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2012 State Fair poster
2012 State Fair poster.
Courtesy Minnesota State Fair

Everyday of this year's Minnesota State Fair — August 23-September 3 — MPR will host live broadcasts and performances by classical music ensembles. Friday, Aug. 31 is MPR Day at the Fair. Come enjoy a variety of events at the Carousel Park Stage, including host John Birge and Classical MPR's VocalEssence.

Daily Schedule

Thursday, August 23

2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR presents live performance by members of the Minnesota Boychoir, hosted by Steve Staruch

Friday, Aug. 24

2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR live performance by the Minnesota Concert Opera, hosted by Julie Amacher

Saturday, Aug. 25

2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR presents a live performance by the Copper Street Brass Quintet, hosted by Emily Reese

Sunday, Aug. 26

2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR presents a live performance by Minnesota Varsity featured round students Jonathan Mattson, Ellen Christensen and Simon Blaine-Sauer, hosted by Daniel Gilliam

Monday, Aug. 27

2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR presents a live performance by The State Fair Singers, hosted by Brian Newhouse

Tuesday, Aug. 28

2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR presents a live performance by The State Fair Singers

Wednesday, Aug. 29

2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR presents a live performance by The State Fair Singers, hosted by Mindy Ratner

Thursday, Aug. 30

2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR presents a live performance by the Minnesota Opera, hosted by Daniel Gilliam

Friday, Aug. 31: MPR Day at the State Fair

2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR performance by VocalEssence, hosted by John Birge

Saturday, Sept. 1

2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR with host John Birge presents a live performance by the University of Minnesota Trombone Choir, hosted by John Birge

Sunday, Sept. 2

2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR presents a live performance by Copper Street Brass Quintet, hosted by Michael Barone

Monday, Sept. 3 (Labor Day)

2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR presents a live performance by The State Fair Singers, hosted by Steve Staruch

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