Since MPR was founded in 1967, our studios have been a regular stop for the world's master musicians, composers, and conductors. Additionally, in partnership with Minnesota Orchestra and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, MPR has recorded interviews and performances with many incredible visiting musicians and leaders in the classical music world, such as Bobby McFerrin, Osmo Vänskä, and Neville Marriner, to name a few. The Archive at MPR has preserved these interviews to make them accessible to you. Enjoy this collection which includes unique conversations occasionally combined with performance highlights and excerpts, as well as reports on the local classical scene.
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May 31, 1981 - Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Layton "Skip" James visit Saint Paul Sunday Morning in the studio. Program includes commentary by host Bill McGlaughlin and interview segments where Italian Renaissance and Baroque styles are discussed.
June 7, 1981 - Calliope, a Renaissance band, visit Saint Paul Sunday Morning in the studio. Program includes commentary by host Bill McGlaughlin, instrument presentations, and interview segments.
June 21, 1981 - Soprano Lucy Shelton visits Saint Paul Sunday Morning in the studio. Program includes commentary by host Bill McGlaughlin and interview segments. Members of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra accompanying Shelton are Timothy Paradise, clarinet; and Layton James, piano/harpsichord.
July 5, 1981 - Guitarists Sharon Isbin and Jeffrey Van visit Saint Paul Sunday Morning in the studio. Program includes commentary by host Bill McGlaughlin and interview segments.
July 19, 1981 - New World String Quartet visit Saint Paul Sunday Morning in the studio. Program includes commentary by host Bill McGlaughlin and interview segments. The members of quartet discuss communication within the group and how they rehearse.
August 1, 1981 - On this Weekend program, MPR’s Bob Potter talks with classical pianist Jeffrey Siegel about his work, composition, public enjoyment of classical music, and “Keyboard Conversation” program at Summerfest. Siegel also answers listener questions.
November 8, 1981 - Ward Swingle and The Swingle Singers visit Saint Paul Sunday Morning in the studio. Program includes commentary by host Bill McGlaughlin and interview segments.
December 5, 1981 - Midday’s Bob Potter talks with virtuoso violinist Pinchas Zukerman about his role as The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra musical director and conductor. Zukerman discusses arts funding, censoring of certain composers, orchestra alignment, and recording. He also answers listener questions. Program includes music elements.
December 20, 1981 - Saint Paul Sunday Morning presents a Christmas program with commentary by host Bill McGlaughlin and performances by the Dale Warland Chamber Singers, members of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra string section, and Phillip Brunelle.
December 27, 1981 - The Canadian Brass visit Saint Paul Sunday Morning in the studio. Program includes commentary by host Bill McGlaughlin and interview segments.