The Minnesota Orchestra's 2020 season is being broadcast on TPT and Classical MPR on select Fridays at 8 p.m. Listen to the concert featuring Prokofiev's Second Violin Concerto and two works by Jessie Montgomery.
For Women's History Month, we're highlighting composers, conductors and performers who have helped shape the face of classical music. Here are 10 contemporary women composers whom you should add to your music rotation.
Each year, Classical MPR reaches tens of thousands of students across Minnesota through the Class Notes Concerts program. Today's Classical Kids Music Lesson will be a virtual Class Notes concert featuring Robot Rickshaw, a music-making robot.
As we celebrate Women's History Month, Performance Today wants to honor the women who have made a lasting impact on classical music or those who love music. Nominate a living woman who has inspired you.
Soprano Melissa Holm-Johansen re-creates some of her favorite song cycles of Edvard Grieg in English. Her new recording, 'Edvard Grieg — Songs From the Heart,' gives us a peek at Norwegian culture. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!
Why does the king throw every person that cuts his hair into jail? What is he hiding? Find out in 'The King with Donkey Ears.' It's the latest episode of Classical Kids Storytime, with music by Hamilton Harty and illustrations by Nancy Carlson.
Get a free classical track with the Daily Download. Every weekday. No matter what. Can you guess this week's theme? One clue is from Giuseppe Verdi's 'Aida.'
NPR is remembering some of those who lost their lives to the COVID-19 pandemic by listening to the music they loved and hearing their stories. Former students of Jim Haefele recorded one of his favorite songs to be played for him just before his death.
As composer Jessie Montgomery spent time thinking about 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' she wondered, 'What does an anthem for the 21st century sound like in today's multicultural environment?' Find out about the resulting work on Extra Eclectic, with Steve Seel.
Teaching orchestra, choir or band virtually in a pandemic presents some unique challenges. Even with schools reopening, it's difficult to hold in-person band practice in a way that's safe and socially distant. How has music education changed during the pandemic? And what does its future in U.S. education look like? Listen to this episode of 1A to learn more.
Pianist Lara Downes has started a record label, Rising Sun Music. With the goal of promoting Black classical music, this collaboration with other musicians of color across the world focuses on unity and education.
The Chamber Music Society of St. Cloud is offering virtual concerts for their 2021 season. Enjoy a performance from the Argus Quartet, featuring music by women composers.
With many arts organizations and concert halls closing their doors due to concerns from the coronavirus, there has been a surge in performances offered for free online. Here is our updated list of great performances that you can enjoy from home.
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.