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Music

Minnesota Orchestra announces $40M expansion

Minnesota Orchestra announces $40M expansion

The Minnesota Orchestra today announced a $40 million expansion of Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.
by Euan Kerr

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The Baldwin Sisters together on Radio Heartland

The Baldwin Sisters together on Radio Heartland

Christina Baldwin and Jennifer Baldwin Peden perform together in a production of "Sister Stories," commissioned for them by Nautilus Music Theater.
by Dale Connelly

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Guy Maddin revisits 'The Saddest Music in the World'

Guy Maddin revisits 'The Saddest Music in the World'

Twin Cities movie fans can look forward to a distinctly odd experience tomorrow night as maverick Canadian director Guy Maddin visits for a screening of his film "The Saddest Music in the World."
by Euan Kerr

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Pretenders to play at Orpheum following animal rights complaint

The Pretenders will now play Aug. 19 at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis instead of at the Minnesota Zoo after musician Chrissie Hynde expressed concern over animal treatment.

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Michael Steinberg on Beethoven's 'Missa Solemnis'

Michael Steinberg on Beethoven's 'Missa Solemnis'

MPR classical host Steve Staruch talks with the Minnesota Orchestra's Michael Steinberg about the Beethoven "Missa Solemnis," in the final concert of the orchestra's 2008-2009 season.
by Steve Staruch

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The Orange Mighty Trio performs on Radio Heartland

The Orange Mighty Trio performs on Radio Heartland

Local "bluegrassical" trio, The Orange Mighty Trio, performs songs from their new album in the studio.
by Dale Connelly

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SPCO and South Dakota Symphony pick up ASCAP award

SPCO and South Dakota Symphony pick up ASCAP award

The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra are being honored for playing music by contemporary American composers.
by Chris Roberts

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Lady sings the blues

Lady sings the blues

Bettye LaVette stunned the audience at the last Kennedy Center Honors with a version of The Who song "Love Reign O'er Me". It's an example of the sometimes surprising music choices of the soul singer who is finally gaining a wider audience.

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Minnesota Orchestra's Jorja Fleezanis looks back on her career

Minnesota Orchestra's Jorja Fleezanis looks back on her career

Master violinist Jorja Fleezanis prepares to leave her leadership role as the concertmaster of the Minnesota Orchestra. She joins Midmorning to talks about her career as the lead violinist, and how an orchestra comes together on even the toughest pieces.

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Clarinetist Stanley Drucker retires from NY Philharmonic

Clarinetist Stanley Drucker retires from NY Philharmonic

Stanley Drucker joined the New York Philharmonic in 1948 at the age of 19. He's retiring as the orchestra's principal clarinet at the end of the season. Tomorrow night, he will perform his last solo work, a concerto that's just as old as his tenure with the Philharmonic: Aaron Copland's Clarinet Concerto.

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