Music

'Classical Queery' series shines a light on LGBTQ+ identities in classical music
YourClassical is celebrating Pride Month with a new series called “Classical Queery” that explores the intersection of classical music and LGBTQ+ identities.
Alfred Brendel, the cerebral pianist with a dry wit, dies at 94
Routinely called a “musician’s musician,” the pianist had an atypical career that even he called mysterious. He spent it returning to a handful of favorite composers, with acclaimed results.
MN Shortlist, June 13-20: Ukrainian dance, Cornbread and hip hop dance
MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region.
MN Shortlist June 6–12: Country Queers, Plein Air and ‘Legally Blonde’
MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region.
Taylor Swift has regained control of her music, buys back first 6 albums
Taylor Swift says she’s has regained control over her entire body of work. In a lengthy note posted to her official website on Friday, Swift announced that all the music she’s ever made now belongs to her.