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The Winona State University (WSU) Department of Music will host the ensemble Ground Bass at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, in the Recital Hall of the Performing Arts Center.

Minnesotas Lyra Baroque brings 17th-century music into the Zoom era The chamber ensemble Lyra Baroque embraces technology as an opportunity for interaction.  By ROB HUBBARD Special to the Star Tribune January 21, 2021 — 11:18am Text size Copy shortlink: "Turn on original sound." Thats a button you might notice when teleconferencing on Zoom. Its used by musicians, allowing their instruments to flow forth freely without the Zoom spee...

Rochester-area organizations are keeping the music alive with livestreams, special video greetings and more. Written By: Drue Fergison | × Rick Kvam, left, and Jon Coker rehearse Christmas Gregorian chants on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, outside Kvam’s home in Rochester. (Traci Westcott / twestcott@postbulletin.com) Music, especially classical music, has long been a vital part of Christmas traditions. Theres something special about dressing up a little and attending a live holiday performance o...