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When I’m doing tasks like cooking, exercising or cleaning.

When I’m reading or studying, for example.

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I attend a few shows a year, but it’s not a large part of my life.

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I know what I like and rarely stray from my favorites.

I’m open to new things, but there are classics for a reason.

I relish discovering the new and unfamiliar.

When it comes to listening to music …

I like folk, bluegrass and more traditional forms.

If it’s improvised and cool, I’m there.

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Rooted in Black music history in the Americas and worldwide.

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Exploring traditional music cultures from around the world.

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In celebration of summer, we're bringing classical music out of the concert hall and to a waterfront near you as part of Pop Up Classical. From Aug. 1-4, Classical MPR and the 

, a classical concert venue on wheels, to towns across Minnesota. 

The series kicks off Wednesday, Aug. 1, in Excelsior, on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, at 

, on the shores of Lake Pepin, in Lake City. On Friday, Aug. 3, the Concert Truck will pop up by the statues of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox at the 

On Saturday, Aug. 4, Pop Up Classical will celebrate Lake Superior as the winner of 

 with three performances along the North Shore — at 

. The Water Main, MPR News and Classical MPR will host these pop-up celebrations featuring the Concert Truck and tributes to Lake Superior in the form of music, spoken word, photography and more.

The Concert Truck

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Joe Trucano is the production assistant for Pipedreams from American Public Media. He is an active organist, cellist and pianist in the Twin Cities with degrees from the Eastman School of Music and Concordia College, Moorhead.


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In celebration of summer, we're bringing classical music out of the concert hall and to a waterfront near you. Pop Up Classical's celebration of Minnesota's most loved lakes is touring the state Aug. 1-4.


Pop Up Classical: The Concert Truck 2017 - Warming Up

Pop Up Classical tours Minnesota's most loved lakes with Concert Truck

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