When life is hectic or you need a break from the news, feel better and live bigger with classical music. This week, classical host Elena See shares music to help give us all some 'Breathing Room.'
Violinist Rachel Barton Pine plays a duet with the cutest partner ever: her 7-year-old daughter, Sylvia! Watch now as they perform a work by Gonzaga for Performance Today in our studios.
Join us from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, for a Minnesota Varsity informational session at Minnesota Public Radio!
This week on the Daily Download, we're exploring music from the Peaceful Piano stream on YourClassical.org. Today, get a free MP3 of Maurice Ravel's Menuet. And don't forget to sign up for the Daily Download newsletter so you never miss a free classical track every weekday!
On Friday, Nov. 9, Classical MPR will host its next Bring the Sing community choral event in a place renowned for singing, St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. Join us for this free sing-along!
With Halloween creeping up on us, you might be inclined to cue up a chilling orchestral work such as 'Danse Macabre.' But how well do you know the scary music that we always hear at this time of year? Take our fun quiz to find out whom you should be for Halloween based on your results.
What happens when an impatient young apprentice tries to cast his own magic spells for the first time? It's a water catastrophe! Find out how his adventure unfolds in 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice,' the latest installment of Classical Kids Storytime, featuring illustrations by acclaimed children's author Nancy Carlson.
What is the relationship between beauty and justice? Kristina Boerger is the new professor of Choral Leadership and Conducting at Augsburg University. Boerger shares her story and personal playlist with Steve Staruch on this week's Music with Minnesotans.
Autumn is in the air. We've put together a playlist of classical music to accompany this beautiful time, when the weather starts to chill and the leaves begin to turn. Listen now, and enjoy the sounds of a colorful season.
The Illharmonic Orchestra unites classically trained musicians with the music of 'old-school' hip-hop artists such as Wu-Tang, Lauryn Hill and the Roots to create a truly unique sound. Its latest album, 'Maniac Maestro,' is out now.
Composer Seamus Hubbard Flynn is currently studying music at Brown University in Rhode Island, but looks back fondly at his Minnesota roots.
From 'Dracula' to 'Frankenstein,' the Universal Classic Monsters Film Collection includes all of the iconic and terrifying creatures from the early days of horror cinema -- 30 films collected on Blu-ray with bonus features and extras from the original productions. Enter by Oct. 31 for a chance to win.
What do you get when you cross beer and classical music? Hop Notes. Join Scott Blankenship in this debut episode as he samples a Bohemian brew and finds synergy with the music of Czech composer Antonin Dvorak.
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.