Before Bach's Birthday Bash - March 18, 2023

Before Bach's Birthday Bash, which was held March 18 with ‘Pipedreams’ host Michael Barone, celebrated the works of composer J.S. Bach with five hourlong concerts at venues in Minneapolis. Relive the first hour now with our archived livestream video and broadcast audio.


Before Bach's Birthday Bash: Relive this annual celebration of a great composer

La Mujer en la Música: How Latin American Women Have Shaped Classical Music

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Join host Inés Guanchez as we explore the music and lives of select women composers and performers from Latin America who have reshaped music history and continue to do so to this day in ‘La Mujer en la Música: How Latin American Women Have Shaped Classical Music.’


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Where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music, with host Vernon Neal.

Rhapsody in Black - March 16, 2023

Founded in 1995 by Everett McCorvey, the American Spiritual Ensemble teaches about the history and traditions of enslaved people in America through the power of music. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast. 


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Everett McCorvey and the American Spiritual Ensemble keeps our heritage alive

New Classical Tracks - Benjamin Grosvenor (Extended)

New Classical Tracks - Benjamin Grosvenor

In this week’s New Classical Tracks, British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor talks about his latest recording, ‘Schumann & Brahms,’ which explores the fascinating relationship among Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the album! 


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Pianist Benjamin Grosvenor explores the relationship among Romantic composers

YourClassical Storytime - Mighty Mikko!

What happens when a poor, lonely woodcutter meets a talking fox? He becomes Mighty Mikko! Find out how their adventures unfold in this charming adaptation of a Finnish folk tale, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – featuring narration by Lynn Norris, music by Jean Sibelius and illustrations by Raul Villanueva.  


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'Mighty Mikko!'

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Friday Favorites- 03172023

On this episode of Friday Favorites, for March 17, 2023, host Steve Staruch plays music to celebrate Women’s History month by composer Amy Beach and honors St. Patrick’s Day with a piece sung by John McCormack. And Project DJ co-host Emily Roth talks about her love for the pipe organ and her performance at Before Bach’s Birthday Bash in Minneapolis.


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On Saturday, Mar. 18, conductor and violist Tabea Zimmermann returns to lead the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra in performing Mendelssohn’s ‘Scottish’ Symphony. The program also included pieces by Mendelssohn-Hensel and Hummel. Listen to the concert now!


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College basketball has been a nice diversion, but the real March Madness has been host Ward Jacobson’s general attitude toward the wicked ways of Mother Nature as she thumbed her nose at the Twin Cities in the final days of the season. Even though it's Minnesota, Mother Nature is never passive aggressive.


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We're proud to introduce you to our next 2022-2023 PT Young Artist in Residence: Cellist Leland Ko. Ko recently joined Fred Child at the Maud Moon Weyerhaeuser Recording Studio in St. Paul, Minnesota. Hear the conversation and music right here!


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Conductor Michael Francis returned to Orchestra Hall to lead the Minnesota Orchestra in a program featuring Beethoven’s ‘Grosse Fuge,’ Montgomery’s ‘Strum,’ and Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter,” as well as Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1, performed by soloist Johannes Moser. Listen to the concert now!


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Before Bach's Birthday Bash: Relive this annual celebration of a great composer

Johann Sebastian Bach - Cello Suite No. 1: Prelude

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