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Music

Young composer Nico Muhly draws wide range of fans

Young composer Nico Muhly draws wide range of fans

Nico Muhly isn't 30 years old yet, but the protege of Phillip Glass is already recognized as a major force in contemporary classical music. Tonight and tomorrow he will perform a program of chamber music at the Southern Theater in Minneapolis.
by Euan Kerr

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An instrument to soothe the soul

An instrument to soothe the soul

A small company in Stillwater has given birth to a new musical instrument called the Reverie Harp, which is so easy to play that anyone can make beautiful music. The harp is becoming a hit with therapists, patients and their loved ones, who use it to calm stressful times.
by Marianne Combs

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New Classical Tracks: Dvorak and Victor Herbert

New Classical Tracks: Dvorak and Victor Herbert

Dvorak's beloved Cello Concerto took inspiration from a surprising source -- a concerto by Victor Herbert, best known for operetta standards like "Babes in Toyland." On a new disc, Gautier Capucon plays both pieces, and the Herbert turns out to be a delightful surprise.
by Julie Amacher

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Randy Weeks performs on Radio Heartland

Randy Weeks performs on Radio Heartland

Sometimes a fresh change of scenery can spark the creative process. That's the story behind Randy Weeks' latest album, "Going My Way."
by Dale Connelly

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After 30 years, metal band Anvil becomes an overnight success

After 30 years, metal band Anvil becomes an overnight success

Friday night, some longtime unsung heroes of heavy metal music played in Minneapolis. Members of Anvil have been rocking together since the early 1970's and they are credited as being a formative influence on many of the big name bands today. Yet despite playing regularly for more than 30 years, until recently they were relatively unknown. That's changed as a result of a new documentary.
by Euan Kerr

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Eric Bibb performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Eric Bibb performs in the Radio Heartland studio

Eric Bibb has a unique background. He was born in the U.S., but has lived out of the country for nearly two decades, calling Helsinki, Finland his home now. So he brings a fresh perspective to blues music and his latest album, "Get Onboard."
by Dale Connelly

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New Classical Tracks: Brazilian impressions

New Classical Tracks: Brazilian impressions

When the Brazilian pianist Ernesto Nazareth played for 1920s film audiences, his music got as much attention as the movies he was ostensibly introducing. A new disc celebrates Nazareth's elegant, evocative art.
by Valerie Kahler

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'The Power of Two: Duos Concert' from Radio Heartland

'The Power of Two: Duos Concert' from Radio Heartland

Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman, Lou and Peter Berryman and Storyhill all come together at the Fitzgerald Theater for Radio Heartland's "The Power of Two: Duos Concert" hosted by Dale Connelly.
by Dale Connelly

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Carmen Souza Band performs on Radio Heartland

Carmen Souza Band performs on Radio Heartland

It's difficult to pin down Carmen Souza's background. Her musical influences are jazz, gospel, soul, world music from Europe, the U.S., the Mediterranean and Africa. And she now lives in London.
by Dale Connelly

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Choral ensembles join forces for new Dominick Argento work

Choral ensembles join forces for new Dominick Argento work

VocalEssence and other regional choral groups gather for a performance of a new piece by Dominick Argento and other works.
by John Birge

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