The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra

Discover great music as you browse through more than 250 recordings of the SPCO recorded by Classical MPR.

Here's a calendar with all of the Voices of Spring programming for April.

Join Alison Young in celebrating Easter with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's performance of Handel's 'Messiah,' a piece who's message continues to resonate nearly 300 years later.

Pianist Jonathan Biss is back in St. Paul for a sort of Beethoven banquet with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, with four concerts that begin Thursday and culminate Saturday night with a live broadcast on Classical Minnesota Public Radio.

Besides the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's win for best chamber/small ensemble performance, here are the other 2018 Grammy winners for classical-related recordings, as presented Sunday by the Recording Academy.

Conductor Dennis Russell Davies challenges the definition of what you might think of as old and new music on his new recording, 'Now, and Then.' Be sure to check out the extended podcast to hear him talk about his stint with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and his friendship with composer Aaron Copland.

Pinchas Zukerman, the former conductor of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, will fill in on a U.S. tour for renowned conductor Charles Dutoit, who's facing sexual assault allegations that span decades, according to the New York Times.

A number of seasons ago the SPCO hired countertenor John Holiday for its annual 'Messiah' performances. He's back. Holiday joins Steve Staruch in the studio.

Celebrate the holidays with one of classical music's most cherished works as the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra joins forces with The Singers and various vocal soloists to present Handel's "Messiah."

The Minnesota Orchestra and Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra each received Grammy nominations Tuesday for their latest classical recordings.

A day-by-day guide to all of our special holiday programming for the 2017 season.

The relationship between Classical MPR and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra has been long and fruitful on both sides.

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Pianist Orion Weiss makes his Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra debut this weekend, playing Beethoven's Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano -- better known as the Triple Concerto. Listen to the live broadcast of the SPCO season-opening concert on Sunday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m., with host Alison Young.

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Patricia Kopatchinskaja will perform in the Walker Art Center's galleries, pianist Vijay Iyer will partner with Teju Cole, and Bon Iver's Justin Vernon will partner with TU Dance, as part of the just-announced 2017-18 season of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's Liquid Music.

Join Alison Young in a live broadcast of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra at 8 p.m., Saturday, June 10. This concert features a world premiere of Pierre Jalbert's Violin Concerto, as well as Beethoven's Seventh Symphony.

Understanding young audiences is key to engaging them, say Minnesota Opera staff - but, they add, connecting their art form with new audiences doesn't just mean catering to millennials. Only a small fraction of all Americans attend opera in any given year, so there's room for growth across all demographics.

The SPCO festival 'Where Words End' is a chance for artists of various disciplines to join the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra in exploring themes of immigration and cultural identity through the lens of Nordic music. Join host Classical MPR host Alison Young on Saturday, May 13, at 8 p.m., for the live broadcast of this Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra concert.

This Easter Sunday at noon, join Alison Young for the complete story from prophecy to resurrection in a stunning live concert with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Chorale and soloists conducted by early music specialist Paul McCreesh.