The Minnesota Orchestra's 2020 season is being broadcast on TPT and Classical MPR on select Fridays at 8 p.m. Listen this Friday for a concert featuring works by Aguila, Shostakovich and Schumann.
Classical MPR's Project DJ with Steve Staruch introduces this week's co-host, Miranda Kettlewell. A recent grad of the University of Wisconsin, she plans on using her time during COVID to sing in preparation for graduate school auditions. Listen at 3 p.m. Friday.
Classical MPR and the Minnesota Opera are teaming up to bring opera for young people to the classroom or the living room. This is the second in a series of two lessons that introduces the art form of opera to young learners.
Jazz guitarist and composer Pat Metheny learned guitar the informal way, by ear, but he worked with classically trained musicians on his new album, 'Road to the Sun.' Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!
This week, join host John Birge as we celebrate composer Adolphus Hailstork's 80th birthday through his music, tributes to his work and accolades for his accomplishments.
Stephen Scott's Bowed Piano Ensemble jumps to the fore in this week's episode of Extra Eclectic. Our music director, Joe Goetz, joins host Steve Seel to share his memories of performing in the group and to play some adventurous music.
Performance Today is proud to introduce you to a 2021 PT Young Artist in Residence: violinist Randall Goosby. He recently joined us from New York City for conversation and music. Check it out here!
Get a free classical track with the Daily Download. Every weekday. No matter what. Last week's theme was music by Franz Schubert. Can you guess this week's theme? Today's clue is Jules Massenet's 'Meditation.'
'Run, run as fast as you can! You can't catch me. I'm the Gingerbread Man!' Who can catch this speedy pastry? Find out in 'The Gingerbread Man.' It's the latest episode of Classical Kids Storytime, with music by Johannes Brahms and illustrations by Nancy Carlson.
April 22 is Earth Day. As we celebrate our planet, we can also celebrate how the beauty of nature has inspired composers to write some of their best works. Take a journey across our world, and explore music inspired by fire.
Can vaccinated people safely sing together now? Two experts weigh in.
Surround yourself with the music of Ralph Vaughan Williams. Enter our giveaway by April 18 for your chance to win a new recording from the London Symphony Orchestra of his Symphonies Nos. 4 and 6.
How many horns are too many? Reliving some of the London Horn Sound's greatest hits might help you remember. Here are six tracks for all the horn lovers out there. One hint: Every piece has more than six horns!
The genre-disrupting violinist talks about the problem with labeling music and the importance of being a role model for young women.