This weekend, principal cellist Anthony Ross will perform Shostakovich's Second Cello Concerto with the Minnesota Orchestra for the first time publicly. Hear it live at 8 p.m. Friday on Classical MPR.
In recent years, the musicians of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra have tackled many new challenges. To recognize their efforts, the orchestra will hold a Musician Appreciation Concert on Thursday night, with all proceeds going to the musicians.
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.
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 Tchaikovsky's 'The Seasons.' 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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Eric Simonson has directed many productions for Minnesota Opera, but 'Silent Night' stands out. Now, the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera set during World War I is back for a revival that runs Nov. 10-18, and he says this version is better than ever. Check out our gallery of photos and audio from the stars.
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.
The Rose Ensemble is preparing for a series of concerts titled Empire, Religion, War, Peace: Music from Europe's 30 Year Conflict, 1618-1648. Jordan Sramek, artistic director of the Rose Ensemble, and Greg Ingles, director of the Dark Horse Consort, join Steve Staruch for a preview of this weekend's performances.
Looking for new and recommended music? Here are classical music experts' picks for must-hear recordings, from the chilling 'Music for Joan the Mad' to the sobering 'Considering Matthew Shepard.' This month, we checked in with friends in Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee and California, as well as American Public Media.
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.