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MN Orchestra looks ahead after triumphant Cuban tour

MN Orchestra looks ahead after triumphant Cuban tour

Cuban audiences gave the orchestra a warm welcome and declared it an important step toward normalizing relations with the United States. Many musicians said they are eager to return.
by Euan Kerr

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The Minnesota Orchestra's trip of firsts comes to a close

The Minnesota Orchestra's trip of firsts comes to a close

The orchestra returns home today, after two concerts in Cuba's national theater, rehearsals and master classes with students and youth orchestras, and a cultural exchange many say they won't soon forget.
by Euan Kerr

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Minnesota Orchestra takes the stage in Havana, Cuba

Minnesota Orchestra takes the stage in Havana, Cuba

The orchestra spent the day preparing in a special joint rehearsal with the Cuban National Youth Orchestra.
by Euan Kerr

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Minnesota Orchestra connects with music students in Havana, Cuba

Minnesota Orchestra connects with music students in Havana, Cuba

Euan Kerr reports on the the Minnesota Orchestra's historic trip to Cuba, including a visit to a music school in Havana.
by Euan Kerr

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Minnesota musicians, Cuban students share a global language

Minnesota musicians, Cuban students share a global language

As their historic concert nears, members of the Minnesota Orchestra take time to mentor aspiring young musicians in Havana.
by Euan Kerr

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Complex preparations made MN Orchestra's Cuba trip possible

Complex preparations made MN Orchestra's Cuba trip possible

From locating a plane large enough to carry instruments to securing U.S. government permission for a direct flight to Havana, the Minnesota Orchestra's trip to Cuba required fast and intense planning.
by Euan Kerr

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For orchestra musicians, thrill of Cuba trip tempered by fear over instruments

For orchestra musicians, thrill of Cuba trip tempered by fear over instruments

An international treaty worries Minnesota Orchestra musicians with instruments that contain ivory and tortoiseshell. The orchestra is documenting when instruments were made to ensure musicians can bring them home.
by Euan Kerr

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'Crazy idea,' Cuban ties sped MN Orchestra's return to Havana

'Crazy idea,' Cuban ties sped MN Orchestra's return to Havana

The ensemble this week will become the first North American orchestra to perform in Cuba in over a decade. Minnesota leaders worked a back channel to make it happen.
by Euan Kerr

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Vänskä says MN Orchestra's Cuba trip will show 'we are back'

Vänskä says MN Orchestra's Cuba trip will show 'we are back'

In an interview with Tom Crann, the music director of the Minnesota Orchestra explains why he's confident that the group's Cuba trip will be a success.
by Eric Ringham

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Hurray for the Riff Raff's political anthem

Hurray for the Riff Raff's political anthem

Hurray for the Riff Raff is performing Friday night at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis.
by Phil Picardi

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