The U.S. Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants are presenting a captivating program of patriotic and popular music as the military branch’s flagship ensembles embark on a free tour of the Upper Midwest from April 5 to 15— including five concerts in Minnesota, with a stop at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Opera presents Mozart’s Don Giovanni, the story of an egotistical and infamous womanizer, brazen in his shameless seductions. Join host Andrea Blain for the live broadcast at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, on YourClassical MPR.
Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson was a skilled pianist and conductor who composed and performed in the classical, television, theater, jazz and film industries, while also advocating for the Black community in the performing arts. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
Don some good hiking boots — we’re ascending mountains and encountering some of their native fauna on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Host Steve Seel shares Jane Antonia Cornish’s ‘Sierra,’ Jennifer Higdon’s ‘Coyote Nights,’ Kayan Kalhor’s ‘Mountains are Far Away’ and more. Listen now!
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ cellist Sophie Shao celebrates the joy of life through music inspired by France on her second solo album, ‘CanCan Macabre,’ alongside pianists Ieva Jokubaviciute and Adrienne Kim. Find out more!
Did you know that John Williams writes music that isn’t for movies? Plus, a young Chinese guitarist tackles one of the most beloved guitar concertos ever written, and two cellists offer evocative interpretations of new and rarely heard music in Recordings of the Month for April.
You might have missed it. But Bruce Hornsby — the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter whose hits include ‘The Way It Is’ — recently teamed up with ever-experimental ensemble yMusic to release the album ‘Deep Sea Vents’ as BrhyM. It’s the classical crossover event of the season.
Cellist Sterling Elliott joined the Minnesota Orchestra, with guest conductor Kristiina Poska, for a program featuring Tchaikovsky’s ‘Variations on a Rococo Theme’ and favorites by Copland and Beethoven. Listen to the concert now!
