A tense new classical work bottles the feeling of a police stop
Pulitzer-winning composer Anthony Davis based 'You Have The Right To Remain Silent,' released this week as a virtual performance, on his own experience with police.
New Classical Tracks: Jonah Kim and Sean Kennard reunite to perform pieces from their youth
Cellist Jonah Jim and pianist Sean Kennard team up to record their first album together while reminiscing about studying at the Curtis Institute of Music. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!
Musicians turn to new software to play together online
Since the pandemic started, musicians have been trying to find ways to play together in real time online. Two platforms -- Audio Movers and Jack Trip -- offer promise.
2020 Classical Holiday Programming Schedule
Here is a day-by-day guide to all of our special holiday programming for the 2020 season.
Listen: Minnesota Orchestra performs Beethoven's Symphony No. 1
The Minnesota Orchestra's 2020 season is being broadcast on TPT and Classical MPR on select Fridays at 8 p.m. Listen now to the orchestra's Nov. 20 concert, featuring the orchestra's first full symphony performance of the season, as well as chamber works by Alberga and Ravel.
New music director Joe Goetz keeps listeners' wants in mind, with the 'occasional jolt'
Programming the music for a large classical radio station is already a major undertaking. Doing it at the same time for a national service that reaches more than 1.5 million listeners a week takes the endeavor to new dynamic levels. Joe Goetz, our new music director, is up to the challenge, with strong views on meeting listeners' needs and diversifying playlists.
Virtual Class Notes Concerts: Lux String Quartet
Due to current circumstances, we have adapted the concert content to provide a virtual Class Notes Concert. Today's Classical Kids Music Lesson will be a virtual Class Notes concert featuring Lux String Quartet.
Explore the new Pipedreams site
Check out the revamped website for Pipedreams, hosted by Michael Barone. It offers much more of the organ music and features you love, with a new look and design!
How to listen to YourClassical streams on Internet radio
Would you like to listen to YourClassical or Classical MPR on your Internet radio? Here are the URLs for a Sonos or other stand-alone streaming audio device, or radio apps.
Daily Download: Can you guess this week's theme?
Get a free classical track with the Daily Download. Every weekday. No matter what. Can you guess this week's theme? One clue is the finale from John Knowles Paine's Symphony No. 2.
Giveaway: $66 gift voucher to celebrate first year of the Choral Stream newsletter
Nov. 24 marks one year since we launched the Choral Stream newsletter, bringing choral news, guest editors and exclusive content directly to your inbox. Celebrate the anniversary by entering our giveaway for your chance to win a $66 Chandos gift voucher!
Join us for Bring the Sing - Solstice on Dec. 21
We're planning a virtual community sing-along to celebrate the winter solstice on Dec. 21. Check back Nov. 30 for details!
Classical Kids Storytime: 'Stone Soup'
What happens when a stranger shows up in town with a magical backpack, a small stone and a giant, black pot? It's a lesson in sharing with 'Stone Soup,' the new episode of Classical Kids Storytime, featuring art by Xee Reiter and music by Francis Poulenc.
Listen to Classical MPR on Amazon Echo and Google Home, and much more
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.