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Music

Netrebko reveals the beauty of Russian opera

Netrebko reveals the beauty of Russian opera

Soprano Anna Netrebko is newly anointed royalty in the opera world. Her latest recording is a collection of some of the most beautiful songs and arias from the Russian repertoire.
by Julie Amacher

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Writer Charles Baxter remembers Dorati

Writer Charles Baxter remembers Dorati

As a boy during the 1950s, writer Charles Baxter often visited Northrop Auditorium to hear Antal Dorati conduct the Minneapolis Symphony. As the Minnesota Orchestra celebrates Dorati's 100th, Baxter offers a remembrance.

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Dorati's recordings put the Minneapolis Symphony on the map

Dorati's recordings put the Minneapolis Symphony on the map

No orchestra today equals the feat, but during the 1950s the Minneapolis Symphony sold millions of recordings thanks largely to its conductor, Antal Dorati.
by Karl Gehrke

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A young violinist matures into Mendelssohn

A young violinist matures into Mendelssohn

The second CD by young Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti intrigues the listener with a world premiere and demonstrates her ability to handle one of the great classical standards.
by Julie Amacher

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Living with focal dystonia

Living with focal dystonia

A world-renowned flutist takes her career in a new direction after being diagnosed with a perplexing neurological disorder.
by Alison Young

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Lang Lang does his bit to balance musical trade

Lang Lang does his bit to balance musical trade

With his new release, "Dragon Songs," pianist Lang Lang brings his personal foray into Chinese-American cultural exchange full circle.
by Julie Amacher

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A review of the local music scene

The Current's Mark Wheat will be in the studio with Gary Eichten to talk about "The Year in Local Music."
by Mark Wheat

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Three CDs top the stack of '06 Classical Tracks

Three CDs top the stack of '06 Classical Tracks

A Norwegian guitarist, a German chorus and a local orchestra produced Julie Amacher's favorite CDs of 2006.
by Julie Amacher

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Still caroling after all these years

Still caroling after all these years

When was the last time a group of well bundled wassailers rang your doorbell and started singing songs of the season? We've found evidence that the tradition of Christmas caroling is hanging in there, at least in the Twin Cities.
by Chris Roberts

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Minnesota Orchestra draws national attention

Minnesota Orchestra draws national attention

The Minnesota Orchestra is garnering national attention. Minnesota Public Radio's arts commentator, Dominic Papatola, explores how this century-old orchestra got there.

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