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Balsom's playing is polished brass

Balsom's playing is polished brass

Alison Balsom's warm, rich tone helps to accentuate the softer, more mysterious side of the trumpet.
by Julie Amacher

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Chuck Klosterman speaks to love, hate, and relevancy

Chuck Klosterman speaks to love, hate, and relevancy

Writer and cultural critic Chuck Klosterman dropped by The Current studios to talk to Mary Lucia about Britney Spears and how Nickelback is the new Soundgarden.
by Mary Lucia

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VocalEssence remembers Rosa Parks with music

VocalEssence remembers Rosa Parks with music

Composer Hannibal Lokumbe says being in the presence of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks has affected everything he does. Lokumbe's oratorio honoring Parks is the centerpiece of the annual "Witness" concert by the Twin Cities choral group VocalEssence.
by John Birge

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The Duchess of Coolsville

The Duchess of Coolsville

She has had over three decades of success performing jazz, pop and every genre in between. Midmorning talks with Rickie Lee Jones.

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Where Schumann wanders, Biss follows

Where Schumann wanders, Biss follows

On his latest solo recording, 26-year-old pianist Jonathan Biss generates fiery sparks of passion and reveals tender moments of reflection in two major piano works by Robert Schumann.
by Julie Amacher

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Meant for the Met?

Meant for the Met?

For aspiring young singers, the Metropolitan Opera auditions are an important step in building a career. Minnesota Opera resident artist Jamie-Rose Guarrine hopes this weekend's regional auditions in St. Paul will work that way for her.
by Steve Staruch

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Weekend warriors create a world of songs

Weekend warriors create a world of songs

The Twin Cities indie rock band Army Defense has hundreds of songs in its recording vault. But chances are you won't hear any of them. That's because the only fans Army Defense members truly want to please are each other.
by Chris Roberts

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SPCO's newest partner makes his debut

SPCO's newest partner makes his debut

The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra's newest "artistic partner" is a French pianist who's also collaborating with the Berlin Philharmonic and Carnegie Hall. Pierre-Laurent Aimard is making his debut in his newest role with the SPCO this week.
by John Birge

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The greatest love songs of all time

The greatest love songs of all time

It's a Valentine's Day tradition at The Current. With the help of his fans, Mark Wheat assembles a list of the greatest love songs of all time. The Current's listeners have to wait until 7 p.m. to hear what made the list, but Midday listeners get a special sneak preview.
by Mark Wheat

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Yo-Yo Ma keeps alive the passion

Yo-Yo Ma keeps alive the passion

Music is meant to be shared, and no one knows that better than Yo-Yo Ma. Over the past 30 years, the gifted cellist has explored many of his musical passions with some of the greatest musicians of our time. On his new disc, "Appassionato," he opens his book of musical memoirs.
by Julie Amacher

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