The Minnesota Youth Symphonies perform the Johann Strauss II Overture to Die Fledermaus.

Overture to Die Fledermaus

The Minnesota Youth Symphonies (MYS) has been training young orchestral players for more than 30 years. The quality of music-making is top notch. In this week's Regional Spotlight, Manny Laureano conducts the top orchestra in the MYS family in Johann Strauss II's 

Steve Staruch can be heard on Classical Minnesota Public Radio from 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays, including hosting Music with Minnesotans, Regional Spotlight and Friday Favorites. 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, N.Y. 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

The Minnesota Youth Symphonies (MYS) has been training young orchestral players for more than 30 years. The quality of music-making is top notch. In this week's Regional Spotlight, Manny Laureano conducts the top orchestra in the MYS family in Johann Strauss II's 'Die Fledermaus Overture.' You'll be inspired.


String Orchestra of Minnesota Youth Symphonies

Regional Spotlight: Minnesota Youth Symphonies II