Vaughn Ormseth
15 Collection Items
- Classical staff Brian Newhouse, Vaughn Ormseth, Mindy Ratner discuss the early days
Classical staff Brian Newhouse, Vaughn Ormseth, Mindy Ratner join Jack El-Hai to talk about the early days of MPR’s Classical station. In this MPR 50th anniversary interview, the staff talks about how the station started, how important the station is to the community, and the future of MPR Classical.
- "The Firebird" by Igor Stravinsky
Netherlands Symphony performs "The Firebird" by Igor Stravinsky
- A profile of Sigurd Olson, and his impactful book "The Singing Wilderness"
There's a piece of paradise in northeastern Minnesota. It's called the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA). Admirers credit the book "The Singing Wilderness," published in 1956, as part of the inspiration for creating the wilderness area; and they credit author Sigurd Olson for putting into words the reasons humans need wilderness. However, his views inflamed critics who feared Olson and other wilderness advocates worried more about habitat than humans.
- Finland's Spirit: Rautavaara
MPR’s Vaughn Ormseth takes a look at Einojuhani Rautavaara, one of Finland’s best-loved composers. Rautavaara has come to Minnesota with new work, "Finlands Spirit: Rautavaara." The premiere is sponsored by the Plymouth Music series, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota and St. Olaf College.
- Saint Paul Sunday: Anonymous 4 - Honoring Ursula
Female vocal ensemble Anonymous 4 bring the music of Hildegard of Bingen to Saint Paul Sunday. Anonymous 4 perform the festal chants Hildegard composed to honor Ursula, a fifth-century saint who, along with the 11,000 women she inspired, chose martyrdom over forced pagan marriage.
- Saint Paul Sunday Morning: Canadian Brass
The Canadian Brass visit Saint Paul Sunday Morning in the studio. Program includes commentary by host Bill McGlaughlin and interview segments.
- Saint Paul Sunday Morning: Dale Warland Chamber Singers, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra String Section, and Phillip Brunelle
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.
- Saint Paul Sunday Morning: Ward Swingle, Swingle Singers
Ward Swingle and The Swingle Singers visit Saint Paul Sunday Morning in the studio. Program includes commentary by host Bill McGlaughlin and interview segments.
- Saint Paul Sunday Morning: New World String Quartet
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.
- Saint Paul Sunday Morning: Sharon Isbin & Jeffrey Van
Guitarists Sharon Isbin and Jeffrey Van visit Saint Paul Sunday Morning in the studio. Program includes commentary by host Bill McGlaughlin and interview segments.
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