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...
View ArticleMinn. 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....
View ArticleMiss 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...
View ArticleNew 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...
View ArticleGridiron 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...
View ArticleMill 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...
View ArticleMinn. 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...
View Article‘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”...
View Article‘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,”...
View ArticleProject 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...
View ArticleBest 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,...
View ArticleA 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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