Wine and food pairings are a tale as old as time, but what about pairing wine with your favorite classical work? Explore what Minnesota wines have to offer when enjoyed with a complementary symphony or concerto.
For Itzhak Perlman, the Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah, which starts Friday, and Yom Kippur bring a flood of memories, many of them associated with music. In this one-hour special, the superstar violinist shares a wide variety of recordings that have special meaning for him, sparking warm responses for all listeners.
Composers like Beethoven and Tchaikovsky made loud and courageous music that made them sound bold. Explore these exciting sounds on the latest episode of Classical Kids Corner, hosted by Melissa Dundis.
The Sanskrit word "Shakti" signifies a celestial feminine energy that allows man to enter into contact with the divine. Composer John Tavener says that although Shakti is a Hindu concept, Shakti-ism has a universal significance, since "the concept of the eternal feminine is present in all great primordial traditions." Steve Seel features Tavener's work "Mahashakti" as one of the major works on this week's program, in addition to music by Einojuhani Rautavaara, Hannah Kendall, and others.
Combining footage and audio from 'Carmen,' 'The Marriage of Figaro,' modern classics, and more, the Minnesota Opera's season opener at CHS field is a digital event you don't want to miss.
Autumn is a season of change -- changing leaves, changing weather, changing amounts of daylight. In our latest Classical Kids Music Lesson, listen to four pieces inspired by autumn and think about how they reflect the moods and feelings of this season.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday at 87, will be remembered for her fight for women's rights and her 27-year reign on the U.S. Supreme Court. But her profound love of opera also came through in many tributes.
This week on New Classical Tracks, the ARC Ensemble shares music from Walter Kaufmann, the first time it has been recorded, as part of their 'Music in Exile' series. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!
Get a free classical track with the Daily Download. Every weekday. No matter what. Can you guess this week's theme? One clue is Fanny Mendelssohn 'Im Herbst.'
Opera fans will have to wait another whole year for live performances at the famed New York house. In a press release Wednesday, the Metropolitan Opera says it plans to reopen on Sept. 27, 2021.
What happens when a magical girl comes face to face with a cunning tiger in her quiet village? Find out in the Hmong folk tale 'Yer and the Tiger,' the latest episode of Classical Kids Storytime, featuring traditional music, narration by Ka Vang and illustrations by Xee Reiter.
Nezet-Seguin chose Verdi's Requiem for his 2012 inaugural performance as music director of the Philadelphia Orchestra. He says the piece now helps him find a sense of connection during the pandemic. Listen to his conversation with Fresh Air's Terry Gross.
Don't miss our SPCO Spotlight every Friday in the 9 a.m. hour, as well as occasional live broadcasts. Experience amazing performances by the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra at various venues, with expertly presented audio from Classical MPR.
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.