Music
December 7, 2017
Shruthi Rajasekar

Plymouth student studying music at Princeton earns prestigious U.K. scholarship

Shruthi Rajasekar, a senior at Princeton, will study opera composition.
Music
December 7, 2017
Former Jayhawks co-frontman Mark Olson and his wife, Ingunn Ringvold, celebrate a new album Saturday at Cedar Cultural Center.

Twin Cities concerts of the week: Mark Olson, Reina del Cid, Curtiss A's John Lennon Tribute

Big gigs for the week of Dec. 8-14, also including Kellis, Drivin' n' Cryin,' Nachito Herrera and a Replacements tribute.
Music
December 7, 2017

There's a lot of love on new album by U2

Music
December 7, 2017
Davina and the Vagabonds play the Dakota on Jan. 1.

Ticket alert: Ty Segall, Lotus, Brian Culbertson, Sammy Hagar, WWE Live and more

Music
December 7, 2017
Varsity Theater announces first two concerts in its 2018 revival

Varsity Theater announces first two concerts in its 2018 revival

Live Nation is once again partnering to present shows at the popular Dinkytown venue, which was sold to new owners last summer.
Music
December 6, 2017
The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra released its annual report Wednesday evening.

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra quadruples young concertgoers in 2017 with help of free tickets

Ticket revenue was steady during the past fiscal year, but the orchestra recorded impressive results from a program designed to lure young people.
Music
December 5, 2017
Courtesy Dakota Valley Symphony Next Sunday, Nachito Herrera will accompany the Dakota Valley Symphony in a performance of Gershwinís ìRhaps

The week's best Twin Cities jazz: Nachito Herrera, Benny Green, Joey DeFrancesco, Laura Caviani

Music
December 5, 2017
Credit: Bruce Silcox
VocalEssence performs "Welcome Christmas."

VocalEssence serves up fresh Christmas music by Minnesota composers

VocalEssence serves up fresh, imaginative Christmas music by Minnesota composers.
Music
December 5, 2017
Kesha performs at Jingle Ball.

KDWB Jingle Ball whizzes by with Kesha, Liam Payne among standouts

REVIEW: Hunky boys filled the KDWB holiday lineup, but the women deserved loudest screams.
Music
December 5, 2017
Minnesota Orchestra principal trumpet Manny Laureano says he hasn't heard from management about any repercussions.

Minn. Orchestra trumpeter storms off stage in protest of performer's GOP comments

Manny Laureano said he found Rufus Wainwright's anti-GOP comments "self-indulgent."
Music
December 4, 2017
Maria Jette

Chamber Music Society of Minnesota recital a treat for Stravinsky fans

Review: Chamber Music Society honors Stravinsky with lesser-known works.
Music
December 4, 2017
These 15 songs will put you in a holiday mood

These 15 songs will put you in a holiday mood

From classics to new favorites, these tunes will get you in the holiday spirit.
Music
December 4, 2017
Winstock 2018 headliners Lambert, Bentley join crowded country fest field

Winstock 2018 headliners Lambert, Bentley join crowded country fest field

WE Fest, Country Fest and Country Jam have also all announced their main acts for next summer, and Florida Georgia Line is only playing two of them.
Music
December 3, 2017
Minnesota Public Radio's Jim McGuin warms up the crowd before The New Standards' annual holiday show at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, Minn., Dec.

New Standards have a ball again even without holiday jingles

Review: Love songs, not yuletide classics, filled the weekend's all-star holiday concerts.
Music
December 2, 2017

Week's best classical: Superstars sings Schubert, Bach's 'Christmas Oratorio,'

Music
December 1, 2017
as Katy Perry performs at the Xcel Energy Center. [ Special to Star Tribune, photo by Matt Blewett, Matte B Photography, matt@mattebphoto.com, Decembe

Katy Perry just wants to have fun in arena spectacle at Xcel Energy Center

REVIEW: It was all about the props and production, not her personality or music.
Vikings
December 1, 2017
A 'very Minnesota' Super Bowl Live lineup announced for free concerts on mall

A 'very Minnesota' Super Bowl Live lineup announced for free concerts on mall

Music marathon to cast spotlight on dynamic Minnesota music scene.
Music
December 1, 2017
After 23 years as artistic director, Dale Johnson will ease into an advisory role with the Minnesota Opera next year.

Final act begins for Ohio farm boy who put Minnesota Opera on the map

Dale Johnson reflects on his quarter-century here as he eases into retirement.
Music
December 1, 2017

Minnesota Opera artistic director's top 10 includes five musicals

Music
November 30, 2017
The New Standards play three holiday shows at the State Theatre.

Twin Cities concerts of the week: Katy Perry, New Standards, Lennon tribute

Big gigs for the week of Dec. 1-8, also including Run the Jewels, Rufus Wainwright, Lindsey Stirling and the Staves with yMusic.

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