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Minnesota’s Stanley Romanstein: Connecting the Arts and Humanities

Stanley Romanstein connects music and the humanities in Minnesota.

Dave Brubeck

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DAVE BRUBECK: Ambassador of Cool

The master of West Coast jazz blends his music with his advocacy for human rights.

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In Ellington’s Shadow: The Life of Billy Strayhorn

A new film examines the work of the composer of "Take the 'A' Train" and "Lush Life."

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The Sound of Freedom

Composed during World War II, Aaron Copland's Lincoln Portrait reflects the mood of the times during which it is performed.

Composer John Cage, center, in 1991

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Cagey Cage

Marching to the beat of a silent drummer.

Poster of opera singer Emma Calve

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Tales of the Parisian Opera

This diva was the real deal

French singer/songwriter Leo Ferre

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Liberating Experience

The music of protest

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Vodka in South Bend

Russian music and mentoring create an unlikely colony of artists.

Zither from the collections of the German American Heritage Center

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German American Heritage Center

The zither, commonly found in southern Germany and other parts of alpine Europe, produces the “oompahs” so typical of German folk music.

Image of choreographer Jerome Robbins rehearsing dancers.

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Dancing American

Jerome Robbins built a new style from classical and modern parts.