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Music

Minnesota Orchestra earns rave reviews in New York

Minnesota Orchestra earns rave reviews in New York

Earlier this month, Osmo Vanska and the Minnesotans played Beethoven and "Kullervo" a big, dramatic piece by Sibelius, at New York's Carnegie Hall. The New York Times called that performance "riveting" and "thrilling."

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Iron Range wants Dylan to bring it all back home

Iron Range wants Dylan to bring it all back home

The Iron Range Tourism Bureau has launched an online campaign inviting Bob Dylan to return to the area where he grew up as Robert Zimmerman and perform a concert.

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Brothers in song

From their days playing in college bands through their time co-writing songs in Trip Shakespeare and their respective solo careers, Dan and Matt Wilson have shared the bond of music. They share some of their experiences and their music on Midmorning.

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Stars gather in Twin Cities to make feature film

Stars gather in Twin Cities to make feature film

The stars of "The Convincer," a feature film being shot around the Twin Cities, say they are enjoying working with a complicated script.
by Euan Kerr

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Duluth indie rockers Low reach for 'Heaven' with dance

Duluth indie rockers Low reach for 'Heaven' with dance

Duluth indie band Low is trying something very new about a very old subject as band members are collaborating with Minneapolis choreographer Morgan Thorson on "Heaven," a dance exploring religious ritual.
by Euan Kerr

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Mpls. musician 'Mad Ripple' talks with MPR's Chris Roberts

Mpls. musician 'Mad Ripple' talks with MPR's Chris Roberts

As a music writer and songwriter, Jim Walsh always looks for the meaning of life in a three minute pop song.
by Chris Roberts

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New SPCO season brings new work, lower ticket prices

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra announced Monday it's bringing in lower ticket prices, new work, and new artistic partners as part of its 2010-2011 season.
by Euan Kerr

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Black Pearl Sings and touches on difficult issues

Black Pearl Sings and touches on difficult issues

A new play at Penumbra Theater in St. Paul explores the relationship between an academic collecting slave songs and a woman prisoner who claims to have the songs the researcher needs.
by Euan Kerr

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Sweet Honey to rock Midmorning

Sweet Honey to rock Midmorning

The venerable acapella group Sweet Honey in the Rock draws on musical influences from folk to classical to gospel to fuse its smooth sound. The sweet melodies wrap around lyrics on the struggle for human rights.

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