December 17, 1980 - MPR’s Nancy Fushan talks with Libby Larsen, a local composer; and John Olive, resident playwright at Actors Theater, about their musical collaboration of O. Henry’s Gift of Magi into a musical.
August 10, 1981 - David Porter, professor and lecturer of classics and music at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, attempts to lighten the mood of classical music by playing with a 2x4 board.
August 17, 1981 - Pianist David Porter provides commentary on Charles Ives.
May 23, 1982 - NPR’s Connie Goldman interviews singer and songwriter Judy Collins.
November 12, 1984 - MPR’s Gary Eichten gets music critic Jon Bream’s take on the music phenomenon of Prince and the genius of his artistry.
December 27, 1984 - MPR’s Gary Eichten profiles the local bar band Willie and the Bees as the band prepares to call it quits. Segment presents an interview with band founder Willie Murphy about the band and their sound.
June 26, 1991 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten interviews Father Frankie Perkovich, the fourth person to be named into the Polka Hall of Fame. Father Perkovich is known for performing and promoting the Polka Mass.
May 27, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten chats with Frank Bencriscutto (aka Dr. Ben), University of Minnesota band leader, who is stepping down from his position after 30+ years. Bencriscutto describes the uniqueness and importance of concert bands.
July 9, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews member of The Rupert’s Orchestra about the closing of Rupert’s Nightclub in Golden Valley.
July 13, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with a member of the organization that hosts Movie and Music in the Park series at Loring Park on the edge of downtown Minneapolis.