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News and notes from the world of classical music.

Maestro Neeme Jarvi returns to Michigan

Simon van Boxtel

Detroit Symphony Orchestra Conductor Emeritus Neeme Jarvi returns to Michigan to conduct the Estonian National Orchestra Friday.Current State's Peter Whorf spoke with the Estonian native about his homeland’s music and Friday’s Wharton Center program.

Jarvi has planned a program that begins with Estonian composer Veljo Tormis' Overture No. 2.

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