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Music

New Classical Tracks: A bountiful package of musical memories

Leroy Anderson wrote a perennial holiday classic with his "Sleigh Ride." But it was only one of several pieces he wrote for this festive time of year. Now, they've all been brought together on one CD.
by Julie Amacher

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Fergus Falls marching band gets ultimate performance

Fergus Falls marching band gets ultimate performance

The upcoming inauguration of Barack Obama is a hot ticket. But one lucky group of teenagers in Fergus Falls will be there for sure.
by Tom Crann

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Folk music legend Odetta dies at 77

Folk music legend Odetta dies at 77

Odetta, the folk singer with the powerful voice who moved audiences and influenced fellow musicians for a half-century, has died. She was 77.

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Music and the shaping of humanity

Music and the shaping of humanity

A musician-turned neuroscientist suggests that evolution had a hand in how we respond to music. He chose six songs as examples of how we achieve cooperative goals like acquiring knowledge and love. He also explains why The Beatles' failure to imitate their musical heroes made them stars.

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New Classical Tracks: Fresh holiday offerings from John Rutter

New Classical Tracks: Fresh holiday offerings from John Rutter

The music of John Rutter and the Cambridge Singers has been a familiar part of the Christmas season for decades. But this new disc is their first all-new Christmas recording in 20 years.
by Julie Amacher

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Origins of Christmas music

Origins of Christmas music

Philip Brunelle sings the praises of early Christmas music and even the sillier songs we hear at this time of year. And he talks about how holiday music has changed over the years. You'll hear VocalEssence's Ensemble Singers perform Christmas songs, old and new, in MPR's Maud Moon Weyerhauser studio.

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Scribes poked fun at last great Minnesota recount

Scribes poked fun at last great Minnesota recount

Minnesota saw its last big recount battle in 1962. The following year, Twin Cities Newspaper Guild roasted the recount at its Gridiron Dinner with a little ditty sung to the tune of "I'm Looking Over a Four-Leaf Clover."

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New Classical Tracks: Yo-Yo Ma and friends celebrate the holidays

New Classical Tracks: Yo-Yo Ma and friends celebrate the holidays

A good time is had by all on this new album from cellist Yo-Yo Ma. It's a musical holiday party -- and the eclectic guest list includes Renee Fleming, Alison Kraus, Paquito D'Rivera, and James Taylor.
by Julie Amacher

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New Classical Tracks: Repeated patterns come to life

New Classical Tracks: Repeated patterns come to life

A new disc from La Pieta sketches a portrait of Philip Glass, and suggests the wide spectrum of feelings and moods that his music can evoke.
by Julie Amacher

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Minnesota Opera launches major initiative

Minnesota Opera launches major initiative

The Minnesota Opera is announcing a new multi-million dollar program called Minnesota OperaWorks that will make it a national leader in contemporary opera. And due to good luck, or good planning they've already raised more than half the funds.
by Euan Kerr

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