Watch now as we present a special Minnesota Varsity Showcase Event featuring video performances and interviews from some of the state's top young performers, including incredible performances on tuba, marimba and violin. You don't want to miss it!
Brian Newhouse is retiring as the classical director of Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media. We asked him to share a memory of his many years at MPR, and it comes down to one magical moment. Plus, listen as he joins Steve Staruch on Friday Favorites.
Listen now to an encore broadcast from the Minnesota Orchestra. Featuring Shostakovich's Symphony No. 15 and Benjamin Beilman performing Saint-Saens' violin concerto, it's a program you don't want to miss!
For as long as people have been telling stories, they have been telling ghost stories. Composers have been inspired by ghosts and ghost stories too. Today we will listen to a few examples.
The Minnesota Youth Symphonies organization has been training young orchestral players for more than 25 years. In this week's Regional Spotlight, Manny Laureano conducts the top orchestra in the MYS family in Franz von Suppe's 'Morning, Noon and Night Overture.' You'll be inspired.
What are percussion instruments and how do they make classical music more exciting? Find out in the latest episode of Classical Kids Corner, hosted by Melissa Dundis.
Get a free classical track. Every weekday. No matter what. This week, we're featuring Ludwig Van Beethoven's violin sonatas to celebrate the composer's 250th birthday year. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Download newsletter so you never miss a free classical track!
Capri Glee! has been welcoming singers of all abilities since 2015. In the wake of COVID-19, this community of voices has moved online, bringing togetherness to singers across the nation.
This week on New Classical Tracks, Sharon Isbin talks about her new release, 'Strings for Peace.' Her first foray into Indian Classical music combines guitar with the Indian sarod to create a magical album. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!
With many arts organizations and concert halls closing their doors due to concerns from the coronavirus, there has been a surge in performances offered for free online. Here is our updated list of great performances that you can enjoy from home.
A listener request show for Westerns! From "Stagecoach" to spaghetti westerns. A great lineup of music from epic western film.
How do you teach studio classes virtually? For percussion professor Fernando Meza, inviting guests and making a welcoming environment has created success.
What happens when a quiet boy named Ronan attends an orchestra concert for the first time? Find out in Todd Boss' amazing story, based on a real event that rocked the classical music world. It's 'The Boy Who Said Wow,' the latest episode of Classical Kids Storytime, featuring music by Mozart and original illustrations by Nancy Carlson.
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.