The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's new Tapestry initiative aims to use "the language of music to explore issues faced by our community." For St. Paul singer and artist PaviElle French, it is the opportunity of a lifetime. She ended up composing her first symphony for an orchestra.
Are you a composer looking for a filmmaker or a filmmaker looking for a composer? If so, Minnesota's Film Score Fest is something you should know about.
Once upon a time, there was a mouse named Minerva who was captured by a lion. He let her go, not realizing that the tiny creature would soon be a big help. 'The Mouse and the Lion' is the latest episode of Classical Kids Storytime, featuring music by Gustav Mahler and original illustrations by Nancy Carlson.
Scott Simon talks with Jessica Chiccehitto Hindman about performing with a fake orchestra that 'played' to sounds from a CD. Her memoir, 'Sounds Like Titanic,' raises questions about identity and reality.
This week on New Classical Tracks, guitarist Thibaut Garcia tips his hat to Bach with his new album, 'Bach Inspirations.' The record features compositions by the Baroque master, as well as works by other composers inspired by him. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win the new CD.
Looking for new and recommended music this winter? Here are classical music experts' picks for must-hear recordings, from a Grammy-nominated disc to heavenly choral music to a selection for Black History Month.
America's relationships with slavery, the civil rights movement and modern race-based challenges aren't the only things to think about for Black History Month. Members of the African diaspora have contributed to classical music since there was a "classical music." Here are nine notable performances of black pieces of music to explore.
Every Christmas Eve, millions of people worldwide tune into 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' to hear the ethereal sounds of the Choir of King's College, Cambridge. Now you can see the choir in person in a live performance at the Cathedral of St. Paul presented by Classical MPR.
It's a little cold out there, eh? So the time is ideal to survey the best classical works for winter. No matter how frigid it gets outside, these dozen frosty concoctions are sure to warm your musical heart.
Horacio Lavandera is an award-winning Argentine pianist. He lives in Spain. Last spring, he wowed an audience in Winona, Minn., with a recital that included George Gershwin's Three Preludes. His performance in in this week's Regional Spotlight.
The list of Featured Artists and Composers for the 2019 season of Minnesota Varsity has been revealed! From this group, five performers and two composers will be selected to move on to the Showcase Concert, taking place May 11 at Ted Mann Concert Hall.
Classical MPR invites you to sign up for Next Gen, our new newsletter about sharing the power of classical music with young people in your life.
Bring the Sing returns to Duluth on March 23 for a celebration of community through song. Join us for this one-of-a-kind sing-along event.
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.