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Music

Making it new for the Minnesota Orchestra

Making it new for the Minnesota Orchestra

A leading indicator of the Minnesota Orchestra's interest in new music is its annual Composer Institute, which culminates in a public concert Friday. Behind the effort is the orchestra's resident advocate for contemporary composers, Aaron Jay Kernis.
by Karl Gehrke

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For James Galway, Mozart is magic

For James Galway, Mozart is magic

On his latest recording, "My Magic Flute," James Galway celebrates the composer who has been his constant companion since childhood: Mozart.
by Julie Amacher

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Giving thanks

Giving thanks

As Thanksgiving brings family together to share food and gratitude, "Giving Thanks" brings together music, stories and writers that contemplate the meaning of the holiday.

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Where the Buffalo Philharmonic roams

Where the Buffalo Philharmonic roams

Great American music to celebrate a great American holiday: Julie Amacher reviews a new Copland collection devoted to works inspired by the spacious American prairie.
by Julie Amacher

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Carlton County's historic songs

Carlton County's historic songs

Some kids in Cloquet have found a different way to learn about their history. They've been working all week with folksinger Charlie Maguire, composing songs about the region.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Miss Minnesota's musical mission

Miss Minnesota's musical mission

The reigning Miss Minnesota is a violist who is traveling the state as an advocate for music education. She stopped by Minnesota Public Radio to play and talk with Steve Staruch about the importance of music in lives of young students.

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The Honeydogs are back making sweet sounds

The Honeydogs are back making sweet sounds

Adam Levy is known for writing music with a social conscience. He talks with Kerri Miller about how his experiences as a social worker have informed his songwriting, and later in the day he talked with the Current's Steve Seel about the Honeydogs' new CD "Amygdala."

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Scandinavian singers create northern harmony

Scandinavian singers create northern harmony

The members of Trio Mediaeval are three singers who bring together three distinct musical styles: polyphonic medieval music from England and France, Norwegian folk songs and contemporary music.

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The BBC Symphony shows its Bohemian side

The BBC Symphony shows its Bohemian side

Czech conductor Jiri Belohlavek took the helm of the BBC Symphony Orchestra this past summer. On their first recording, featuring two Dvorak symphonies, he shares his innate knowledge of Czech music with his new ensemble.
by Julie Amacher

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Michael Steinberg recalls the beginning of a lifetime love

Michael Steinberg recalls the beginning of a lifetime love

After writing three analytical books about classical music, Twin Cities critic Michael Steinberg takes a more personal approach in his latest book, "For the Love of Music."

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