Mark Scannell leads a life of service. He's a former Roman Catholic priest and a retired plumbing business manager. These days he's a softball umpire, coordinates social activities at his parish church and is licensed by the state of Minnesota to officiate at weddings. His classical-music experience began with a unique Mozart experience.
Mozart: Symphony No. 39 (excerpt) with Vienna Philharmonic conducted by James Levine. DG 423 086
Biebl: Ave Maria in a performance with Cantus. Cantus 1211
Handel: Overture to Water Music with Tafelmusik conducted by Jeanne Lamon. Sony 92387
Pachelbel: Canon performed by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. DG 439 513
Next week: Music with Minnesotans features a conversation with Dominick Argento, Pat Solstad and Dale Warland and the radio premiere of Argento's newest work, Seasons.
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