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Music

New CD illuminates classic choral music

New CD illuminates classic choral music

The English ensemble called The Sixteen is renowned for performances that span the great European choral tradition. Julie Amacher finds the group's new CD, "Into the Light," illuminating.
by Julie Amacher

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An American violin pioneer's legacy goes on record

An American violin pioneer's legacy goes on record

Like many violinists, Rachel Barton Pine looks to the past for great musical models. But the name Barton Pine most esteems is not Heifetz or Kreisler; it's Maud Powell. Her new recording pays tribute to this great American violinist of the late 19th century.
by Julie Amacher

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SPCO and musicians reach new contract

SPCO and musicians reach new contract

The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and its musicians have reached a new five-year contract agreement which increases the length of the SPCO season from 34 to 40 weeks.
by Chris Roberts

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Fiddler explores music to die for

Fiddler explores music to die for

Hardanger fiddle music is not exactly a chart topper in this country. Even so, a Minneapolis musician is devoting her life to helping audiences appreciate the centuries-old Norwegian musical tradition. Karen Torkelson Solgard is also giving the music an unmistakable American accent.
by Dan Olson

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Between saloon and salon, there's ragtime

Between saloon and salon, there's ragtime

A new CD called "Rhapsody in Ragtime" explores not only straight-ahead rags by usual suspects like Scott Joplin but also explores the rag-influenced writings of jazz greats Fats Waller, Bix Beiderbecke and Eubie Blake.
by Valerie Kahler

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A sneak peek at the Fringe Festival

Fans of the Minnesota Fringe Festival can get a sneak preview of this year's event. For two nights at the Ritz Theater in Minneapolis, the festival is featuring "Fringe For All," a show which offers an early look at what's on tap this year.
by Julie Siple

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MPR Fakebook with Laurie Lindeen

MPR Fakebook with Laurie Lindeen

The Current Fakebook returned with its final show of the series' first season as The Current's Mary Lucia welcomed Minneapolis-based musician and author Laurie Lindeen, along with a cast of rock worthies to help tell Lindeen's story.
by Mary Lucia

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Allegro, Adagio, Presto change-o

Allegro, Adagio, Presto change-o

Does it take magic to get kids excited about the symphony orchestra? A Chicago percussionist hopes so. He calls himself "The Amazing Carrington."
by Karl Gehrke

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