Pipa player Gao Hong tells 'a story without talking' on new CD
From China to St. Paul, pipa player Gao Hong recounts her journey to the United States and her creative process alongside oud player Issam Rafea in their new CD, 'Life as Is.'
New Classical Tracks: Kantorei explores music of Arnesen in 'Infinity'
In their new release 'Infinity,' Denver vocal ensemble Kantorei and conductor Joel Rinsema explore the music of Kim Andre Arnesen. Enter the giveaway for the new CD!
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Relive the Eric Whitacre Singers performance at the Cathedral of St. Paul
Relive the Eric Whitacre Singers' stunning 2017 performance at the Cathedral of St. Paul. The program, 'Music for Sacred Spaces,' includes works by Eric Whitacre, Bach, Allegri, and more. Listen now.
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.
Another Minnesota school district stops the music
Things are too quiet in the schools of tiny Laporte, Minn. The only music teacher in town -- Louise Bass, who's been there for 34 years -- has been put on "unrequested leave," and the music program has been eliminated.
Brian's Picks: Eric Whitacre
Join Brian Newhouse and composer and conductor Eric Whitacre for music and conversation this week on Brian's Picks. Whitacre shares recordings of two of his arrangements as well as his recent setting of E. E. Cummings' iconic poem, 'I Carry Your Heart.'
Listen to the Singers perform the glorious Mass for Double Chorus
Relive the Singers' stunning performance of Swiss composer Frank Martin's Mass for Double Chorus. For the performers, it is incredibly difficult, but for the audience it is utterly glorious. Listen now.
How did tiny Chatfield, Minn., become home to the world's largest collection of brass band music?
Located in the small Minnesota city of Chatfield, the Chatfield Music Lending Library is the largest collection of brass band music available for hire in the world -- almost 100,000 pieces of music.
Announcing the 2018 Minnesota Varsity Showcase Artists and Composers
We’re excited to announce the 2018 Minnesota Varsity Showcase Artists and Composers!
Bring the Sing makes triumphant return to Duluth, the city where it began
Bring the Sing made its third visit to Duluth's College of St. Scholastica on March 24, drawing community singers from around Minnesota's Northland and elsewhere to blend their voices with the college's own singers. Check out the photos and audio from this wonderful vocal get-together.
Join Classical MPR for Voices of Spring
Winter seems to be especially stubborn this year, but that won't stop Classical MPR from celebrating Voices of Spring this month. We're featuring not just choral music, but also opera and art songs — plus Brian's Picks, special concerts and more. Join us in song!
Organist Cameron Carpenter brings his digital creation – and strong opinions – to the Twin Cities
Organist Cameron Carpenter, who performed Rachmaninoff with the Minnesota Orchestra this weekend, has a lot of strong opinions on classical music and organs, especially the digital one he conceived.
Visit Prague and Poland with Classical MPR
Join Classical MPR host Alison Young on a musical adventure in Poland and the Czech Republic in spring 2019. Guests will visit the places Frederic Chopin, Bedrich Smetana and Antonin Dvorak lived, loved, worked and performed. Enjoy multicourse meals, visits to historic sites and concerts at the legendary Prague Spring International Music Festival. Book early and save!