Let's celebrate a 'Joyous Kwanzaa' into the new year
'Joyous Kwanzaa' is a celebration of African-American culture that focuses on seven principles. Let's explore works by composers of African decent that convey the message of Kwanzaa.
Listen now to 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols'
Listen now to 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' with on-demand audio. Be sure to share your comments, and enter our giveaway for a chance to win the King's College Choir's new Bruckner CD!
Listen: Cantus presents 'Lessons for Our Time'
Enjoy a modern take on the traditional Christmas service by the Minnesota-based men's vocal ensemble Cantus with 'Lessons for our Time.' Listen now on-demand.
2020 Classical Holiday Programming Schedule
Here is a day-by-day guide to all of our special holiday programming for the 2020 season.
Listen: 2020 St. Olaf Christmas Festival presents holiday concerts' greatest hits
The St. Olaf Christmas Festival has become one of the nation's most cherished holiday celebrations. This year's presentation draws from archival performances, featuring more than 500 student musicians, for a special hourlong radio program.
Minnesota Orchestra presents 'A Midwinter Gathering with Kevin Kling'
Listen at 8 tonight as the Minnesota Orchestra performs holiday favorites, while storyteller Kevin Kling, and local poets and writers, share what coming together means to them in these unprecedented times.
Listen to Handel's 'Messiah' with the SPCO
Celebrate the season with a broadcast of Handel's Messiah, performed by the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra in 2018. Listen on-demand.
Daily Download: Can you guess this week's theme?
Get a free classical track with the Daily Download. Every weekday. No matter what. Can you guess this week's theme? One clue is Ernst von Dohnanyi's 'Hungarian Christmas Song.'
Listen to our classical holiday specials on demand
We have a variety of classical specials for the holiday season, from Christmas to New Year's Day. Listen to them any time that's convenient using this master listing.
Listen: Choirs and orchestra shine brightly in 'Christmas at Concordia'
This year's Christmas with Concordia broadcast is even more special than usual because it marks the last Christmas Concert conducted by Dr. Rene Clausen. Listen to a performance by the combined choirs and orchestra of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn., on-demand.
Listen: 'Christmas at Luther' offers the best of the holidays
Each December, Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, rings out with the sounds of the Christmas season to present a concert of vivid joy and profound inspiration. Listen now to enjoy highlights from this year's musical celebration.
Listen: 'Soulful Christmas' celebrates classical music by Black artists
Julie Amacher and Tesfa Wondemagegnehu host this uplifting Christmas special that features Black music and composers. A 'Soulful Christmas' celebrates classical music by Black artists, while exploring spirituals, gospel music, jazz and other Black musical traditions.
Celebrate the winter solstice with these 6 classical works
The winter solstice is one of the oldest celebrated traditions of the year, with remembrances going back as far as the 4th century. Here are six musical selections that represent this ancient holiday.
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.