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Ariana Kim is a violinist who has an appetite for music outside of the classical tradition. She recently went to India on a five-month sabbatical to study Carnatic music. Everything she learned during that trip appears on her latest recording titled '(un)common thread.'

Watch Kim's performance of her own composition for violin and looping pedal, 'Migrating Home,' through the 🔗 in bio!

#studio #classicalviolin #violin #loopingpedal #contemporarymusic #newmusic by @yourclassical

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We asked the players of @minnesotawinds: what instrument would you pick OTHER than your own?

Do you have an instrument you wish you could play? Drop it in the comments and check out more from the Minnesota Winds ensemble at the link in our bio.
�#MinnesotaWinds #WindEnsemble #ClassicalMusic #Musicians #Bandlife #MinnesotaMusic #InstrumentSwap #YourClassical #ConcertBand #mpr by @yourclassical

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Ariana Kim is a violinist who has an appetite for music outside of the classical tradition. She recently went to India on a five-month sabbatical to study Carnatic music. Everything she learned during that trip appears on her latest recording titled '(un)common thread.'

Watch Kim's performance of her own arrangement of 'Bahudari,' an improvisatory Carnatic raga, through the 🔗 in bio!

#studio #classicalviolin #violin #indianraga #ragamusic by @yourclassical

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YourClassical’s first-Friday-of-the-month series returns for a new season — by celebrating the new season! The theme for October is COLOR: What piece of classical music captures the idea of color for you? Send your ideas to host Tom Crann, then listen Friday starting at 3 p.m. Find the link in bio.

#classicalmusic #publicradiomusic #mpr @minnesotapublicradio by @yourclassical

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Earlier this summer, violinist Ariana Kim joined host Julie Amacher in studio for an afternoon of recording and conversation about her latest album '(un)common thread.' Kim, a violinist with an appetite for music outside of the classical tradition, recently went to India on a five-month sabbatical to study Carnatic music. Everything she learned during that trip appears on the recording, which connects pieces from a variety of composers through a single theme: improvisation.

Listen to their conversation and Kim's performances through the 🔗 in bio.

#studio #classicalviolin #violin #indianraga #ragamusic by @yourclassical

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Watch as violinist Ariana Kim speaks with host Julie Amacher about what she learned during her sabbatical in India, including the technique behind performing a Western violin in Indian raag style.

Kim is a violinist who has an appetite for music outside of the classical tradition. After a five-month sabbatical to study Carnatic music in India, everything she learned during that trip appears on her latest recording titled '(un)common thread' — an album that connects pieces from a variety of composers through a single theme: improvisation.

Listen to the complete interview through the 🔗 in bio!

#studio #classicalviolin #violin #indianraga #ragamusic by @yourclassical

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For almost 30 years, the incomparable John Birge has been your morning companion on YourClassical, weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m. John recently retired, and his long-time friend and colleague, Steve Seel, is thrilled to be taking the baton. Join us in welcoming Steve by catching his first show on Monday, October 5th on the air and at the 🔗 in bio. by @yourclassical

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'Classically Training' host Aerin O’Malley visits the Minnesota Opera to answer her next big question: what is opera? This week, she asks the experts for some opera recommendations. To learn more about opera, watch the new episode of 'Classically Training' at the 🔗 in bio. by @yourclassical

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On Friday, Sept. 25, the @minnorch began its season-opening celebrations with Music Director @thomassondergard leading a program starring guest pianist Vadym Kholodenko in Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 2, as well as a unique performance of the 1910 version of Stravinsky's 'The Firebird,' featuring visuals by Video Designer and Director @talrosner. Listen to the concert now through the #prokofiev2

📷 Darrell Owens

#stravinsky #minnesotaorchestra #seasonopener #thefirebird #prokofiev #pianoconcerto #prokofiev2 taken in Orchestra Hall (Minneapolis) by @yourclassical

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Guest conductor Cynthia Johnston Turner (@cjohnstonturner) leads the @minnesotawinds in a performance of 'Unfurl' by @katherinebergman from the ensemble's first-ever season finale. Listen to the complete performance through the 🔗 in bio.

#windband #classicalmusic #newmusic #classicalcomposer #fiddleheadfern taken in Orchestra Hall (Minneapolis) by @yourclassical

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Thank you @cantussings for joining us in studios to record music and anecdotes for this year's 'Songs of Thanks,' a Thanksgiving special that weaves together stories and songs celebrating gratitude and community.

Follow @yourclassical for updates on 'Songs of Thanks' and check out the 🔗 to explore our previous Holiday specials.

#thanksgiving #songsofthanks #vocalensemble #singersofinstagram #givingthanks by @yourclassical

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Earlier this year, French composer and organist Jean-Baptiste Robin (@jeanbaptisterobinofficial) joined Pipedreams host Michael Barone at the Catholic Church of St. Olaf (@saint_olaf_church) in downtown Minneapolis, where they spoke about music, the organ and Robin's career.

Watch as Robin performs 'Plein Jeu' by François Couperin. A defining sound of the French Classical tradition, this piece showcases the organ at its most complete and resonant.

Listen to Robin and Barone's conversation on French music through the 🔗 in bio.

#pipeorgan #pipeorganmusic #organists #baroquemusic #churchmusic #frenchmusic by @yourclassical

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