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SPCO management: Counter-proposal does not meet savings mark

SPCO management: Counter-proposal does not meet savings mark

Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra management says a contract counter-proposal from the musicians' negotiating committee still does not save enough to meet the orchestra's needs.
by Euan Kerr

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Labor talks at SPCO apparently fruitless

Labor talks at SPCO apparently fruitless

Contract talks between musicians and management at the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra broke up for the day on Saturday, apparently without an agreement.
by Euan Kerr

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The Current explores the music of Eau Claire

The Current explores the music of Eau Claire

Justin Vernon of Bon Iver is just one of many artists to come out of the vibrant Eau Claire music scene, which is the subject of a special edition of The Local Show on our sister station The Current this Sunday. DJ David Campbell discussed the show with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Preview of the new Bob Dylan album

MPR's Cathy Wurzer previews the new Bob Dylan album, Tempest.

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11th annual Selby Avenue JazzFest brings music, pride

11th annual Selby Avenue JazzFest brings music, pride

The Selby Avenue JazzFest takes place tomorrow in St. Paul featuring a variety of jazz music styles throughout the day and into the evening. The festival, in its 11th year, has helped revitalize Selby Avenue -- a once troubled area that has undergone an economic transformation in recent years.
by David Cazares

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Orchestra contract talks a matter of money vs. artistry

Orchestra contract talks a matter of money vs. artistry

As the Minnesota Orchestra and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra both approach contract deadlines with their musicians, they are wrestling with how to find a model for the future that keeps them financially stable while also preserving the quality of their music.
by Euan Kerr

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Minn. Orchestra seeks big cut in musician salaries

Minn. Orchestra seeks big cut in musician salaries

Minnesota Orchestra management today said it is looking to reduce its musicians' average salaries by more than $40,000 a year.
by Euan Kerr

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Do the Twin Cities need 2 orchestras?

Do the Twin Cities need 2 orchestras?

Both the Minnesota Orchestra and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra are currently negotiating new contracts with their musicians. Both organizations face multi-million dollar deficits, and no one involved in the talks expects quick resolution. But even as the collective bargaining proceeds, some people in the larger community will ask whether Minnesota needs two world-class orchestras.
by Euan Kerr

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MPR News Primer: Orchestra contract negotiations

MPR News Primer: Orchestra contract negotiations

The Minnesota Orchestra faces tough financial times as management and musicians to try to work out new contracts.
by Euan Kerr and Paul Tosto

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Twin Cities composer brings big band sound to 21st century

Twin Cities composer brings big band sound to 21st century

The rich improvisational heritage of big band music in its heyday lives on in today's bands under the direction of composers and leaders who know how to fuse tradition with contemporary styles. Among them is a Twin Cities trumpeter who aims to bring the music into the 21st century.
by David Cazares

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