Classical Minnesota Public Radio has named Cantus its Artists-In-Residence for the 2010-2011 concert season. The second-ever Artists-In-Residence for Classical MPR, Cantus will perform in Greater Minnesota concerts and on Performance Today broadcasts. They will also give a series of master classes at high schools around the state and augment the residency online at classicalmpr.org.
Minnesota Public Radio announced today that it has elected Samuel S. M. Wai to its Board of Trustees. Wai is currently the Treasurer for American Crystal Sugar Company in Moorhead, Minnesota.
American Public Media and Minnesota Public Radio has named Brian Newhouse Managing Director for Classical Music Programming. The position oversees programming for all of Classical Minnesota Public Radio stations, as well as American Public Media programs "Classical 24," "Performance Today," "SymphonyCast" and "Pipedreams."
Saturday morning cartoon favorites hit the stage of The Fitzgerald Theater Saturday morning, June 12. Classical Minnesota Public Radio starts summer with the "Magical Classical Cartoon Morning" -- a vaudeville inspired movie party, projecting funny cartoons and live performances with classical accompaniment.
Minnesota Public Radio is ending Radio Heartland with Dale Connelly on the Radio Heartland Web and HD music service effective Friday, June 4, 2010.
Minnesota Public Radio and the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs announced a joint 2010 Election-Season project today that will offer fresh insight into voters' perspectives and claims by politicians.
On Saturday, May 15, from midnight to midnight, The Current will dedicate its entire day's playlist to music made by Minnesotans.
Minnesota Public Radio announced today it has elected two new members to its Board of Trustees: Emery Koenig, senior vice president, Cargill, Incorporated; and James Prokopanko, president and CEO, Mosaic.
Bestselling author Sebastian Junger comes to the Fitzgerald Theater to discuss the lives of U.S. troops on the ground, fighting in Afghanistan. American RadioWorks' Stephen Smith will host the evening.
Minnesota Public Radio invites you to The Piano Bar Show--an evening capturing the vibe of a well-worn neighborhood watering hole, where musician types stop by after a gig to let down their hair and sing a couple of tunes in exchange for a drink on the house.