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New Classical Tracks - Simone Dinnerstein (Extended)

Pianist Simone Dinnerstein finishes her pandemic trilogy
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To repair, Tesfa Wondemagegnehu looks to home and beyond

To repair, Tesfa Wondemagegnehu looks to home and beyond

John Birge interviews Tesfa Wondemagegnehu about his project “To Repair” and his upcoming three-day conversation series, “Let’s Not Go Back To Normal: Racial Reckoning, Repair, and Reconciliation” which opens Thursday night in Minneapolis.

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Artists will perform in a benefit concert for Ukrainian families
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Listen live: Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason performs Tuesday at the Ordway
Listen to the Oscars' best scores from the '30s and '40s
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Henry T. Burleigh and his new American sound

Henry T. Burleigh and his new American sound

Baritone Henry T. Burleigh, who worked with Antonin Dvorak, is a forgotten figure in American music history. Find out how they helped create a new identity for American sound in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

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Creating peace across borders

Creating peace across borders

Yo Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble asks, “What happens when strangers meet?” The idea of "creating peace across borders" is on many people’s minds now, and that’s the focus of this week’s Extra Eclectic, with Steve Seel.

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Six works that celebrate Ukraine's distinctive musical heritage
Singer Marian Anderson triumphed over obstacles

Singer Marian Anderson triumphed over obstacles

Contralto Marian Anderson sang her way to the top. Despite racism and sexism, she found support from first lady Eleanor Roosevelt and sang at the Lincoln Memorial. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

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Pianist Steven Beck celebrates composer George Walker

Pianist Steven Beck celebrates composer George Walker

In this week’s New Classical Tracks, pianist Steven Beck celebrates composer George Walker by recording all of Walker’s piano sonatas in his new album, ‘George Walker: Five Piano Sonatas.’ Enter for a chance to win the CD!

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