Don't miss musical history Friday when the Minnesota Orchestra performs in Soweto, South Africa, the city that was at the center of Nelson Mandela's fight against apartheid. Listen to the concert at 7 p.m. Friday on Classical MPR.
In its new release, Boston Baroque performs Biber's 'Mystery Sonatas.' Concertmaster Christina Day Martinson and conductor Martin Pearlman share their thoughts on the works. Enter to win the new release!
Ever wondered which classical composer you're most like? Is it Bach, Beethoven or maybe someone a little more modern? Find out with this quiz from Classical MPR and American Public Media.
The Minnesota Orchestra's live performance Monday at the BBC Proms has come and gone, but you can still hear the archived recording for a limited time. Listen now to the orchestra's return to a sold-out Royal Albert Hall in London.
We are happy to announce the launch of the Daily Download newsletter! Now you never have to miss a single free MP3 of a handpicked classical work. Subscribers also will receive a link to enter our weekly giveaway for a new classical CD.
We have curated classical music playlists on YouTube to suit your everyday needs and interests, including music perfect for a barbecue, picnic or any outdoor gathering. You provide the fun. We'll provide the summer soundtrack.
The latest Picnic Operetta production, 'Dr. Falstaff and the Working Wives of Lake County,' brings together music, food and the environment in a modern rendition of Otto Nicolai's 'The Merry Wives of Windsor.' It also includes music by Bruce Springsteen.
Minnesota Varsity cellist Madeline Sheard stepped from the 2017 Showcase Concert stage into an exciting year of performances and travel that didn't stop with her recent graduation from Maple Grove Sr. High School. We caught up with her before she heads off to USC this fall to continue her journey.
As classical music videos go, making sure everyone looks their best while being doused with water from filled balloons is probably not a primary concern. But that's how the latest promotional clip by the Diderot String Quartet plays out. And we can't stop watching.
Ever listened to the music in a restaurant and wondered, 'Who picked this?' Musician and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto certainly has. Read more about the history and concept of what makes for good 'dinner music.'
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.
From the concert hall to the TV screen, Leonard Bernstein's career spanned the breadth of American music. Actress and singer Angelina Reaux remembers his life and the impact he had on her career.
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 July's installment, we checked in with friends in North Carolina, Ohio and New York, as well as the host of SymphonyCast. Here are their top picks, with a modern summer twist.
You first heard Garrett McQueen when he filled in as the guest host of Performance Today. Now you can hear him all the time as the new overnight host/producer of Classical MPR. Meet the Memphis native, who's also a professional bassoonist.