Holiday Stream Stories

Celebrate the season with song! Melissa Ousley hosts this one-hour program of holiday favorites, new and old, presented live in concert by Chanticleer, the Grammy-winning 12-man ensemble known as "an orchestra of voices."

What does hygge mean to you? In ‘The Sound of Cinnamon,’ Jake Armerding invites you to experience coziness and contentment with a hygge soundtrack perfect for finding your favorite pair of slippers and putting your feet up. Listen now!

Join us for ‘Songs of Thanks,’ an innovative new production by Cantus presenting stories and songs celebrating gratitude and community. Listen now — and then tell us why you’re thankful so we can include your feedback in next year’s program.

On Thanksgiving, host Andrea Blain and classical music fans from all around the country take time to give thanks and celebrate one of life's most meaningful gifts: music. It's ‘Every Good Thing’ — an hour of stories and music to celebrate Thanksgiving.

These five mysteries are sure to leave you shivering in fright, just in time for the spookiest night of the year. 

Join host Melanie Renate for ‘Lunar Reflections,’ a program that offers a unique blend of classical music and mindfulness. Each lunar phase is paired with evocative classical works, which help guide listeners through moments of introspection, creativity and renewal. Listen now!

Join Steve Seel for an Easter celebration with the complete performance of Handel's ‘Messiah,’ performed by the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, conductor Patrick Dupré Quigley, an all-star roster of vocal soloists, and the Singers. Listen to the concert now!

What does love mean to you, and how does classical music help you express it? Whether it's for a partner, family or friends — or even, say, a pet or hobby — we want to know what classical work means "love" to you. Tell us, and we'll play your suggestions for Valentine's Day.

Alfred Reed's 'Russian Christmas Music' has become a majestic mainstay of the concert band repertoire since its debut in 1944. As the work marks its 80th anniversary, it's worth retelling how remarkable its world premiere was. Listen now to this timeless piece.

Join us for ‘Songs of Thanks,’ an innovative new production by Cantus presenting stories and songs celebrating gratitude and community. Listen now — and then tell us why you’re thankful so we can include your feedback in next year’s program.