ago in Finland and now he does it again - and was it worth... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/awesome_review.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/awesome_review.shtml Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:15:08 CST Daniel Gilliam Colin, Eric, Johnny and Nick meet Ludwig van Beethoven... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/brooklyn_rider.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/02/brooklyn_rider.shtml Ludwig van Beethoven Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:14:19 CST Rex Levang Highlights from Feb. 1 to 7 Wednesday, noon: Music with Minnesotans: Writer and director Joan Potter Thursday, 3 pm hour: Regional Spotlight Friday, 8 pm: Minnesota Orchestra plays Beethoven and Sibelius Saturday, 11 am noon: Metropolitan Opera: Donizetti's Anna Bolena... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/01/on_the_air_this_46.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/01/on_the_air_this_46.shtml On the air Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:20:50 CST ClassicalMPR Listen Playlist: Rachel Portman - Emma Prague Philharmonic - Silva 6018 Elmer Bernstein - The Great Escape -Royal Philharmonic Pops - Denon 75288 Paul Anka - The Longest Day: March -Cincinnati Pops - Telarc 80175 John Williams - The... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/01/roll_credits_01_1.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/01/roll_credits_01_1.shtml Roll Credits Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:35:25 CST ClassicalMPR Any prolific composer could surprise us with how they rank their own works. Perhaps it's as simple and as compelling as "What have I done lately?" This 19th century Titan might have dismissed one of our favorites with, "That's so 1808." http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/01/the_short_versi_38.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/01/the_short_versi_38.shtml Ludwig van Beethoven Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:16:29 CST John Birge Paavo Berglund died Wednesday, age 82. He was one of Finland's most important conductors. Berglund was internationally known for his Sibelius recordings. He recorded the complete Sibelius symphonies -- three times! Another great Finnish conductor just embarked on his second... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/01/paavo_berglund.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2012/01/paavo_berglund.shtml Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:12:47 CST