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What name would you give Tesfa's new car?

As you're browsing the Internet this weekend, perhaps as you listen to Classical Minnesota Public Radio, I've got these must-sees for you:

. Whether you're a longtime flute player or an admirer of flute music, you'll 

Get the flutist's perspective on the orchestra

Speaking of flute, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Julia Bogorad-Kogan has shared her thoughts about 

 she recalls picking up for the first time and finding it to be "love at first breath."

Our Choral Initiatives Manager, Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, bought a new car that he'll be driving around the state, sharing the joy of choral music. But he needs a good name for the car. What would you call it? 

 and you'll be entered for a chance to win a box of choral-music CDs.

Speaking of CDs, my colleague Julie Amacher spoke to 

Joshua Bell about his new album of Bach music

. Can you believe this is Joshua Bell's first recording of Bach? He gathered some good friends to help him on it  the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. Listen to the music, and 

you can also enter for a chance to win a copy of the new disc

Steve Staruch can be heard on Classical Minnesota Public Radio on Monday mornings and at other times during the week. Prior to joining the staff of MPR in 2004, Steve presented a variety of radio programs on WCAL in Northfield, Minn., where he created an immensely popular call-in program, and on WXXI in Rochester, New York. Outside radio, Steve also enjoys work as a freelance tenor and violist. Steve and his wife, Naomi, enjoy traveling, gardening and hosting dinner parties.


Steve Staruch

Some fun for you this weekend: Test your knowledge of the flute and its music, then help Tesfa Wondemagegnehu name his new car.


Click on Classical this Weekend: name that car!

Test your knowledge of the flute

Get the flutist's perspective on the orchestra

Help name Tesfa's new car

Listen to Bell play Bach

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