Classical MPR to Broadcast Osmo Vanska's Farewell Concert Live from Ted Mann Concert Hall Tomorrow Night

Oct 4, 2013

Classical MPR will broadcast Osmo's Vanska's Farewell Concert tomorrow night, Saturday, October 5, at 8 p.m., live from Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis. Classical MPR can be heard in the Twin Cities on KSJN 99.5 FM. A complete list of stations can be accessed online: go to classicalmpr.org and click on "stations." The concert also can be streamed at classicalmpr.org. The program includes classical favorites from Beethoven, Mozart and Stravinsky, with special guest pianist Emanuel Ax.

"Classical Minnesota Public Radio listeners have a deep affection and appreciation for Osmo Vanska and we want to make his farewell performance accessible to all classical music fans across the state - as we have done with previous departing Minnesota Orchestra music directors," said Brian Newhouse, managing director of Classical MPR. "We are thrilled to be able to give our loyal audiences access to this historic concert. "

Minnesota Public Radio® (MPR) operates a 44-station radio network serving nearly all of Minnesota and parts of surrounding states. Reaching one million listeners each week, MPR and its three regional services--MPR News, Classical MPR and The Current--produce programming for radio, online and face-to-face audiences. Programs produced by MPR's parent company, American Public Media™, reach 17 million listeners on more than 900 radio stations nationwide each week. A complete list of stations, programs and additional services can be found at minnesotapublicradio.org.

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