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SPCO's Liquid Music new season expands reach and offerings

SPCO's Liquid Music new season expands reach and offerings

The next Liquid Music series will present nine performances at Twin Cities venues and a "virtual residency" that fuses music from an innovative Berlin ensemble and the band Polica.
by Euan Kerr

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MnOrch renews contract with conductor Vanska

MnOrch renews contract with conductor Vanska

The new deal comes just days after the orchestra's return from a historic tour of Cuba, which captured international attention. Musicians also ratified a contract Tuesday.
by Euan Kerr

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A look back on the MN Orchestra's historic Cuban tour

A look back on the MN Orchestra's historic Cuban tour

MPR News' Euan Kerr recaps the highlights. Listen to the orchestra perform the Cuban and U.S. national anthems with a standing, tearful audience singing along.
by Euan Kerr

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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.
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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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