Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Twin Cities or elsewhere in the region? Classical MPR host John Birge offers his picks in classical music, theater and more, including a concert with pianist Andrew van Oeyen.
What do your favorite classical hosts love to listen to? You might be surprised. Here are top 10 lists from the people behind the microphone.
Tony Ross, the principal cello of the Minnesota Orchestra, recently celebrated his 60th birthday performing some of his favorite chamber works with the Chamber Music Society of Minnesota. The highlight of the program was the Schubert Quintet. Joyful and sweet, the opening of this cherished piece is in this week's Regional Spotlight.
Lizzo, the singer-songwriter-rapper who is making enormous waves in the music industry, started her love for music in a place many other young people do -- in the band room. Her flute remains a key part of her performances. It even has its own Instagram account.
It's the 10th season of Minnesota Varsity, Classical MPR's annual showcase for high school musicians! If you're a 14- to 18-year-old student, a classical music instrumentalist, vocalist, or composer, and a resident of Minnesota or surrounding states in the MPR radio listening area, you're invited to submit your audition now.
This week on New Classical Tracks, guitarist Sharon Isbin discusses her collaboration with Pacifica Quartet on the new album 'Souvenirs of Spain and Italy.' Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!
Join hosts Garrett McQueen and Scott Blankenship -- and a studio audience -- as they explore the life and legacy of Clara Schumann as a musician, muse and mother in a specially recorded live episode of the Trilloquy podcast.
Some of the warmest, most compelling new classical music today is being written for the cello - and, played by cellists with a solid pedigree in new music. This week Steve features two hours of nearly wall-to-wall cellos, in solos, duos, multiples, and concerto settings, with performances by Maya Beiser, Ashley Bathgate, Yo Yo Ma, Zoe Keating, and others.
With Halloween creeping up on us, you might be inclined to cue up a chilling orchestral work such as 'Danse Macabre.' But how well do you know the scary music that we always hear at this time of year? Take our fun quiz to find out whom you should be for Halloween based on your results.
Once upon a time, a brother and sister named Hansel and Gretel were abandoned deep in the forest. They were taken in by a wicked witch, who planned to cook the children for dinner. Find out what happened next in 'Hansel and Gretel,' the latest episode of Classical Kids Storytime, featuring music by Engelbert Humperdinck and Richard Strauss, with original illustrations by Nancy Carlson.
This week on the Daily Download, we're exploring music from new releases. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Download newsletter so you never miss a free classical track every weekday!
Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a $100 unlimited play pass to Snapology Minneapolis.
We're giving away Naxos' Wind Band Classics collection to celebrate the new Concert Band stream! Enter the giveaway for a chance to win the 41-disc collection.
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.