Best classical mashup - Liquid Music - 2015 Best of MN

April 14, 2016 at 8:47PM
Daniel Bjarnason conducts the musicians of the Minneapolis Music Company at the Amsterdam Bar and Hall in St. Paul May 6, 2014. The event was presented by the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Liquid Music Series. (Courtney Perry/Special to the Star Tribune)
Daniel Bjarnason conducts the musicians of the Minneapolis Music Company at the Amsterdam Bar and Hall in St. Paul May 6, 2014. The event was presented by the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Liquid Music Series. (Christy DeSmith — DML -/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Having just wrapped its third season, this bold experiment in musical cross-pollination presented by the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and varying partners may be dubbed a runaway success. Whether it's the haunting pop vocals of Julia Holter paired with the Spektral Quartet at Amsterdam Bar & Hall or local orchestra musicians playing compositions by Bryce Dessner of the rock band the National at the Walker, the series takes classical music down new, very modern paths for players and audiences. thespco.org

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