Weekend picks in theater, movies and more
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Twin Cities or elsewhere in the region? Classical MPR host John Birge offers his picks for the weekend of Jan. 24.
John Birge
- Host, Classical Music
- jbirge@mpr.org
John Birge has been hosting, producing and performing classical music for more than 25 years. Since 1997, he has been hosting on Minnesota Public Radio's Classical Music Service. He played French horn for the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestra and performed with them on their centennial tour of Europe in 1995. He was trained at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Eastman School of Music and Interlochen Arts Academy.
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Weekend picks in classical music, theater and more in the Twin Cities and beyond
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Twin Cities or elsewhere in the region? Classical MPR host John Birge offers his picks in classical music, theater and more for the weekend of Jan. 17.
Weekend picks in classical music, theater and more in the Twin Cities and beyond
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Twin Cities or elsewhere in the region? Classical MPR host John Birge offers his picks in music, theater and more around the Twin Cities and beyond.
Weekend picks in classical music, movies and more include Trumpet Day
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Twin Cities or elsewhere in the region? Classical MPR host John Birge offers his picks in classical music, theater and more for the weekend of Nov. 15, including Trumpet Day at the University of Minnesota.
Weekend picks in classical music, theater and more in the Twin Cities and beyond
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Twin Cities or elsewhere in the region? Classical MPR host John Birge offers his picks in classical music, theater and more for the weekend of Nov. 8.
Weekend picks in classical music, opera and more in the Twin Cities and beyond
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Twin Cities or elsewhere in the region? Classical MPR host John Birge offers his picks in classical music, theater and more.
Weekend picks in classical music, opera and more in the Twin Cities and beyond
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Twin Cities or elsewhere in the region? Classical MPR host John Birge offers his picks in classical music, theater and more.
Weekend picks in classical music, theater and more in the Twin Cities and beyond
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Twin Cities or elsewhere in the region? Classical MPR host John Birge offers his picks in classical music, theater and more.
Weekend picks in classical music, theater and more in the Twin Cities and beyond
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Twin Cities or elsewhere in the region? Classical MPR host John Birge offers his picks in classical music, theater and more.
Mad about Madeline: The Arianna Quartet loves its summer home at Madeline Island Chamber Music
Classical MPR host John Birge caught up with the Arianna Quartet after its 17th summer at Madeline Island.
This is the most beautiful thing you'll hear all day
Join Classical MPR host John Birge every weekday at 9 a.m. in May for the most beautiful thing you'll hear all day. This music, specially chosen to make a place for space and grace in your day, is part of MPR's Call to Mind initiative for Mental Health Month.
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Hear host John Birge's conversation with Brooklyn Rider about its Friday night concert with Ragamala Dance Company at the O'Shaughnessy in St. Paul.
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Mark Benninghofen, Sally Wingert, and Jason Hansen visited Classical MPR to talk with John Birge about Theater Latte Da's new production of Sondheim's 'A Little Night Music.'
Abbie Betinis premieres new Christmas carol for 2018, 'Little Fir Tree'
Abbie Betinis continues a family tradition begun in 1922 by her great-grandfather by composing Christmas carols. Listen now to the world premiere of this year's holiday treat from the Minnesota composer, 'Little Fir Tree.'
Pulling out all the stops for Michael Barone's 50th anniversary
Michael Barone is celebrating a truly amazing 50 years with Minnesota Public Radio this month. Listen as he reminisces with John Birge about some of his favorite moments from the past five decades.
'Carmen' is never run of the mill at Mill City Summer Opera
'Carmen' comes to Mill City Summer Opera in the person of mezzo-soprano Audrey Babcock, a singer whose passion for the title character extends even beyond Bizet's opera. Listen to her sing the 'Habanera,' and hear more from co-star Adam Diegel.
Guthrie Theater presents the timeless classic 'West Side Story'
The timeless themes of Leonard Bernstein's 'West Side Story' remain as relevant as ever, especially with Marc Koeck and Mia Pinero in the lead roles at the Guthrie Theater. Listen to their performances of three songs from the musical, recorded live in our studio.
Theater Latte Da's 'Assassins' puts on a highly topical show
'Assassins' is a powerful 1991 musical by Stephen Sondheim, onstage now in Minneapolis from Theater Latte Da. We invited the cast to sing two songs from the production and talked with director Peter Rothstein, and music director Jason Hansen about this amazing show.
Abbie Betinis premieres new Christmas carol for 2017, 'Touch Hands'
Composer Abbie Betinis continues a family tradition begun in 1922 by her great-grandfather by writing a new carol every year. For the 17th consecutive year, Betinis premieres this year's carol on Classical MPR. Her new carol is called 'Touch Hands.'
Moveable Feast: Minnesota wineries and cideries
The Minnesota Drinking Guide continues with the state's best wineries, which have been around for decades, and cideries, the latest trend in local drinking.