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The Art of Collaboration
First of all, Happy New Year to everyone, and thank you for continuing to take an interest in this blog. If you had…
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Program Notes for Gidon Kremer with Kremerata Baltica, February 8
Tonight’s program features music by Dmitri Shostakovich, whose entire career was conducted within the confines of the Soviet Union. Opening each half is a…
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January 13 Deadline Approaching for the 2014 Schubert Club Scholarship Competition
91st Annual Schubert Club Scholarship Competition The 2014 Schubert Club Scholarship Competition will take place on Saturday, March 8 at Macalester College and Saturday, March…
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Happy Holidays to one and all!
The Schubert Club Office will be closed from Dec 24-Jan 2. My blog posts will resume on January 6. Until then, I wish you all a…
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Schubert Club Offices will be closed Dec 24 – Jan 2
The Schubert Club Offices will be closed starting December 24, 2013 at noon until January 2, 2014. During this time, ticket sales will still be…
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Is there any meaning left in Christmas Carols?
It’s mid-December and the attack of the background holiday music is in full swing. Shops, restaurants, elevators and any building that plays background music –…
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How do new pieces of classical music come into existence?
How do new pieces of classical music come into existence? Of course there’s a nice simple answer here – composers write them! One day I’ll invite…
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Who appears in our International Artist Series and why?
Every so often, I learn from subscribers of an artist they would love to hear on our International Artist Series. I welcome all suggestions –…
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Give Thanks for Local Talent
Having just presented a recital by two of the highest caliber international soloists, Christian Tetzlaff and Lars Vogt, last week at the Ordway, I’d like…
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What Classical Music Might Learn From the Circus
I will resist the urge to get too distracted with parallels between the circus acts and classical music, though a couple of funny images do…
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February Accordo Date Change
Due to an unavoidable scheduling conflict for several of the Accordo members, the date of the February Accordo concert has been changed from Monday, February…
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Look, DO Touch – Changes at The Schubert Club Museum
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about our intention to bring The Schubert Club Museum to life. Located in downtown St Paul’s historic Landmark…