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Warren Mack

Warren Mack is a fifth-generation lawyer. He's also a pilot, a writer and the newly named chair of the Minnesota Orchestra Board. He and his wife, Linda, have been season-ticket holders for decades. Warren is also a crypto-cellist: he plays only when no one is around.

While most guests on Music with Minnesotans share their favorite recordings, Warren brought his favorite cellist with him. Tony Ross, principal cello with the Minnesota Orchestra, plays Bach and Cassado on this week's Music with Minnesotans.

Bach: "Prelude" from Suite for Solo Cello No. 1

Bach: "Sarabande" from Suite for Solo Cello No. 4

Cassado: "Fantasia" from Suite for Solo Cello

Dvorak: "Allegro" from Concerto for Cello and Orchestra with the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Seiji Ozawa and cellist Mstislav Rostropovich. DG 1999802

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Steve Staruch can be heard on Classical Minnesota Public Radio from 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays, including hosting Music with Minnesotans, Regional Spotlight and Friday Favorites. Prior to joining the staff of MPR in 2004, Steve presented a variety of radio programs on WCAL in Northfield, Minn., where he created an immensely popular call-in program, and on WXXI in Rochester, N.Y. Outside radio, Steve also enjoys work as a freelance tenor and violist. Steve and his wife, Naomi, enjoy traveling, gardening and hosting dinner parties.


Steve Staruch

Warren Mack is the chair of the Minnesota Orchestra. Most guests on Music with Minnesotans bring in their favorite recordings. Mack is bringing in his favorite cellist, Tony Ross, principal cello of the Minnesota Orchestra. Cello favorites and a chat about our great orchestra are on this week's Music with Minnesotans.


courtesy Fredrikson & Byron P.A.

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