This week on New Classical Tracks, conductor Stephen Cleobury shares thoughts and reflections on his career as he prepares to wrap up his 37-year tenure leading the renowned Choir of King's College, Cambridge. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the ensemble's new CD, 'The Music of King's.'
May 11 is the Showcase Concert for five of our Minnesota Varsity Featured Round Artists. You have a chance to advance one artist with your vote! Listen online and vote between now and 11:59 p.m., Sunday, March 24.
As we celebrate Women's History Month, check out these 20 women composers you should know, including Caroline Shaw (pictured) -- a list curated by St. Olaf College senior Siriana Lundgren.
Once upon a time, in Ireland, there lived a 'gloomery' little girl named Nora. Restoring her smile would take a magical adventure and the intervention of woodland fairies. Listen to the Irish folk tale 'Nora Mavourneen and the Fairy Queen,' the latest episode of Classical Kids Storytime, featuring Irish music plus original illustrations by Nancy Carlson.
The Hennepin County Library is looking for a few good musicians -- especially classical musicians -- for its MnSpin program to stream their recordings.
Minnesota Opera's world premiere of 'The Fix' captures the 1919 Chicago 'Black Sox' scandal through Joel Puckett's score and Eric Simonson's libretto. They see more than a little similarity between baseball and an opera production.
This week on the Daily Download, we're featuring works by women composers. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Download newsletter so you never miss a free classical track every weekday.
Looking for new and recommended music? Here are classical music experts' March picks for must-hear recordings, from Baroque arias to contemporary compositions for Women's History Month.
French composer Hector Berlioz died 150 years ago. He has been a lifelong favorite of the British author David Cairns, who wrote Berlioz's biography and edited and translated his memoirs.
Bring the Sing returns to Duluth on March 23 for a celebration of community through song. Join us for this one-of-a-kind sing-along event.
Listen to the newest track from Kishi Bashi, "Summer of '42", from his upcoming release 'Omoiyari.'
Every Christmas Eve, millions of people worldwide tune into 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' to hear the ethereal sounds of the Choir of King's College, Cambridge. Now you can see the choir in person in a live performance at the Cathedral of St. Paul presented by Classical MPR.
Just in time for the first day of spring (which is supposed to be right around the corner), the Twin Ports Choral Project, led by Bret Amundson, sing Stephen Paulus' warm and inviting setting of "Arise, My Love."
You can listen to Classical Minnesota Public Radio on Amazon Echo and Google Home, as well as install Alexa skills for all of the themed YourClassical music streams. Here's how.