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Music

Director says themes in Noel Coward's 'Brief Encounter' remain timeless

Director says themes in Noel Coward's 'Brief Encounter' remain timeless

It's been 70 years since Noel Coward's movie "Brief Encounter" became an international sensation, but the director of an acclaimed new theatrical adaptation says the story has lost none of its emotional punch. The production by the British Kneehigh Theater opens at the Guthrie in Minneapolis this weekend.
by Euan Kerr

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Rosanne Cash's ode to 'The List'

In 1973, Rosanne Cash's father Johnny Cash gave her a list of 100 songs every young musician should know. She puts her own spin on a handful of those songs in her latest album.

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Minnesota Opera announces new season

Minnesota Opera announces new season

The Minnesota Opera's 2010-2011 season, announced today, includes a world premier adaptation of a novel and film about the rise of fascism in Italy in the 1930's.

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The Current celebrates first five years

The Current celebrates first five years

Five years ago, 89.3 in the Twin Cities became the Current. Three of the DJs who were there at the start talked with Tom Crann about those first five years of the station.
by Tom Crann

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Friendship, love of music drives chamber group 'Accordo'

Friendship, love of music drives chamber group 'Accordo'

Chamber music is sometimes defined as the music of friends, written for small clusters of musicians and played in intimate settings and a new Twin Cities-based chamber group called "Accordo," epitomizes that spirit of friendship.
by Chris Roberts

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Opera explores modern themes in Queen Elizabeth's story

Opera explores modern themes in Queen Elizabeth's story

In an age where TV dramas claim to be 'ripped from the headlines,' the Minnesota Opera's new show envisions Queen Elizabeth I of England as the world's first "Cougar."
by Euan Kerr

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Grammy winners on Midmorning

Grammy winners on Midmorning

The 52nd annual Grammy Awards are on Sunday, with Beyonce, Lady, Gaga, and Taylor Swift among the nominees. Midmorning replays Grammy winners interviewed by Kerri Miller in 2009: Dave Pirner, Bela Fleck, and Roger McGuinn.

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Shawn Colvin's storytelling through song

Shawn Colvin's storytelling through song

Her biggest hit, "Sunny Came Home" showed audiences that Shawn Colvin could write songs that were intriguing as they were catchy. Colvin talks about her singing and songwriting influences.

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Local songstress Dessa celebrates new CD release

One of the more anticipated local CDs in recent years has hit the stores, and rapper and songstress 'Dessa' will celebrated the release of "A Badly Broken Code" at the Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis Friday night.
by Chris Roberts

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Study finds untapped potential in Native American art

Study finds untapped potential in Native American art

A new University of Minnesota study suggests that if helped, Native American artists could become a major economic asset to the state.
by Euan Kerr

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