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To honor his grandfather's musical legacy, Gene Van Alstine spent a decade building violins for each of his own 10 grandchildren.
There's nothing more Minnesotan than our State Fair. Plan your ideal day at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, and we'll give you a classical theme song ideally suited for a Minnesotan!
The 2019-20 Class Notes Artists are here, and it's a fantastic lineup. They will be going into schools all over the state this school year inspiring students through the power of live performance. Download lesson plans and curricula here!
There once was a hare who loved to brag about his speed. The hare also loved to tease other animals, until one day, when the slowest animal in the forest challenged him to a race. Who won? Find out in 'The Tortoise and the Hare,' the latest episode of Classical Kids Storytime, featuring music by Alexander Borodin and original illustrations by Nancy Carlson.
As oboist David Norville enters his final year as a student at the New England Conservatory, there’s one thing he knows for sure: He doesn’t want to become a professional oboist. Find out why in the new episode of Trilloquy, as hosts Garrett McQueen and Scott Blankenship explore true and real stories from the fringes of classical music. Now available in your favorite podcast portal!
The spiritual energy of light, the earth and sun, and natural flora are explored in this week's program. Steve Seel features works ranging from Terry Riley's "Sun Rings: One Earth, One People, One Love," and Johann Johannson's magnificent "A Pile of Dust" to John Cage's "In a Landscape" and not one but two live recordings from the 2019 BBC Proms, including Alexia Stone's "Earthward," featuring the choral group Voces8.
Watch a young cellist on the rise, offering music of virtuosity, sweet lyricism and a little fire from his Persian roots
This week on the Daily Download, we're featuring listener requests. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Download newsletter so you never miss a free classical track every weekday.
You'll soon hear a new voice on the airwaves as we welcome Melissa Dundis as our new classical music host. Learn more about the classical guitarist and native of Omaha, Neb.
Did you miss our Facebook Live event with Jake Runestad? You can now watch the full video, as host Brian Newhouse talks with the composer about his new release from Delos Music, 'The Hope of Loving,' performed by Conspirare.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Patricia Wulf, a mezzo-soprano who says she was uncomfortable with aggressive advances made by revered opera star Placido Domingo.
This week on New Classical Tracks, self-proclaimed 'outsider composer' Rick Sowash shares insights into his latest album, 'Seasonal Breezes: Five Chamber Works,' which features cellist Josh Aerie, the Sylvan Trio and a few other musical friends. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!
When one person joins with others, the power of song is undeniable. Singing can allow people to tap into memories once thought to be lost, reconnect with loved ones and so much more. This is why we sing.