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Celebrate Neville Mariner's 100th with a classic Minnesota Orchestra concert

Celebrate Neville Mariner's 100th with a classic Minnesota Orchestra concert

Monday, April 15, marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Neville Marriner. He was the music director of the Minnesota Orchestra from 1979 to 1986. To mark the occasion, we're going back to a concert from April 2008, when he served as guest conductor. Melissa Ousley and Brian Newhouse host this special encore. Listen now!

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Arbor Day tradition aims to put trees in ground while easing political tensions at Capitol

Arbor Day tradition aims to put trees in ground while easing political tensions at Capitol

For the past several decades, two Democrats and two Republicans in the Minnesota House have passed out trees on Arbor Day as a brief respite from political tensions at the Capitol.

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Enter now for the Karin Larson YourClassical Prize

Enter now for the Karin Larson YourClassical Prize

Attention, aspiring amateur musicians across Minnesota who are 14 to 28: YourClassical MPR is excited to announce the Karin Larson YourClassical Prize, celebrating women in classical music. Submit your performance now for your chance to win $20,000!

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April 23 in Music History: Happy birthday, Aaron and Bryce Dessner

April 23 in Music History: Happy birthday, Aaron and Bryce Dessner

Wilco released 'Yankee Hotel Foxtrot'; The Rolling Stones released 'Sticky Fingers'; the Ramones released their debut album; David Gedge of the Wedding Present got some birthday presents; Roy Orbison was born; and Johnny Thunders of The New York Dolls passed away, Today in Music History.