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Music

New Classical Tracks: Kindred spirits

New Classical Tracks: Kindred spirits

Andrew Manze and Richard Egarr have been acclaimed for their deft teamwork in the Baroque repertoire. On their new disc, they investigate the rarely heard violin sonatas of the young Franz Schubert, and find infectious, beguiling music.
by Julie Amacher

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Emerging composers learning the score

Emerging composers learning the score

Seven emerging composers are in town this week for the Minnesota Orchestra's 7th Annual Composer Institute. The event culminates on Friday with Osmo Vanska conducting each of the composers' works in concert. Minnesota Public Radio's Melissa Ousley is there and shares her impressions.
by Melissa Ousley

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Skrowaczewski's flute extravaganza

Skrowaczewski's flute extravaganza

Minnesota Orchestra principal flutist Adam Kuenzel pushes the technical and sonic possibilities in the premiere of a new concerto by Stanislaw Skrowaczewski. Kuenzel spoke with host Alison Young and demonstrated both the beauty and wildness of Skrowaczewski's "Fantasia for Flute and Orchestra."
by Alison Young

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Finding success through Bach

Finding success through Bach

Pianist Simone Dinnerstein has become one the hottest artists in classical music for her performances of Bach's "Goldberg Variations." During a visit to Minnesota Public Radio, she spoke with host Melissa Ousley and played music from Bach's keyboard masterpiece.
by Melissa Ousley

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Dan Wilson enjoys his 'Free Life' in Minnesota

Dan Wilson enjoys his 'Free Life' in Minnesota

Minneapolis music veteran Dan Wilson, of Trip Shakespeare and Semisonic, has just released his first solo album. MPR's Cathy Wurzer talked with him about the new album and the song-writing process with collaborators like The Dixie Chicks and Sheryl Crow.
by Jim Bickal

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Jerry Springer guests' bizarre secrets become opera

Jerry Springer guests' bizarre secrets become opera

The bizarre secrets and infidelities of the guests on the Jerry Springer TV show are confessed through song in the Minneapolis Musical Theatre production of "Jerry Springer - The Opera."
by John Birge

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New Classical Tracks: A young violinist plays music of love and intensity

New Classical Tracks: A young violinist plays music of love and intensity

Lisa Batiashvili's new disc includes two Finnish violin concertos: the classic concerto of Jean Sibelius, and a haunting new work by Magnus Lindberg, dedicated to her.
by Julie Amacher

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Radiohead ushers in a new era of music distribution

Radiohead ushers in a new era of music distribution

The recording industry may have won a victory when a Duluth woman was found guilty of illegally downloading music, but critics say the record companies are clueless when it comes to the future of music distribution. Radiohead's new album may be a sign of things to come.

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Chuck Love spins for the world

Chuck Love spins for the world

Minneapolis native Chuck Love is a "house DJ." You might not have heard the name, but within the field he's internationally known. What sets Chuck Love apart from most other house DJ's is that he considers himself first and foremost a musician, and he plays several instruments during his live shows.

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Ordway, arts groups form new partnership

Ordway, arts groups form new partnership

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, along with the Minnesota Opera, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Schubert Club have announced a new arts partnership.
by Marianne Combs

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