The St. Olaf Christmas Festival has become one of the nation's most cherished holiday celebrations. The concert performance includes hymns, carols, choral works and orchestral selections featuring more than 500 student musicians. Listen now to this magical musical event.
Classical MPR has a wide selection of holiday programming to suit every taste and occasion. Listen to our seasonal specials on demand, enter our giveaways and see what's playing when. Find everything you need to make the season bright in our special Holiday section.
This unique program of holiday music was presented live in concert on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at the Cathedral of St. Paul by Chanticleer. Hear why this superb 12-man ensemble is known as "an orchestra of voices," as they perform holiday classics and new favorites.
Lorie Line began her musical career playing piano in Dayton's department stores 30 years ago. Today, she tours the Midwest and beyond with her own ensemble, now doing holiday concerts. But her success did not always come easy.
Trumpeter Charles Lazarus has been performing with the Minnesota Orchestra for nearly two decades. In that time, he has sought to bring as many musical styles as possible to his performances, including fresh renditions of holiday classics in his annual big band extravaganza, 'Merry and Bright.'
This week on New Classical Tracks, Jeannette Sorrell and Apollo's Fire celebrate 'Christmas on Sugarloaf Mountain' with traditional Celtic folk carols and later adaptions from the heart of Appalachia. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win their new release!
The Minnesota Boy Choir's performances of the "Carol of the Bells," "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" and Vince Guaraldi's classic "Christmas Time Is Here" are sure to warm your heart on a cold December afternoon. Listen now.
We're celebrating 100 years of 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.' This holiday season marks the centennial of the beloved Christmas Eve broadcast that originates every year from the Choir of King's College in Cambridge, England. Don't forget to listen Dec. 24, at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. (central), as we present it live.
Whether your holidays are boisterous or more serene, there's something for you on 'Taste of the Holidays.' Classical MPR's annual CD includes 11 Minnesota homegrown festive music tracks and sweet and savory recipes from 'The Splendid Table.' Enter for your chance to win a copy in our giveaway!
Classical MPR and The Current are pleased to present a very special Bring the Sing on the winter solstice. Join us Dec. 21 for a free evening of holiday sing-alongs and seasonal spirit at Como Lakeside Pavilion in St. Paul.
This week on the Daily Download, we're giving the gift of classical music by giving you free tracks from 'The Nutcracker.' Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Download newsletter so you never miss a free classical track every weekday!
This holiday season, give the gift of classical music to the young ones in your life by dedicating a piece of music to them as part of our Classical Kids Dedication Celebration on Friday, Dec. 28. Share your dedications with us before Dec. 17.
Go on a magical adventure with a girl named Clara as she is whisked away by a nutcracker prince to the Kingdom of Sweets. Give the gift of classical music by sharing this classic tale -- and Tchaikovsky's unforgettable melodies -- with your little ones this holiday season.
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.