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Music

VocalEssence celebrates its 40th season

VocalEssence celebrates its 40th season

Minnesota is one of the best places in the country to hear choral music. There are many reasons why. At the top of the list of choral music movers is Minneapolis' Philip Brunelle, who founded VocalEssence four decades ago.

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SPCO kicks off 50th season

SPCO kicks off 50th season

The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra is kicking off its 50th anniversary season this weekend. The opening concerts are tonight and tomorrow at the Ordway Center.
by Karl Gehrke

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Singer Janis Ian reminisces about her career on the edge

Singer Janis Ian reminisces about her career on the edge

At age 15, Janis Ian recorded a song that many considered too controversial for its time. Forty years later, her autobiography of the same title, "Society's Child," describes how music has guided her life through early protest concerts, and shored up her social causes today.

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New Classical Tracks: A piano concerto by a veteran of classic rock

New Classical Tracks: A piano concerto by a veteran of classic rock

Jon Lord, best known as part of the group Deep Purple, has also had a lifelong involvement with classical music. His new piano concerto is influenced by Bach and Dave Brubeck, and takes its title from D. H. Lawrence.
by Julie Amacher

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New Classical Tracks: The King's Singers cover Billy Joel, Sting, and James Taylor

New Classical Tracks: The King's Singers cover Billy Joel, Sting, and James Taylor

In "Simple Gifts," the King's Singers bring their signature a cappella sound to songs like Helplessly Hoping and She's Always a Woman. It's a successful venture into a fraught category -- crossover.
by Valerie Kahler

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A sesquicentennial choral tour of Minnesota

A sesquicentennial choral tour of Minnesota

Audiences at the State Fair on Saturday can tour Minnesota through choral music. Six choirs from around Minnesota will perform specially commissioned music reflecting the diverse histories, landscapes and people of the state.
by Karl Gehrke

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Pulitzer prize-winning 'Fences' opens tonight in St. Paul

Pulitzer prize-winning 'Fences' opens tonight in St. Paul

Tonight is opening night for Penumbra Theatre's latest production, "Fences" by August Wilson. The Pulitzer prize-winning play is part of Wilson's "20th Century cycle".

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State Fair show will celebrate 150 years of Minnesota statehood

State Fair show will celebrate 150 years of Minnesota statehood

One of the special Minnesota State Fair attractions this year is the Big Top State Fair Chautauqua. It will present a mixture of music and lectures celebrating 150 years of Minnesota statehood.
by Euan Kerr

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New Classical Tracks: Percy Grainger's 'Chosen Gems'

New Classical Tracks: Percy Grainger's 'Chosen Gems'

Percy Grainger is best remembered as a pianist, but he made a significant contribution to the band repertoire. A new disc from a leading British band reveals the range of sonorities that he gets from the woodwinds and brass, and the range of his musical curiosity.
by Julie Amacher

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