50 years ago this week, humans achieved something that we'd been dreaming about for millennia. Listen now as Performance Today shares memories, dreams and music in celebration of Apollo 11's successful mission to the moon and back.
Twenty five years after he scored the original 'The Lion King,' which won an Oscar, Hans Zimmer returns to Pride Rock to revisit the classic musical themes for a re-imagined tale.
Check out our new podcast, Trilloquy! The latest episode features an Arkansas classical radio host who's challenging the norms of the genre, as hosts Garrett McQueen and Scott Blankenship bring you true and real stories from the fringes of classical music. Now available in your favorite podcast portal!
Teens involved in music-related activities score higher on English, math and science exams than nonmusical peers, a new large-scale study shows.
The St. Olaf Band, under the direction of Timothy Mahr, performs an arrangement of a sacred work by Claudio Monteverdi that required both singing and playing. The instrumental lines in "Adoramus te, Christi" mimic and enhance the vocal lines for a modern take on this Baroque classic.
Clarinetist Anthony McGill shares insights into the inspiration behind 'Winged Creatures,' a new recording project brought to life in collaboration with his brother Demarre McGill and the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the new CD!
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.
Casey steps up to the plate for the Mudville Nine, but can he save the day for the woeful baseball team? Find out what happens in 'Casey at the Bat,' the latest episode of Classical Kids Storytime, featuring Americana classical music and original illustrations by Nancy Carlson.
This week on the Daily Download, we're joining with the Water Main to celebrate works inspired by the sea. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Download newsletter so you never miss a free classical track every weekday.
Somber and meditative music makes for a contemplative edition of Extra Eclectic this week. Steve Seel features bracing music by Bryce Dessner, whose Aheym (a Yiddish word meaning "homeword") describes his memories of learning about his Jewish ancestry in his youth. Steve also features powerful works by New York classical innovator Michael Gordon, maverick composer/improviser Ingram Marshall, and much, much more.
The Mill City Summer Opera opens its final season at the Mill City Museum Courtyard Ruins in Minneapolis on July 12 in Minneapolis with Mozart's two-act comic opera 'Cosi Fan Tutte.' Listen now as the star and music director share music and stories about the production.
Actress Meryl Streep joined the cast of the HBO series 'Big Little Lies' for its second season. The show is gaining attention for its soundtrack, but Streep has had her own share of musical flair throughout her career. Take a look back at her most memorable musical roles.
Earth, Wind & Fire, Sally Field, Linda Ronstadt, Sesame Street and Michael Tilson Thomas will be recognized for their lifetime contributions to the performing arts at a gala in December.
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.