Michael Barone is celebrating a truly amazing 50 years with Minnesota Public Radio this month. Listen as he reminisces with John Birge about some of his favorite moments from the past five decades.
Want to share the work of your favorite young artist with the rest of the world? We're looking for kids' illustrations to feature in Classical Kids Storytime, our series of classic stories with a classical twist. Artwork for 'The Three Little Pigs' is due by Friday.
Celebrate this week's centennial of Leonard Bernstein's birth by entering our giveaway of a Bernstein Prize Pack! It includes Deutsche Grammophon's 29-disc set of his complete works; Decca's world premiere recording of his opera 'A Quiet Place'; his complete solo works for piano; Naxos' complete recordings of his music, conducted by Marin Alsop; and Jamie Bernstein's memoir, 'Famous Father Girl.' Enter by Aug. 31.
The Minnesota Orchestra's live performance Monday at the BBC Proms has come and gone, but you can still hear the archived recording for a limited time. Listen now to the orchestra's return to a sold-out Royal Albert Hall in London.
We are happy to announce the launch of the Daily Download newsletter! Now you never have to miss a single free MP3 of a handpicked classical work. Subscribers also will receive a link to enter our weekly giveaway for a new classical CD.
Ever wondered which classical composer you're most like? Is it Bach, Beethoven or maybe someone a little more modern? Find out with this quiz from Classical MPR and American Public Media.
Saturday marked the final night of the Minnesota Orchestra's tour of South Africa. Dessa captured moments from the ensemble's last performance in Johannesburg.
Imagine having to perform one of the most iconic opera arias on live television and at a moment's notice. Could you do it? Aretha Franklin did -- filling in for Luciano Pavarotti, no less.
In its new release, Boston Baroque performs Biber's 'Mystery Sonatas.' Concertmaster Christina Day Martinson and conductor Martin Pearlman share their thoughts on the works. Enter to win the new release!
Looking for new and recommended music? Here are classical music experts' picks for must-hear recordings based on what's happening at classical stations and programs around the country. This month, we checked in with friends in Ohio, Tennessee and Vermont, as well as the new overnight host of Classical 24.
You can listen to Classical Minnesota Public Radio, as well as all of the themed YourClassical music streams, on Amazon's voice-on-demand Echo devices. Here's how.
Andre Rieu is known for sharing the joys of classical music with the world. On Aug. 28, U.S. audiences can watch his 2018 Maastricht concert in theaters across the country, and catch him on tour later this fall. Rieu shares his concert philosophy and chats about his latest album, 'Amore.'
On the latest episode of Brian's Picks, Eugene Rogers, founding director of Exigence and director of choral activities at the University of Michigan, joins Brian Newhouse in the studio for music and conversation.
You first heard Garrett McQueen when he filled in as the guest host of Performance Today. Now you can hear him all the time as the new overnight host/producer of Classical MPR. Meet the Memphis native, who's also a professional bassoonist.