Deep Cuts

May 26 marks the birth centenary of one of America’s most prolific and revolutionary composers: Miles Davis. In celebration, join host Kevin O’Connor for selections from Davis’ most influential album, as well as commentary and facts about Davis’ life, in Milestones: Kind of Blue.

So you’ve invited some folks for dinner. The table is set, the food is prepped — now, what about music? Here’s a course-by-course playlist to fit the menu.

Underground Noise invites you to the soundscape of the fungal world. Hear the one-hour special on Monday, Feb. 9, at 9 p.m. Central on YourClassical MPR.

Where classical music is always arriving, with host Steve Seel. Listen live at 10 p.m. Central every Monday on YourClassical Radio.

Tigre Tigre is a new production from the Fox and Beggar Theater company, whose productions combine street theater, dance, puppetry, circus arts, and what it calls “folk opera.”  

A St. Paul parrot found a connection to classical music — and to legions of fellow listeners.

The Metropolitan Opera makes its productions available to listeners via free live audio streams. Check out the schedule and listen now!

This Easter, as always, the 'Messiah' oratorio is in full play. But do you want to venture beyond Handel's masterpiece? Then check out our picks for 10 other great works for Holy Week.

For the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue,’ Valerie Kahler delves into the fascinating history of this great work and shares an array of performers who interpreted it. Listen now to 'Blue Centennial': Celebrating a Century of Gershwin’s 'Rhapsody'!

How did Erik Satie's Gymnopedies become the quintessential relaxation music? Of their time, they also seem to float above and beyond it.