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Music

Schubert Club Competition Winners: Emily Anderson

Schubert Club Competition Winners: Emily Anderson

Several winners of the Schubert Club's Scholarship Competition visited Minnesota Public Radio to share their artistry. Among them is violinist Emily Anderson, 17, of Stillwater High School.
by Steve Staruch

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Finding sweetness through sadness

Finding sweetness through sadness

"A haunted landscape" is how Osvaldo Golijov describes the Schubert songs he arranged for soprano Dawn Upshaw and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. The composer and singer stopped by Minnesota Public Radio, listened to the original versions of the songs and explained how they made them their own.
by John Birge

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Director examines the human side of immigration

Director examines the human side of immigration

Film director Tom McCarthy is drawing raves for his new film "The Visitor." The film examines the complicated realities of U.S. immigration policy.
by Euan Kerr

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New Classical Tracks: A treasure trove of forgotten arias

New Classical Tracks: A treasure trove of forgotten arias

On his latest disc, tenor Rolando Villazon has delved into operatic scores from 19th century Italy, many of them unfamiliar even to opera buffs. His criteria? "If my heart beat faster, then I chose it."
by Julie Amacher

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Arts economy snapshot

Arts economy snapshot

Regional arts groups haven't yet felt the effects of an ailing economy, but they're concerned about the future.
by Chris Roberts

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VocalEssence announces 40th season

VocalEssence announces 40th season

The Twin Cities choral group VocalEssence will celebrate its 40th anniversary season in 2008-09 with a tour of England and a collaboration with six of Minnesota's most prestigious professional and community choirs.
by John Birge

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The joy of pipa

The joy of pipa

Gao Hong is the master of the ancient Chinese lute known as the pipa. Since arriving in Minnesota, she's taken the instrument into surprising new territories by collaborating with musicians from a diverse range of cultures and traditions. She's making her Carnegie Hall debut this month.
by Karl Gehrke

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The iconic independent record store

The iconic independent record store

Two independently owned record stores in the Twin Cites are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. Midmorning finds out what it takes to compete with the internet and stay in business.
by Mark Wheat

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Online releases reshape the music industry

Radiohead's decision to release it's most recent album online in October 2007 sent shock waves through the music industry. New online releases by Nine Inch Nails and R.E.M. indicate the future of music distribution may have arrived.

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An Orpheus for soprano, clarinet and dancers

An Orpheus for soprano, clarinet and dancers

Composer Ricky Ian Gordon is becoming a regular presence in the Twin Cities classical music and theater scene. He's back in town for a production of his music-theater-dance work, "Orpheus and Euridice."
by John Birge

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