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Gordon was introduced to classical music as a child, going to symphony concerts as young as 6.
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YourClassical Story: Watching his mother perform encouraged Gordon's love for classical music

YourClassical Story: Gordon Rosine

On this episode of YourClassical Story, Gordon Rosine from Shoreview, Minn., shares how he has loved classical music his whole life due to watching his mother perform piano with the local symphony. Soon, however, he was the one to take the stage.

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