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Guitarist for indie rock group The National composes classical music album

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By A Martínez

Published August 22, 2024 at 3:44 AM EDT

NPR's A Martínez speaks with Bryce Dessner, a member of the rock band The National, about his classical music debut. The album -- "Solos" -- comes out Friday on Sony Classical.

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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