Composer Eric Whitacre has always reached for the stars, in an ethereal, musical sense, but the latest incarnation of his 'Deep Field' project takes that concept to a new level. Watch his new film with NASA now.
Guitarist Roy Clark, who died Thursday at 85, was known far and wide as the banjo-pickin' ace of the country-music TV show 'Hee Haw.' But he was a master musician who also had impressive classical chops, too. Here's the proof.
Get a free MP3 of Gerald Finzi - For St. Cecilia: How came you, lady of fierce martyrdom. And don't forget to sign up for the new Daily Download newsletter so you never miss a free MP3!
What happens when an adventurous girl discovers a house in the woods owned by bears and filled with classical recordings? Find out in 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears,' the latest installment of Classical Kids Storytime -- featuring illustrations by acclaimed children's author Nancy Carlson. Share the power of classical music with your little ones today!
This week on the Daily Download, we're exploring some of the many works inspired by hunting season. Today, get a free MP3 of 'The Hunt' from Adolphe Adams' 'Giselle.' And don't forget to sign up for the Daily Download newsletter so you never miss a free classical track every weekday!
This week on New Classical Tracks, composer Patrick Hawes describes the inspiration behind his latest work, 'The Great War Symphony,' which received its U.S. premiere this past Veterans Day to mark the 100th anniversary of the World War I armistice. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win the CD!
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Comic-book legend Stan Lee, who died Monday at 95, created many amazing superheroes, including Spider-Man, the Hulk and the Avengers. Take a tour through his marvelous universe as you listen to music inspired by his characters, from composers Danny Elfman, Michael Giacchino and others.
As you gather with friends and family to give thanks, we want you to have one less thing to worry about. So we've teamed up with our friends at 'The Splendid Table' to put together the perfect playlist of classical music for your Thanksgiving get-together.
A day-by-day guide to all of our special holiday programming for the 2018 season.
Classical MPR host Steve Staruch recently traveled to Rome, a world capital filled with so much art and history that it can be an overwhelming assault on the senses. Fortunately, the calming music of Ottorino Respighi came to the rescue.
On this episode of YourClassical Story, Marilyn Morrow from Bayville, New Jersey, describes the perfect musical pairing to her experience of the Grand Canyon. What's YourClassical Story?
Submissions are now open for Minnesota Varsity, Classical MPR's annual showcase for high school musicians! Are you a 14- to 18-year-old student who's a classical music instrumentalist, vocalist, or composer? We want to hear from you! And all entrants are eligible for free orchestra tickets and the Minnesota Varsity Kickoff Event on October 23.
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.