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Prince's first posthumous collection, '4Ever,' released with new song
The 40-track compilation includes a 1982 tune that was shelved, "Moonbeam Levels."
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Har Mar Superstar reflects Mpls. riverfront in gorgeous new video
Local filmmaker Phil Harder crafted a shiny, cool clip for "How Did I Get Through the Day?"
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Best concerts of the week: Farewell Milwaukee at Turf Club, Ike Reilly Assassination at First Ave
Your guide to the Twin Cities' must-see shows this week.
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A music critic's lament for Mill City Nights (no, really)
The corporate-run Warehouse District rock club closes in two weeks after a peculiar four years.
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Schubert Club concert re-creates 19th-century violin licks by Norwegian player Ole Bull
A Schubert Club concert re-created the sound of violinist Ole Bull.
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Gifts for music lovers: 7 new books to pair with classic albums
What to buy for the audiophile on your shopping list? These new books pair nicely with classic albums.
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Leonard Cohen: 'Born with the gift of a golden voice'
Over six decades, singer Leonard Cohen pondered love and mortality.
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Poliça starts 'new band' with Berlin orchestra for St. Paul concert
A concert featuring music by Poliça and a Berlin-based orchestra is Liquid Music's most ambitious yet.
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Metallica, Jimmy Fallon rock out 'Enter Sandman' on toy instruments
Metallica stopped by "The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon" on Wednesday night to perform a very special version of "Enter Sandman" — on classroom musical instruments.
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Judge bars Mixed Blood Theatre's claim against Prince estate
The Minneapolis theater, which took a financial hit when a benefit at Paisley Park was canceled, still hopes for a settlement of its $348,000 dispute.
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How big (and expensive) is Minnesota Opera's 'Das Rheingold'?
The Wagner opera requires an enormous orchestra, which forced the company to get creative with its resources.
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Minnesota Orchestra conductor Skrowaczewski in stable condition after stroke
The conductor, 93, who led the Minnesota Orchestra, is recovering after surgery.
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Prince's estate sues Jay Z over streaming rights to late star's music
The battle has festered for months in Carver County District Court, but on Tuesday, NPG Records Inc. and NPG Music Publishing — Prince's music entities — escalated it with the federal lawsuit.
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For Vänskä and Minnesota Orchestra, Mahler's Sixth lives in its details
REVIEW: Decisions made by the conductor and in the rehearsal room paid off in a powerful but unsentimental performance.
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Minnesota Opera goes bold and big for its 'Rheingold'
REVIEW: Production places big orchestra on stage and features a strong cast led by Greer Grimsley.
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Xcel Center announces Bruno Mars and a NKOTB, Paula Abdul throwback tour
Bruno Mars is planning for a busy 2017, including an 85-city tour that will land at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Aug. 5.
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Winstock 2017 will be biggest yet: Urban, Gilbert, Little Big Town
Urban just played a sold-out Target Center show and could be the festival's biggest draw yet.
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