http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/?refid=0 Personal perspectives on the world of classical music. Copyright 2013, Minnesota Public Radio Tue, 21 May 2013 14:20:13 -0600 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.21-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Rex Levang Highlights from May 21 to 28 Wednesday, noon hour: Music with Minnesotans: Kelly Carter and Tricia Morgan-Brist of ACME (Advocates of Community through Musical Excellence). Thursday, 3 pm hour: Regional Spotlight: The NDSU Concert Choir and Wind Symphony in Jocelyn... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/05/on_the_air_this_111.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/05/on_the_air_this_111.shtml On the air Tue, 21 May 2013 14:20:13 CDT Emily Reese This intriguing new app from Touch Press allows you to explore Beethoven's 9th Symphony like never before. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/05/beethoven_for_i.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/05/beethoven_for_i.shtml Tue, 21 May 2013 14:13:37 CDT Emily Reese My first love has always been classical music. Maybe cats. But probably classical music. A runner-up would be video games. I feel like I got pretty lucky once games started recording orchestral soundtracks. I remember the first time I heard... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/05/classical_music_15.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/05/classical_music_15.shtml Thu, 16 May 2013 12:52:06 CDT Rex Levang Highlights from May 14 to 21 Wednesday, noon hour: Music with Minnesotans: Jim Waldo, a founding member of the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. Thursday, 3 pm hour: Regional Spotlight: The Brasil Guitar Duo. Friday, 8 pm: Minnesota Orchestra: Osmo Vänskä leads... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/05/on_the_air_this_110.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/05/on_the_air_this_110.shtml On the air Tue, 14 May 2013 17:13:14 CDT Rex Levang Highlights from May 7 to 14 Tuesday, 8 pm: Minnesota Varsity Showcase Artists Concert. Wednesday, noon hour: Music with Minnesotans: Hennepin County Judge Elizabeth Cutter. Thursday, 3 pm hour: Regional Spotlight: The Minnesota Sinfonia and pianist Inna Faliks play Mendelssohn.... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/05/on_the_air_this_109.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/05/on_the_air_this_109.shtml On the air Wed, 08 May 2013 09:21:47 CDT Elena See Need some creative inspiration? Take Ludwig's advice and splash some cold water on your face. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/05/showering_with.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/05/showering_with.shtml Ludwig van Beethoven Wed, 08 May 2013 08:23:49 CDT Rex Levang A listener writes with a question: Any recommendations for South American solo piano works? Here are just a few names, to start exploring. Among composers, there are Alberto Ginastera (American Preludes and Argentine Dances), and Ernesto Nazareth, who wrote many... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/05/piano_music_fro.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/05/piano_music_fro.shtml Mon, 06 May 2013 16:44:55 CDT John Birge On his 60th birthday today, maybe you could buy conductor Valery Gergiev a new baton. But probably better to spend your money on something else. Gergiev prefers conducting with a toothpick!... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/05/valery_gergiev.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/05/valery_gergiev.shtml Thu, 02 May 2013 06:08:48 CDT Emily Reese What does Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring look like? Watch the music unfold in this new video from innovative composer and inventor, Stephen Malinowski. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/05/watching_the_ri.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/05/watching_the_ri.shtml Wed, 01 May 2013 13:51:07 CDT John Birge Almost! Reading her obituary today, I'm reminded that Deanna Durbin was such a gifted singer that her career was being followed by the Metropolitan Opera. But Hollywood got her first. The Met would never have allowed a soprano to sing... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/05/deanna_durbin_o.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/05/deanna_durbin_o.shtml Wed, 01 May 2013 08:15:30 CDT Rex Levang Highlights from April 30 to May 7 Tuesday, 8 pm: Benjamin Britten's War Requiem, with the St. Olaf Orchestra, St. Olaf Chapel Choir, Magnum Chorum, Anima and soloists. Wednesday, noon hour: Music with Minnesotans: Grace Tangjerd Schmitt of Guild Incorporated.... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/04/on_the_air_this_108.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/04/on_the_air_this_108.shtml On the air Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:00:23 CDT ClassicalMPR So, what does it really mean to be an exile? That's a question pianist Lara Downes tries to answer with her latest recording. Exiles' Café is a collection of 19th and 20th century solo piano works written by composers in... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/04/new_classical_t_5.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/04/new_classical_t_5.shtml New Classical Tracks Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:00:00 CDT Rex Levang Jessye Norman, one of opera's great stars, comes to St. Paul Tuesday. Here she is in an interview with Tavis Smiley from a couple years back. Both host and guest appear to be having a blast!... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/04/jessye_norman.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/04/jessye_norman.shtml Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:45:53 CDT Emily Reese Can soothing background music help curb bullying? A new study indicates just that. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/04/music_in_the_ba.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/04/music_in_the_ba.shtml Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:51:07 CDT Rex Levang Highlights from April 23 to 30 Tuesday, 8 pm: The Choir of Clare College Choir, recorded in St. Paul. Wednesday, noon hour: Music with Minnesotans: Pete and Carol Parshall. Thursday, 3 pm hour: Regional Spotlight: The Singers: Minnesota Choral Artists,... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/04/on_the_air_this_107.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/comparing_notes/archive/2013/04/on_the_air_this_107.shtml On the air Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:58:40 CDT