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MSO Welcomes Ron Lattin as New Executive Director
The MSO board has recently appointed Ron Lattin as its new Executive Director, following months of careful planning. Since joining on April 1, Ron has been working closely with Jon Lewis, MSO’s long-time leader, to ensure a smooth transition. Jon is retiring after a distinguished career as the MSO Executive Director, and will continue playing…
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“Sikiliza Kwa Wahenga” by Michael Abels
Submitted by Stuart Ronkainen I loved the movie Get Out, in part because of its excellent score, particularly the extremely eerie theme “Sikiliza Kwa Wahenga”. In this track, the Swahili lyrics loosely translate to “Brother, listen to the ancestors. Run! You need to run far! (Listen to the truth) Save yourself! Run! Run!” The composer, Michael…
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The Spacious Music of Orlando Jacinto Garcia
– Submitted by MSO Board Member Kris Kautzman I don’t know about you, but I’ve been way over-scheduled the past few weeks, and craving some time to just sit and watch the clouds go by. On Tuesday, as waves of rain blew into the Twin Cities, I not only got that chance to sit and…
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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
From Christine Melchert This weekend we are fortunate to play “African Suite: IV. Dance Negre” by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. Here are some fun facts in addition to what Bill shared at rehearsal:• His mother named him after the famous English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge• His first commission came via Edward Elgar• His most famous work is “Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast” based…