Quiz: Which orchestra instrument should you be playing?
Ever wondered what type of orchestra instrument you would play if you were a musician? Find out with this quiz from Classical MPR!
Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies travels to Eastern Europe for concert tour
The Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies' elite ensemble, Symphony, is on an 11-day trip to Poland, Hungary and Germany. While concerts are the musical high point of the tour, they are far from being the only important activity on the agenda.
Bemidji church organ musically tackles centuries of racial tension
The new organ at First Lutheran church in Bemidji has 1,400 separate pipes, each handcrafted and installed at a cost of more than $500,000. But centuries of racial tension are bringing a lot of attention to one single stop that mimics the sound of a traditional Ojibwe flute, called a bibigwan.
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Flicks in Five: Miklos Rozsa's 'The Lost Weekend'
One of the great composers of Hollywood's Golden Age is Hungarian-born Miklos Rozsa. On this week's Flicks in Five, we'll hear the 'Love Theme' from Rozsa's score for 'The Lost Weekend.'
New Classical Tracks: Joshua Bell records Bruch's Scottish Fantasy for first time
Renowned violinist Joshua Bell and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields perform Bruch's Violin Concerto in G minor and Scottish Fantasy on their new release. Enter to win the CD!
Grand pianos strike a chord with travelers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
You don't need carry-on luggage, an airline ticket or a music degree to play the three grand pianos at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. But you likely will need security clearance and a background check to play one of them.
Music with Minnesotans: John Noltner
John Noltner's photographic work has appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Forbes Magazine and the New York Daily News. Since 2009, though, he's been traveling the country asking people from all walks of life, "What does peace mean to you?" His multimedia project, A Peace of My Mind, is a masterpiece of storytelling.
Giving Voice Chorus premieres songs that share the power of music on memory
Giving Voice Chorus began because its founders had parents with Alzheimer's, knew what music could do for memory care and wanted to bring people together. It's now 160 singers strong across the Twin Cities. On Saturday, This Saturday, they will premiere 'Love Never Forgets.'
Minnesota Opera dives into LGBTQ history with 'Fellow Travelers'
Minnesota Opera premieres 'Fellow Travelers,' an opera that tells the story of a clandestine love affair between two men working for the federal government in Washington, D.C., during the "lavender scare" of 1950s America. Find out why this exciting new work is gaining acclaim.
Major Themes: Our top classical picks, from moms to mermaids to 'Mass'
Welcome to Major Themes, a monthly feature in which classical music experts recommend a must-hear recording based on what's happening at classical stations and programs around the country. For this month's installment, we checked in with friends in Ohio, Vermont and Minnesota, as well as the host of Pipedreams.
Brian's Picks: Paul Mealor
On the latest episode of Brian's Picks, composer Paul Mealor joins Brian Newhouse in the studio for music and conversation. Recordings feature Tenebrae, the Cambridge Singers, Voces8, and the Sonux Ensemble.
Classical Kids Storytime: Go under the sea with 'The Little Mermaid'
You might know 'The Little Mermaid' as a Walt Disney movie, but the story is much older than that. And classical composers have been fascinated by the tale, too. Hear how our version goes in the latest production of Classical Kids Storytime -- classic tales with a classical twist.
Listen to Classical MPR and much more on Amazon Echo devices using Alexa
You can listen to Classical Minnesota Public Radio, as well as all of the themed YourClassical music streams, on Amazon's voice-on-demand Echo devices. Here's how.