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Movie Blog: Minn. Opera & Herrmann’s Magnum Opus

By Eric Henderson, WCCO Bernard Herrmann was a superstar movie composer almost before the concept of brand-name movie composers was even thinkable. He wrote music for the two most critically-acclaimed...

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Minn. Opera Returns To Iron Range In May

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Opera is returning to the Iron Range next week. The opera will hold a residency with the Chisholm Public Schools, Virginia High School and local arts organizations....

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Miss Minnesota Visits WCCO Fair Booth

Miss Minnesota Natalie Davis of Dassel paid a visit to Dave Lee at the WCCO Radio State Fair Booth. Davis talked about her reign as Miss Minnesota, and mentioned she will sing opera when she competes...

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New Minn. Opera Company To Stage Outdoor Mpls Show

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A new Minnesota opera company plans to stage its first production under the stars next summer. The Mill City Summer Opera debuts with “Pagliacci” inside the historic Ruin Courtyard...

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Gridiron Star Now Eyes A Future On Broadway

EDEN PRAIRIE (WCCO) – In high school, he was a standout athlete in football and in track at Eden Prairie. But Malik Johnson’s life is about to take a completely different turn. But instead of becoming...

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Mill City Summer Opera Returns To Mpls. In July

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Opera buffs will have a chance to hear Rossini’s popular comedy, “The Barber of Seville,” in the ruins of a Minneapolis mill this summer. The Mill City Summer Opera returns with its...

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Minn. Opera To Stage Free Outdoor Performances

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Opera plans to present free outdoor concerts next month. “Opera Under the Stars” will feature a performance of Puccini’s “La Boheme.” Performances are scheduled June 14...

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‘Shining,’‘Tosca, ‘Flute’ Among Minnesota Opera Offerings

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Opera has announced it will present five operas in its next season including the world premiere of “The Shining.” Based on the Stephen King novel, “The Shining”...

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‘Manchurian Candidate’ To Make Opera Debut At St. Paul’s Ordway

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Take a little brainwashing, add a few political assassinations and stir in a villainess evil enough to rival Lady Macbeth. The enduring result is “The Manchurian Candidate,”...

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Project Opera Director Honored With Alumni Concert

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Opera’s training program for young people is holding an alumni concert to celebrate Dale Kruse’s final year as music director. After 11 years, Kruse is leaving as...

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Best Operas In Minnesota

The term “opera” is not a 360-degree separation from other theatrical and musical entertainment. Once the only form of pop culture, opera was banned as risqué. In an about-face, around the gilded age,...

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A 7-Eleven Is Blasting Opera Music To Stop Crime & Loitering

JACKSONVILLE, FL (CBS Local) – A Florida 7-Eleven has come up with a novel way to deal with panhandlers and would-be thieves in their store: play opera music. The Jacksonville convenience store has...

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