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Youa Vang

Writer Youa Vang shares a playlist of music that's helped spur her creativity at the keyboard.


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Piano Trio in F Minor, Op. 65: III. Poco Adagio

Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: I. Adagio - Moderato

Mozart: Symphony No. 25 in G Minor, K. 183: I. Allegro con brio

Mendelssohn: Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 30: No. 1. Andante espressivo in E Flat, MWV U 103

Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64: II. Andante

Swan Lake, Op. 20a, Danse des cygnes: II. Andante

Harvest II.

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Classical music to knock writer's block

Joan Schubert

Young children enjoy moving and responding to all types of music - and listening to classical music is a good place to start. Watch as their joyful enthusiasm and imagination ignite, and you may enjoy the experience with them!


Lullabies

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Activities: Children and classical music

Activities to do with young children while listening to classical music

Alison Young

Dr. Victoria Elmer listens to classical music while doing surgery at Regions Hospital to stay calm, focused and soothed - but her connection with music goes far beyond her work,  reaching her on a deeply visceral level.


Dr. Victoria Elmer and Alison Young

Music with Minnesotans

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Classical music that keeps surgeons focused

With a career spanning 37 years, Major General Shellito enlisted in the active-duty Army and went to Vietnam as a Mobile Advisory Team Senior Advisor. His awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, and Bronze Star among many others. General Shellito was instrumental in establishing the state's "Beyond the Yellow Ribbon" initiative, which is now the foundation of a national program to reintegrate National Guard and Reserve military service members following deployments.


General Larry Shellito

Music has long been a part of the armed services, but General Larry Shellito says he became a classical music fan while listening to a classical music radio show in Vietnam. He shares online two pieces he has always loved.


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Classical music to knock writer's block

Activities: Children and classical music

Classical music that keeps surgeons focused

Music to rev us up with General Larry Shellito

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