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Listen to a musical celebration of John Williams for his 93rd birthday
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A birthday Valentine for John

A birthday Valentine for John

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel highlights John Williams’ best scores and stories, celebrating his 93 years. Selections include music from ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Jaws,’ ‘Home Alone’ and more. Listen now!

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Friday Favorites: a piano-filled selection of listener requests

Friday Favorites: a piano-filled selection of listener requests

The piano is center stage for this week’s episode of ‘Friday Favorites.’ Mussorgsky’s ‘Pictures at an Exhibition,’ Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, with other heroic piano gems, made this a monster of a piano show! Listen now with host Steve Staruch!

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Gil Scott-Heron's message for the 1970s — and today
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A Black History Month celebration

A Black History Month celebration

We begin our celebration of Black History Month on the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic’ with two hours devoted to the music of Black 20th- and 21st-century composers, including Carlos Simon, Jessie Montomery and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

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Go behind the scenes of Minnesota Opera's 'The Snowy Day'

Minnesota Opera presents ‘The Snowy Day,’ the story of a young boy who finds joy and wonder in the first snowfall of winter. Listen as host Tynia Major speaks to cast members and watch how the crew makes snowball props in advance of the Feb. 8 premiere.

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A Stradivarius violin could sell for a record sum at auction. Is it worth the hype?

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