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• They Might Be Giants perform in The Current Studios
  Nearly 30 years into their career together, the Johns of They Might Be Giants - Flansburgh and Linnell - have just released their 14th studio album, the entertaining and educational "Here Comes Science." Continuing in their recent vein of children's music, the album touches on plenty of scientific topics, like paleontology, astronomy and chemistry.November 3, 2009
• SPCO names new Principal Timpanist
  Twenty-something Michael Israelievitch has just been named Principal Timpani of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. It was a grueling (but thorough!) audition and he feels ready to take on his new role.November 2, 2009
• Organist, composer Paul Otto Manz dies at age 90
  The acclaimed organist and composer Paul Otto Manz died Wednesday evening in St. Paul, at the age of 90.October 29, 2009
• David Bazan performs live in The Current studios
  After nearly 15 years as a band member and side-project collaborator, David Bazan has finally released his debut solo album, "Curse Your Branches", on Barsuk Records. Bazan began his songwriting career as a member of Pedro the Lion in 1995, and has since collaborated with Vic Chesnutt, Micah P. Hinson, and many others.October 28, 2009
• New Classical Tracks: Dudamel Discoveries
  On a new disc, classical music's newest superstar offers music by Beethoven, Mahler, and others-the kind of music, he says, that can change lives.October 27, 2009
• Ann Reed on Radio Heartland
  Ann Reed performs songs from her new album, "Where The Earth Is Round"October 23, 2009
• The cast of the musical "Buddy" on Radio Heartland
  The cast from the History Theatre's production of "Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story" performs on Radio Heartland.October 23, 2009
• Leonidas Kavakos plays Bach
  Leonidas Kavakos performed with the Minnesota Orchestra at Carnegie Hall last spring - depending on the kindness of Jorja Fleezanis and a loan of her violin when his instrument suddenly failed. He still managed to wow the audience receiving a standing ovation and he'll wow us tonight at the Ordway.October 22, 2009
• Birds of Virginia performs in The Current studios
  Birds of Virginia celebrated the release of their debut album "Trees at Dusk" in October, 2009.October 22, 2009
• Conductor Simon Halsey joins VocalEssence for British Invasion
  British conductor Simon Halsey joins VocalEssence for a British Invasion of the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 8 pm.October 22, 2009
• Top European choral conductor brings program to Minneapolis
  One of the world's top choral conductors, Simon Halsey, is in Minnesota to lead a performance by VocalEssence and he says Minnesota has an international choral reputation.October 20, 2009
• Andrew Altenbach begins his tenure with the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra
  The St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra calls its first concert of the 2009-2010 season "New Beginnings." It's the first concert of a new season, featuring the "New World" Symphony and the debut of the orchestra's new conductor, Andrew Altenbach.October 20, 2009
• New Classical Tracks: Beethoven for Cello
  Two young Americans delve into the fun, and the fury, of Beethoven.October 19, 2009
• Maria Muldaur's new album goes back to her roots
  Blues and pop singer Maria Muldaur always has performed and promoted American roots music. Her latest work hearkens back to her days playing in jug bands, before she became a pop star with hit song Midnight at the Oasis.Midmorning, October 19, 2009
• Zoo Animal performs in The Current studios
  A product of rural Minnesota, Holly Newsom leads Zoo Animal with her smooth, alto vocals reminiscent of Cat Power. Joined by Tim Abramson on bass and Thom Burton on drums, Zoo Animal constructs clean rifts and catchy rock.October 18, 2009

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