Giveaway: 'Alien' 40th-anniversary screening
We're giving away 5 pairs of tickets to Fathom Events' special 40th-anniversary screening of the 1979 film 'Alien.' Enter now for a chance to win!
'Hop Notes': Savor Oktoberfest, tasty German beer and the music of Richard Strauss
Two of Germany's best exports are music and beer. Explore both for Oktoberfest in this episode of 'Hop Notes,' with Yoerg Brewing Co. in St. Paul, Minn., and works by Mozart and Richard Strauss.
Classical Kids Corner: Share classical music with young listeners
Each Saturday at 8 a.m. central, Melissa Dundis presents Classical Kids Corner, a show for young listeners based on your requests. Find out how you can explore classical music together and listen online!
Go behind the scenes of the 'Downton Abbey' film, opening Friday, with composer John Lunn
Composer John Lunn shares insights on the score for the new film adaptation of 'Downton Abbey,' his composition process and what he's learned about writing music throughout the years.
Audition now for the 10th season of Minnesota Varsity
It's the 10th season of Minnesota Varsity, Classical MPR's annual showcase for high school musicians! If you're a 14- to 18-year-old student, a classical music instrumentalist, vocalist, or composer, and a resident of Minnesota or surrounding states in the MPR radio listening area, you're invited to submit your audition now.
Melissa Ousley signs on as host of Minnesota Orchestra live broadcasts
Welcome Melissa Ousley as the new host of Classical MPR's live broadcasts of the Minnesota Orchestra. She takes over at 8 p.m. Fridays from longtime host Brian Newhouse.
Giveaway: Classical Kids Collection, Vol. 1
Enter for a chance to win the Classical Kids Collection, Vol. 1! These award-winning recordings feature a combination of music, history and dramatic storytelling to introduce children, and their families, to the joys of classical music.
New Classical Tracks: Bluegrass banjo picking and Irish fiddle tunes inspire Michael Torke's 'Sky'
This week on New Classical Tracks, composer Michael Torke discusses his collaboration with violinist Tessa Lark on 'Sky,' a new album inspired by bluegrass and traditional Irish fiddle music. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!
Trilloquy: Violist moves from the orchestra to administration
Violist Jennifer Arnold chats about her classically black upbringing and her recent decision to leave the Oregon Symphony for an arts administration position in Virginia in the new episode of Trilloquy.
Regional Spotlight: Summer Singers
There is a place suspended somewhere between earth and sky, a place of beauty and release. The Summer Singers' performance of Minnesota composer Jake Runestad's 'Let My Love Be Heard' takes you to that place.
Explore music from new releases with this week's Daily Download
This week on the Daily Download, we're featuring music from new releases. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Download newsletter so you never miss a free classical track every weekday!
Listen: Introducing the Concert Band stream!
The concert band is an ensemble that goes by many names: wind ensemble, wind symphony, wind band, wind orchestra, symphonic band -- or just plain "band." But what exactly is a concert band? Find out more and listen as YourClassical launches the Concert Band stream.
Classical Kids Storytime: 'KinderLute'
Four friends -- a violin, viola, cello and bass -- are nervous about meeting their new owners. Will the young musicians learn to play properly and treat their string instruments with care? Find out in 'KinderLute,' the latest episode of Classical Kids Storytime, featuring music by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and illustrations by Eusebius Williams.
Listen to Classical MPR on Amazon Echo and Google Home, and much more
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.