This week on New Classical Tracks, trumpeter Mary Bowden shares insights into the special personal meaning of each track on her latest album, 'Reverie.' Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of her new CD!
Why do we call it a 'French horn' when it isn't French at all? Emily Green, a recent college music graduate and a horn player, dives into why so many U.S. classical fans have been calling the popular brass instrument by the wrong name for so long.
Classical MPR host John Birge caught up with the Arianna Quartet after its 17th summer at Madeline Island.
Celebrate Water Month with concerts near the water this July! Classical MPR and The Current have teamed up with the Water Main to create a calendar of over 150 outdoor concerts this summer in Minnesota. From jazz to rock to classical, let us be your guide to finding great live music this summer.
This week on the Daily Download, we're featuring works that showcase the trumpet. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Download newsletter so you never miss a free classical track every weekday.
The 16th International Tchaikovsky Competition takes place in Moscow and St. Petersburg from June 17-29. 231 contestants have been selected to compete in the categories of piano, violin, cello, voice, woodwind and brass. Watch performances and highlights from the competition.
For July, Classical MPR is celebrating water month with a giveaway of the award-winning book 'St. Croix & Namekagon Rivers,' by photographer Craig Blacklock. Valued at $1,500, this keepsake features breathtaking visuals and includes three signed photos. Enter by June 30.
Check out our new podcast, Trilloquy! Hosts Garrett McQueen and Scott Blankenship bring you true and real stories from the fringes of classical music. In this week's episode, Garrett and Scott have an in-depth conversation about Juneteenth. Now available in your favorite podcast portal!
"Hearing Susan's and Mary Beth's stories reaffirmed that communal singing, like all variations on the arts in this culture-rich state, is not merely a 'nice to have' -- it deepens our connections with each other and our communities at a time when those ties are fraying." Vaughn Ormseth shares how music can bring people together even in the toughest of circumstances.
Jazz organist Kit Downes makes his Minnesota debut on June 30. RSVP for this free event, co-sponsored by APM's Pipedreams and St. Olaf Catholic Church.
Disney pitched 'Beauty and the Beast' as a 'tale as old as time,' but we're retelling the 18th-century French story with a classical twist as the latest episode of Classical Kids Storytime -- featuring music by great French composers and enchanting illustrations by Nancy Carlson.
After more than 25 years of being behind the mic on Friday nights, Brian Newhouse stepped down as host of Classical MPR's live broadcasts with the Minnesota Orchestra. Before his final broadcast on June 14, he reflected on moments from his experiences throughout the years.
To celebrate the moon landing's 50th anniversary, Trylon Cinema in Minneapolis is presenting a film series celebrating journeys into outer space, including '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'Alien.' Just as monumental as the movies' subjects are many of their unforgettable music scores.
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.