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This weekend, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra introduces the world premiere performances of “R.E.M. Explored”. Mike Mills is to perform with violinist Robert McDuffie.
"I’ve attended many symphonies but there’s nothing quite like being on the stage with the ASO There’s a lot of vibration. That’s what music is, it’s vibration and you really feel it when you’re up there with them and you realize just how good these players are.” – Mike Mills, interview with the AJC’s Lee Valentine
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An interview with Mike Mills and Robert McDuffie (Mirrored from R.E.M. HQ)
Mike and Robert McDuffie caught up with Creative Loafing earlier this week to discuss their upcoming performances of “R.E.M. Explored…"
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“Dvořák is the Mike Mills of classical music.”
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Very much looking forward to attending Saturday evening!
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I’m not in the U.S., come back and tell us about it!
How was it @graceMark ?
This video has appeared Youtube. A lovely rendition of “Night Swimming.”
https://youtu.be/BB27BKleCyc
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This was mentioned on R.E.M. HQ Instagram
R.E.M. Explored at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s Stifel Theatre April 5.
Audio interview from radio KMOX, St Louis
From R.E.M. HQ - Mike Catches Up with NPR St. Louis on the Eve of R.E.M. Explored.
“Having the nerve to do this in the first place was something. I had to draw on whatever self-confidence I have, because it’s a daunting thing if you’ve never written for classical audiences. I grew up around the symphony, so I know how discerning they can be. So there was a lot of pressure to do that. So I just had to rely on the fact that I’ve been successful as a songwriter, and as a melodist. And I just tried to apply those skills to what I’m doing here.” – Mike
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Oh wow! Just saw this. It’s a good distance back in the rearview mirror now, but, my wife and I both thoroughly enjoyed all of it (except for the person next to us who seemed to be annoyed about something the whole night). Had a brief chat with Bertis prior to the concert which was a highlight for us, for sure. He’s such a nice fellow! 
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