Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Dominick Argento died Wednesday at 91 in Minneapolis. Classical MPR director Brian Newhouse looks back fondly on a special moment with Argento and the composer's legacy.
'Why can't we offer music here for everyone?' That's the driving force behind an initiative by Bondo Nyembwe, executive director of Academia Cesar Chavez, to provide instruments and music education for all 500 pupils at the St. Paul school.
This week on New Classical Tracks, conductor John Jeter shares insights into the Fort Smith Symphony's new recording, which celebrates composer Florence Price. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the new CD.
The 113 Composers Collective, formed in 2012, is providing an opportunity for experimental composers to publish and perform their works. This weekend, they'll be premiering a new work with the TAK ensemble in New York.
The Bloomington choir group the Treble Singers of Angelica Cantanti have been invited to sing at the American Choral Directors Association National Conference in Kansas City, Mo. Led by Phillip Brown, the group will be one of more than 50 choirs performing at the four-day gathering.
Composer Paola Prestini says the work should have wide appeal. The opera has been in development over the last two years.
Once upon a time, there was a mouse named Minerva who was captured by a lion. He let her go, not realizing that the tiny creature would soon be a big help. 'The Mouse and the Lion' is the latest episode of Classical Kids Storytime, featuring music by Gustav Mahler and original illustrations by Nancy Carlson.
Looking for new and recommended music this winter? Here are classical music experts' picks for must-hear recordings, from a Grammy-nominated disc to heavenly choral music to a selection for Black History Month.
America's relationships with slavery, the civil rights movement and modern race-based challenges aren't the only things to think about for Black History Month. Members of the African diaspora have contributed to classical music since there was a "classical music." Here are nine notable performances of black pieces of music to explore.
Every Christmas Eve, millions of people worldwide tune into 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' to hear the ethereal sounds of the Choir of King's College, Cambridge. Now you can see the choir in person in a live performance at the Cathedral of St. Paul presented by Classical MPR.
The list of Featured Artists and Composers for the 2019 season of Minnesota Varsity has been revealed! From this group, five performers and two composers will be selected to move on to the Showcase Concert, taking place May 11 at Ted Mann Concert Hall.
Classical MPR invites you to sign up for Next Gen, our new newsletter about sharing the power of classical music with young people in your life.
Bring the Sing returns to Duluth on March 23 for a celebration of community through song. Join us for this one-of-a-kind sing-along event.
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.