Friday was a big night for the Minnesota Orchestra players -- maybe the most significant concert of the five they had planned in South Africa -- as they played at the Regina Mundi Church in Soweto. Dessa was there to capture the scene.
Imagine having to perform one of the most iconic opera arias on live television and at a moment's notice. Could you do it? Aretha Franklin did -- filling in for Luciano Pavarotti, no less.
Looking for new and recommended music? Here are classical music experts' picks for must-hear recordings based on what's happening at classical stations and programs around the country. This month, we checked in with friends in Ohio, Tennessee and Vermont, as well as the new overnight host of Classical 24.
The Minnesota Orchestra's live performance Monday at the BBC Proms has come and gone, but you can still hear the archived recording for a limited time. Listen now to the orchestra's return to a sold-out Royal Albert Hall in London.
We are happy to announce the launch of the Daily Download newsletter! Now you never have to miss a single free MP3 of a handpicked classical work. Subscribers also will receive a link to enter our weekly giveaway for a new classical CD.
Ever wondered which classical composer you're most like? Is it Bach, Beethoven or maybe someone a little more modern? Find out with this quiz from Classical MPR and American Public Media.
In its new release, Boston Baroque performs Biber's 'Mystery Sonatas.' Concertmaster Christina Day Martinson and conductor Martin Pearlman share their thoughts on the works. Enter to win the new release!
We have curated classical music playlists on YouTube to suit your everyday needs and interests, including music perfect for a barbecue, picnic or any outdoor gathering. You provide the fun. We'll provide the summer soundtrack.
The latest Picnic Operetta production, 'Dr. Falstaff and the Working Wives of Lake County,' brings together music, food and the environment in a modern rendition of Otto Nicolai's 'The Merry Wives of Windsor.' It also includes music by Bruce Springsteen.
The Minnesota Orchestra played the most anticipated concert of its South African tour Friday in the historic Regina Mundi church in Soweto.
You can listen to Classical Minnesota Public Radio, as well as all of the themed YourClassical music streams, on Amazon's voice-on-demand Echo devices. Here's how.
Minnesota Varsity cellist Madeline Sheard stepped from the 2017 Showcase Concert stage into an exciting year of performances and travel that didn't stop with her recent graduation from Maple Grove Sr. High School. We caught up with her before she heads off to USC this fall to continue her journey.
Aug. 1 marked the birthday of film composer Jerome Moross -- best known for his soundtrack music composed for 1958's "The Big Country." On this week's Flicks in Five, Lynne Warfel discusses Moross and that Academy Award-nominated score.
You first heard Garrett McQueen when he filled in as the guest host of Performance Today. Now you can hear him all the time as the new overnight host/producer of Classical MPR. Meet the Memphis native, who's also a professional bassoonist.