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Music

SPCO concerts mix spiritual and secular, rock and classical

SPCO concerts mix spiritual and secular, rock and classical

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's "Liquid Music" series explores worlds that don't often mingle.
by Euan Kerr

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SPCO extends contract two years

SPCO extends contract two years

The new agreement, which runs through June 2018, restores some of the musicians' salary concessions in the orchestra's 2013 deal to end a musician lockout.
by Euan Kerr

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Minnesota Orchestra reports balanced budget

Minnesota Orchestra reports balanced budget

The orchestra announced that cost savings and strong giving had allowed it to beat predictions of a deficit.
by Euan Kerr

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The Beatles at the Met: 50 years ago today

The Beatles at the Met: 50 years ago today

Fifty years ago, the Beatles performed live at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington. It was their first and only visit to Minnesota -- and the only stop that didn't sell out on their U.S. tour.
by MPR News Staff

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Fergus Falls band to recreate a 1970s-era variety show

The Fergus Falls-based band Daniel will perform at the Nomad World Pub in Minneapolis every Thursday this month.
by Cathy Wurzer

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40 years ago: 'Jive Talkin'' tops the charts

The Bee Gees' hit single was a comeback of sorts as the band reinvented itself as a disco act.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Live music returns to the 7th Street Entry

The 7th Street Entry and The Depot Bar and Restaurant reopened over the weekend after part of a ceiling collapsed at the adjoining First Avenue mainroom Wednesday.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Anton Armstrong celebrates 25 years as conductor of St. Olaf Choir

Anton Armstrong celebrates 25 years as conductor of St. Olaf Choir

Anton Armstrong is celebrating his 25th anniversary as conductor of the St. Olaf Choir this year.

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Duluth orchestra, Iranian composer make music history

Duluth orchestra, Iranian composer make music history

Hooshyar Khayam accepted a commission from the Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra, and the result is the world premiere of "Kalileh."
by Dan Kraker

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