In the 1920s, a renaissance happened in Harlem. Black artists inspired each other to make art that expressed an audacious new vision of Black beauty, Black hope, Black truth and Black pride. A century later, Black artists are coming together again. Welcome to Amplify With Lara Downes, intimate conversations with visionary Black musicians.
Scores from some of the best thrillers like The Third Man, Laura, Vertigo and a lot more in our run up to Hollywood Halloween!
Get a free classical track with the Daily Download. Every weekday. No matter what. Can you guess this week's theme? Today's clue is the famous opening movement from Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 5.
The St. Olaf Band celebrated its 125th year in 2016, prompting two authors with connections to the Northfield college to write a history book about the ensemble. Take a journey through its storied past in 'Milestones and Memories of the St. Olaf Band, 1891-2018.'
This week on New Classical Tracks, learn about iSing Silicon Valley, a choral education program for school-aged girls, and their new release, 'Here I Stand.' Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!
Harriet ends up with quite a haul after she goes trick-or-treating. But what will she do with all of those sweets? Find out in 'Harriet's Halloween Candy,' the new episode of Classical Kids Storytime, with a story and art by Nancy Carlson and music by Augusta Holmes.
Darren Aronofsky's 2000 film Requiem for a Dream spawned a musical motif that's rippled through media -- and jumpstarted a new career for Clint Mansell, the composer of its haunted score.
The Minnesota Orchestra's 2020 season is being broadcast on TPT and Classical MPR on select Fridays at 8 p.m. Stay tuned for their next performance on Oct. 23!
This is the first time that the New York Philharmonic has been forced to cancel its entire concert season. No previously scheduled concerts will happen before June 2021.
What makes the French horn sound so full, round and rich? Find out on the latest episode of Classical Kids Corner, hosted by Melissa Dundis.
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.
Duo Avila is composed of pianist Ines Guanchez and violinist Sofia Schutte, both University of Minnesota graduates. Watch the video of their recent concert, co-sponsored by the university's School of Music, that was livestreamed from the Costa Rican National Theater and featured music by female composers.
Eddie Van Halen, who has died from cancer at 65, blazed trails with his band Van Halen as one of the greatest guitarists in rock history. But he never forgot his classical past, and it started with his name and upbringing.
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.