A devastating fire struck the world-famous Dobson Pipe Organ Builders in Lake City, Iowa, on Tuesday. Amid the uncertainty over the damage and Dobson’s future, Michael Barone, who hosts American Public Media’s weekly organ show Pipedreams, offers his thoughts.


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Devastating fire hits Iowa's world-famous Dobson Pipe Organ Builders

Meet Jillene Khan, our new overnight classical host. Learn about how she found her way into radio, her favorite classical composer and what she’s up to when not on the air.


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Juneteenth: Remembrance

Juneteenth: Celebration

This Juneteenth we commemorate the holiday with two contrasting and power playlist — Remembrance and Celebration. Remembrance is about the past and represents the struggle of Black Americans to get to where we are today and Celebration is about the joy and jubilee felt in the presence of positive change for now and in the future. 

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YourClassical Storytime - The first day of school can be overwhelming with new friends, new places and new experiences. Especially, if you are a very special kitty. Enjoy the latest YourClassical Storytime episode 'Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten' by Laura Purdie Salas, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata.

YourClassical Storytime - 'Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten'

The first day of school can be overwhelming with new friends, new places and new experiences — especially for a special kitty named Clover. Enjoy the latest YourClassical Storytime episode, 'Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarten,' by Laura Purdie Salas, illustrated by Hiroe Nakata, with music by composer Mel Bonis.


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New Classical Tracks - Mark Holloway (Extended) 

New Classical Tracks - Mark Holloway

This week on New Classical Tracks, violist Mark Holloway of Pacifica Quartet reflects on featuring three newly commissioned works on their album, Contemporary Voices. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the CD!

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Violist Mark Holloway of Pacifica Quartet explores new works

Share the joys of the music you love with young listeners through YourClassical Storytime — classic stories with a classical twist!


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Nordic Fiddlers Bloc blends northern fiddle traditions into one

Catalyst Quartet honors Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

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Contralto and conductor Nathalie Stutzmann lives her dream

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Gil Shaham finds friendship in two violin concertos

Pat Metheny enters the world of classical guitar

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Henry Balfour Gardiner - Evening Hymn

Welcome to the Choral Stream Download, a handpicked, free, downloadable piece of choral music available every week for subscribers to the Choral Stream newsletter. This week, get a free MP3 of Henry Balfour Gardiner - Evening Hymn.


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Watch and listen as 12 Twin Cities choral organizations present Voices Rising: A Choral Affirmation of Black Lives. The event on Wednesday night was the opening-night concert of Chorus America’s 2021 Summer Conference.


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Voices Rising celebrates Black lives with a choral spectacular

Take a trip to Europe with YourClassical MPR host, Melissa Ousley, and two members of the Minnesota Orchestra. Stops include Budapest, Salzburg, Vienna, and Prague, with visits to the homes of Liszt, Mozart, and Beethoven. Reserve risk-free through August 15!


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Cantus Celebrates Brave 2021

What does it mean to be a man? How do we define "masculinity" in these rapidly changing times? And what values to fathers want to pass on to their sons today? Join host Steve Seel and Cantus for the special program Brave, that seeks to answer these questions through music and words.


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Devastating fire hits Iowa's world-famous Dobson Pipe Organ Builders

Hector Berlioz - Beatrice et Benedict: Overture

Hector Berlioz - Beatrice et Benedict: Overture

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