Pipa player Gao Hong tells 'a story without talking' on new CD
From China to St. Paul, pipa player Gao Hong recounts her journey to the United States and her creative process alongside oud player Issam Rafea in their new CD, 'Life as Is.'
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Orchard Theater's 'Thomas Tallis' brings us back to the composer's politically tense world
Choral composer Thomas Tallis lived through the reign of alternating Catholic and Protestant monarchs, each one changing the laws surrounding how sacred music could be composed. Now, his struggles come to life in the Twin Cities premiere of the drama 'Thomas Tallis,' presented by Orchard Theater Collective in a candlelit church.
Listen to Classical MPR and much more on Amazon Echo devices using Alexa
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.
Another Minnesota school district stops the music
Things are too quiet in the schools of tiny Laporte, Minn. The only music teacher in town -- Louise Bass, who's been there for 34 years -- has been put on "unrequested leave," and the music program has been eliminated.
Brian's Picks: Sydney Guillaume
Composer and conductor Sydney Guillaume joins Brian Newhouse for this week's episode of Brian's Picks. Guillaume shares recordings of four works featuring the University of Miami Chorale, Tesoro High School Choir, and Hopkins High School Choir.
Listen to the Singers perform the glorious Mass for Double Chorus
Relive the Singers' stunning performance of Swiss composer Frank Martin's Mass for Double Chorus. For the performers, it is incredibly difficult, but for the audience it is utterly glorious. Listen now.
How did tiny Chatfield, Minn., become home to the world's largest collection of brass band music?
Located in the small Minnesota city of Chatfield, the Chatfield Music Lending Library is the largest collection of brass band music available for hire in the world -- almost 100,000 pieces of music.
Announcing the 2018 Minnesota Varsity Showcase Artists and Composers
We’re excited to announce the 2018 Minnesota Varsity Showcase Artists and Composers!
Bring the Sing makes triumphant return to Duluth, the city where it began
Bring the Sing made its third visit to Duluth's College of St. Scholastica on March 24, drawing community singers from around Minnesota's Northland and elsewhere to blend their voices with the college's own singers. Check out the photos and audio from this wonderful vocal get-together.
Join Classical MPR for Voices of Spring
Winter seems to be especially stubborn this year, but that won't stop Classical MPR from celebrating Voices of Spring this month. We're featuring not just choral music, but also opera and art songs — plus Brian's Picks, special concerts and more. Join us in song!
Organist Cameron Carpenter brings his digital creation – and strong opinions – to the Twin Cities
Organist Cameron Carpenter, who performed Rachmaninoff with the Minnesota Orchestra this weekend, has a lot of strong opinions on classical music and organs, especially the digital one he conceived.
New Classical Tracks: Seraph Brass performs old favorites and new commissions in 'Asteria'
Trumpeter Mary Bowden is the founder of Seraph Brass, which recently released its first recording titled, 'Asteria.' It's filled with arrangements of some of Mary's favorite classical pieces, and a few new works commissioned by the ensemble. Enter the giveaway for the new CD!
Visit Prague and Poland with Classical MPR
Join Classical MPR host Alison Young on a musical adventure in Poland and the Czech Republic in spring 2019. Guests will visit the places Frederic Chopin, Bedrich Smetana and Antonin Dvorak lived, loved, worked and performed. Enjoy multicourse meals, visits to historic sites and concerts at the legendary Prague Spring International Music Festival. Book early and save!