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Annelies

The Oratorio Society of Minnesota continues its season with a performance of James Whitbourn's 

, based on the Diary of Anne Frank. Instrumentalists from the Oratorio Society of Minnesota joined Steve Staruch along with music director, Matthew Mehaffey, and soloist, Adrianna Zabala, for conversation about the piece, performing a number of sections of this most moving work.

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Clara and Mark's big French adventure

New Classical Tracks: Annelies

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Steve Staruch can be heard on Classical Minnesota Public Radio from 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays, including hosting Music with Minnesotans, Regional Spotlight and Friday Favorites. Prior to joining the staff of MPR in 2004, Steve presented a variety of radio programs on WCAL in Northfield, Minn., where he created an immensely popular call-in program, and on WXXI in Rochester, N.Y. Outside radio, Steve also enjoys work as a freelance tenor and violist. Steve and his wife, Naomi, enjoy traveling, gardening and hosting dinner parties.


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The first major musical work based on the diaries of Anne Frank will be presented this weekend by the Oratorio Society of Minnesota.Steve Staruch speaks with Adrianna Zabala and Matthew Mehaffey about Annelies.


Interview: Oratorio Society of Minnesota on James Whitbourn's "Annelies"

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