Chris RobertsThis week, a painter who explores light using photographic materials, a dance company inspired by issues, and an ensemble devoted to today’s compositions. (Want to be an Art Hound? Sign up!) Music theory masters student Anna Nelson appreciates the gusto and rigor with which the Arditti Quartet tackles new music. The Arditti Quartet is performing Read more →
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Archives for March 2014
Marianne CombsInstinct Art Gallery’s curator John Schuerman gathered together a group of artists who aren’t afraid to dig deep to create works that both delight and disturb. Read more →
Carousel inspired carnivalesque characters and the artist who paints them, a rapture in which only artists leave the earth, and the beauty and power of an Arabic musical virtuoso. (Want to be an Art Hound? Sign up!) The music of oud and violin virtuoso Simon Shaheen is extremely arresting and moving to choreographer and dancer Read more →
Critics find Theater Latte Da’s production of “Our Town” lively and rock-solid.
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The reviews are in for Guthrie Theater’s ‘Othello’ Read more →
Pianist Jeremy Denk’s had a string of successes lately. On Tuesday the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra will name him an artistic partner. Read more →
All My Relations Arts in Minneapolis is presenting a solo show of works by Maggie Thompson, a young woman who already displays a mature and nuanced artistic voice. A textile artist by training, the 24 year-old Thompson was born and raised in Minneapolis and is a member of the Fond du Lac Ojibwe. She graduated Read more →
Bullying in school — along with its psychological consequences — is a big topic these days, and Pillsbury Theatre’s latest production tackles it head on. “Gidion’s Knot” by Johnna Adams, takes place during a 90-minute parent/teacher conference between mother Corryn Fell (played by Aditi Kapil) and fifth grade teacher Ms. Clark (played by Laura Esping). Read more →
Minnesota Orchestra Principal Clarinetist Burt Hara has elected not to return to Minnesota after a one-year leave from his post. Last spring, amidst the Minnesota Orchestra lockout, Hara won a position with the Los Angeles Philharmonic; under their contract musicians are allowed to take one year leaves of absence to try out new positions before Read more →
Molly BloomThis week, an avant garde classical oasis in a Lowertown loft, an artist who paints the hands of artists, and a little bit of Vegas from a state directly to our south that shall not be named. (Want to be an Art Hound? Sign up!) Doomtree rapper Dessa is an adventurous spirit when it comes Read more →