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Music

Local musicians want Legacy Amendment money

Local musicians want Legacy Amendment money

The Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment approved by Minnesota voters last November is expected to raise approximately $55 to $60 million a year for the arts. Artists and arts groups from every discipline are hoping to get a chunk of that money.
by Chris Roberts

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New Classical Tracks: Enticing Vivaldi

New Classical Tracks: Enticing Vivaldi

On a new disc, two of today's top violinists get together to play double concertos by Vivaldi. It's a playful, virtuosic musical conversation with a rare sense of partnership.
by Julie Amacher

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VocalEssence celebrates 40th anniversary with tour of England

VocalEssence celebrates 40th anniversary with tour of England

The Minnesota choir, VocalEssence is treating audiences in the United Kingdom to a uniquely American choral sound. They will perform in some famous venues, including King's College. And they have a few special treats planned for Inauguration Day.
by Tom Crann

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Audio slideshow: Building harps

An audio slideshow featuring harp maker Gary Stone of Red Wing, Minn.

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Chamber orchestras flock to St. Paul

Chamber orchestras flock to St. Paul

For the next month, the Twin Cities will play host to an extraordinary orchestral event. Four of the worlds top chamber orchestras will join the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra for what's believed to be the first ever International Chamber Orchestra Festival.
by Euan Kerr

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New Classical Tracks: Bach, in the present time

New Classical Tracks: Bach, in the present time

Anne-Sophie Mutter's new disc pairs Bach's two violin concertos with a new piece written for her by Sofia Gubaidulina. Mutter finds that there's an intellectual and a spiritual element that unites both composers.
by Julie Amacher

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New Classical Tracks: Best of '08

New Classical Tracks: Best of '08

Beethoven symphonies, a little-known concerto and wide-ranging American fare were among the stand-out discs of the past year.
by Valerie Kahler

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A tradition of carols continues

A tradition of carols continues

Christmas Eve is a time for tradition, and we continue what has become a holiday tradition for Minnesota Public Radio by featuring a new Christmas carol written by composer Abbie Betinis.
by John Birge and Tom Crann

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Making the Scene: an Oral History of Twin Cities Rock

Making the Scene: an Oral History of Twin Cities Rock

"Making the Scene: An Oral History of Twin Cities Rock," traces the evolution of the local-music scene from the mid-1960s through the '90s, through the eyes and ears of key figures from each decade.

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New Classical Tracks: Enchanting, Exhilarating: Choral Works from Latvia

New Classical Tracks: Enchanting, Exhilarating: Choral Works from Latvia

The nation of Latvia, on the Baltic Sea, has a rich musical tradition, but in 1975, one choir discovered that there was a dearth of Christmas music for them to perform in concert, and decided to do something about it.
by Julie Amacher

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