Lonnie Dupre is a Minnesota legend who loves classical music. It keeps him focused, calm, centered, brave and empowered -- and you need every single one of those feelings if you're planning to travel across the North Pole in summer, or circumnavigate Greenland by kayak, or climb Denali all alone in the darkest time of year.
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.
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!
This week on the Daily Download, we're exploring music that celebrates autumn. Today, get a free MP3 of Franz Schubert's 'Herbst.' And don't forget to sign up for the Daily Download newsletter so you never miss a free classical track every weekday!
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.
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.
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.
When life is hectic or you need a break from the news, feel better and live bigger with classical music. This week, Classical MPR host Scott Blankenship shares a playlist full of "Nature and Nostalgia."
Two Twin Cities performers make musical magic in this week's Regional Spotlight. Guitarist Eva Beneke and mezzo-soprano Nerea Berraondo have just released a recording of songs by 19th-century guitarist and composer Fernando Sor.
Opera singer Nadine Sierra became the youngest winner of the Metropolitan Opera Council auditions at the age of 21. This week on New Classical Tracks, she explores the immigrant experience with her new recording, 'There's a Place for Us.' Enter for a chance to win the CD!
Since being selected as a Featured Artist in Minnesota Varsity earlier this year, vocalist Lauren Senden of Mankato has gone on to win the teen division in the Minnesota State Fair Talent Show and much more. Find out what else she has accomplished in Where Are They Now?
Last Thanksgiving, Eliana Szabo suffered a brain hemorrhage when an arteriovenous malformation ruptured. Now 11, she has relearned how to walk and talk. Meanwhile, a fellow pianist is trying to raise $10,000 through selling handmade paper cranes.
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.