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Exploring the best in film music, with host Lynne Warfel. Listen live at 10 a.m. central every Saturday on YourClassical Radio — now 2 hours!

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

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

Explore new recordings with top performers and host Julie Amacher

Classic stories with a classical twist

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Can you name the hidden tune and the composer whose style it copies?

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This week on Extra Eclectic, host Steve Seel remembers one of the most important avant-garde composers of the 20th century, György Ligeti, including his haunting ‘Atmosphères,’ which was used in the film '2001: A Space Odyssey.‘ Other featured works include those by Steve Reich, David Lang and Marc Mellits.

Bruce the goose always swims his morning laps alone, until his life changes forever on one fateful summer day. Find out what happens in ‘Goose, Goose, Baby Goose!’ – the new episode of YourClassical Storytime, with narration by Ryan Lohr, music by Charles Koechlin and illustrations by Mia Jennings.

Gil Scott-Heron, the self-proclaimed "bluesologist," emerged as a courageous musical figure during the 1970s and ‘80s, skillfully blending social commentary with musical artistry. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

Listen live at 8 p.m. Friday as first associate concertmaster Susie Park and associate principal cello Silver Ainomäe team up for a long-awaited performance of Johannes Brahms’ Double Concerto with the Minnesota Orchestra. The program, led by visiting conductor Andrew Manze, also includes Eleanor Alberga’s ‘Tower’ and Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 1.

The National Lutheran Choir presents its season finale and farewell concert, ‘Ventures Known & Unknown,’ featuring some of departing conductor David Cherwien’s favorite repertoire during his 21-year tenure with the ensemble. Listen to the concert now, with host Steve Staruch.

In this week’s New Classical Tracks, violinist Tessa Lark combines bluegrass and classical on her latest recording, ‘The Stradgrass Sessions.’

On this episode of Saturday Cinema, host Lynne Warfel presents her annual Memorial Day show of film music in honor of those who sacrificed everything for their country. Listen to the program now, including music from ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ ‘Platoon’ and ‘War Horse.’

NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffin has a trick to get her kids to fall asleep at bedtime: lullabies. Science backs it up: Singing to your child helps them fall asleep faster, even than listening to Mozart!

On this episode of Friday Favorites, for May 26, 2023, with host Steve Staruch, Les gets his request for ‘The Navy Hymn,’ and Joseph hears ‘Ashokan Farewell’ in Iowa. Also, Project DJ co-host Nicholas Hinson, a graduate from St. Olaf College, talks about building organs and singing with the Minnesota Chorale.

Sunday's finale marked the end of 'Succession' and its iconic opening theme. Composer Nicholas Britell reflects on shaping the show's signature sound over four seasons — and what he might do next.