The African Children's Choir is aiming at 'a profound, significant change in trajectory for real lives,' its manager says. The group begins the Minnesota leg of its U.S. tour in Hopkins on Sunday, Nov. 17.
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Longtime classical radio host Bob Christiansen, who retired almost two years ago, has died at 72 after a battle with cancer. Listen as Tom Crann and Bill Morelock remember him on All Things Considered and hear an excerpt from his last broadcast on Dec. 30, 2017, as we honor his time with Classical MPR and American Public Media.
Welcome to Classical Kids Storytime! Today's story is all about a girl who has many names all around the world, but you probably know her best as Cinderella. Our classical version is based on Rossini's famous opera and features illustrations by Nancy Carlson.
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Classical MPR and The Current are pleased to present a special Bring the Sing event on the winter solstice. Join us Dec. 21 for a free evening of holiday sing-alongs and seasonal spirit at Theo Wirth Park in Minneapolis.
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Twin Cities or elsewhere in the region? Classical MPR host John Birge offers his picks in classical music, theater and more for the weekend of Nov. 15, including Trumpet Day at the University of Minnesota.
It's the 10th season of Minnesota Varsity, Classical MPR's annual showcase for high school musicians! If you're a 14- to 18-year-old student, a classical music instrumentalist, vocalist, or composer, and a resident of Minnesota or surrounding states in the MPR radio listening area, you're invited to submit your audition now.
In this episode of Trilloquy, hosts Garrett McQueen and Scott Blankenship delve into composer Nebal Maysaud's proclamation that shook the classical music world to its core.
It's Chopin, playing as gorgeous and as fleeting as the last rays of the sun on a late Autumn day. Award-winning Russian pianist Pavel Kolesnikov's Frederic Chopin Society recital in October included Chopin's Nocturne Op. 15, No. 1. Kolesnikov makes the piano sing. His performance is in this week's Regional Spotlight.
This week on New Classical Tracks, New York Polyphony founding member Craig Phillips discusses the album 'Lamentationes,' which includes world premiere recordings of recently discovered works by Francisco de Penalosa. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!
Fifty years ago, young people and their parents first took a walk down Sesame Street and met soon-to-be favorite characters Kermit the Frog, Cookie Monster, Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. Since then, the show 'Sesame Street' has become a cultural and educational phenomenon.
Classical MPR wants to support your musical endeavors, so we're giving away a $100 gift card to Cadenza Music in St. Paul. Enter now through Nov. 21 for your chance to win!
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.