The sultanate of Oman -- a key diplomatic player in the Middle East -- promotes a culture of peace through prime-time broadcasts of classical music and the establishment of a world-renowned opera house.
This week on the Daily Download, we're joining with the Water Main to celebrate works inspired by the sea. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Download newsletter so you never miss a free classical track every weekday.
Casey steps up to the plate for the Mudville Nine, but can he save the day for the woeful baseball team? Find out what happens in 'Casey at the Bat,' the latest episode of Classical Kids Storytime, featuring Americana classical music and original illustrations by Nancy Carlson.
This week on New Classical Tracks, Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi discusses the experiences that inspired his ambitious new project, 'Seven Days Walking.' Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the new CD!
When Menzi Mngoma decided to get a job as an Uber driver, it was mostly out of necessity. His life's passion, opera, wasn't paying the bills. Then one of his passengers took videos of him singing while driving. The videos have racked up hundreds of thousands of views on Facebook and launched a career.
Celebrate Water Month with concerts near the water this July! Classical MPR and The Current have teamed up with the Water Main to create a calendar of over 150 outdoor concerts this summer in Minnesota. From jazz to rock to classical, let us be your guide to finding great live music this summer.
Check out our new podcast, Trilloquy! The latest episode features Illharmonic, a group that combines hip-hop and classical music, as hosts Garrett McQueen and Scott Blankenship bring you true and real stories from the fringes of classical music. Now available in your favorite podcast portal!
A new Yiddish language production of the musical is currently running off-Broadway. Steven Skybell, who plays Tevye, and Joel Grey, who directs the show, explain why the play still resonates.
The 2019-20 Class Notes Artists are here, and it's a fantastic lineup. They will be going into schools all over the state this school year inspiring students through the power of live performance. Download lesson plans and curricula here!
A century ago, Debussy showed us that the sea was a subject with infinite possibilities for musical exploration. While in some ways La Mer is still the quintessential piece of music about water, it actually laid the groundwork for many composers to go exploring above and below the waves (and along its shores) in the years since. In conjunction with MPR's observation of Water Month, Steve features water-themed works by John Luther Adams, Sarah Kirkland Snider, Kate Moore, and many others.
The Mill City Summer Opera opens its final season at the Mill City Museum Courtyard Ruins in Minneapolis on July 12 in Minneapolis with Mozart's two-act comic opera 'Cosi Fan Tutte.' Listen now as the star and music director share music and stories about the production.
Julie Albers is the principal cello of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. She is giving master classes for young cellists during the International Cello Institute. In a conversation with Steve Staruch, she describes her own master class experiences.
To celebrate the moon landing's 50th anniversary, Trylon Cinema in Minneapolis is presenting a film series celebrating journeys into outer space, including '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'Alien.' Just as monumental as the movies' subjects are many of their unforgettable music scores.
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.