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Arts & Culture

Coppock on SPCO: 'The first thing is to restore confidence in the artistic enterprise'

By Michael Anthony | 05/14/13

Of Mayor Chris Coleman's role in resolving the lockout, Coppock said, "He held their feet to the fire. It was a really impressive display of community leadership."

Doubt set
Arts & Culture

Exploring 'Doubt' — a play, a film, and now an opera

By Michael Anthony | 01/24/13

Commissioned by Minnesota Opera as part of its seven-year, $7 million New Works Initiative, “Doubt” will open a two-weekend run Saturday at the Ordway Center.

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Arts & Culture

Whatever happened to the campaign song?

By Michael Anthony | 11/01/12

Who hears voices raised in full-glottal abandon praising the virtues of these eager public servants (alphabetically), Obama and Romney?

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MinnPost Asks

Maria Schneider on composing, her CDs, the SPCO — and her Windom roots

By Michael Anthony | 09/28/12

Maria Schneider, who has been called “the foremost big-band composer of her generation,” is recording and performing this week with the SPCO.

Still from Nabucco
Arts & Culture

Minnesota Opera at 50: Thriving, with an engaging, auspicious 'Nabucco'

By Michael Anthony | 09/25/12

Though there have been bumps in the road over the years, Minnesota Opera seems to have proved that a company can thrive without always playing it safe.

Politics & Policy

'Seeking the Infinite': a superb chronicle of Skrowaczewski's extraordinary life

By Michael Anthony | 12/22/11
The conductor, now 88, and others provide insight into the man who led the Minnesota Orchestra for 19 years – and into events during his tenure as well.
Politics & Policy

'Silent Night' and 'All Is Calm' depict Christmas truce of 1914

By Michael Anthony | 11/09/11
On Christmas Eve, enemy soldiers mingled, exchanged food and souvenirs, sang carols and even played a game of soccer.
Politics & Policy

Acme Comedy Co. celebrates 20 years of stand-up

By Michael Anthony | 11/01/11
In the late '90s, "Every day seemed like it might be my last one," says owner Louis Lee. But Acme, whose alums include Louis C.K., Lewis Black and Jim Gaffigan, is going strong.
Politics & Policy

Stephen Paulus and son Greg collaborate on 'TimePiece' for Minnesota Orchestra

By Michael Anthony | 09/29/11
Stylistically, said Stephen Paulus, "there are really three genres in this piece: classical symphonic, jazz and electronic, and it all kind of merges together."
Politics & Policy

Witty and wise 'Cosi' is in good hands at Minnesota Opera

By Michael Anthony | 09/27/11
Director Peter Rothstein's chief conceit for the production is that Don Alfonso, our "philosopher," acts as a stage manager who cues the events of the story as if they were all predetermined.