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    Regina Spektor: Patron Saint

    Moscow-born and NY-bred, classically trained pianist, Regina Spektor sets her sights on universal themes of love and hope in her songwriting.

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    By Ariana Morgenstern • Jun 25, 2012 • 1 min read

    A classically trained pianist,

    Regina Spektor sets her sights on universal themes of love and hope in her songwriting. She partnered with producer Mike Elizondo to diversify her sound on her latest album,

    What We Saw from the Cheap Seats, while still maintaining her distinctive flair and always intriguing lyrics. The Moscow-born and New York-bred artist shares "

    Patron Saint" as Today's Top Tune.

    Banner image: Shervin Lainez

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      Ariana Morgenstern

      Executive Producer, Music Department & Today's Top Tune

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