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'Lincoln in the Bardo' takes a distinctly American grief to the Met stage

Jeff Lunden

With music by Missy Mazzoli, George Saunders' award-winning Civil War novel comes to surreal life in a stage adaptation making its world premiere at The Metropolitan Opera.


Missy Mazzoli’s Lincoln in the Bardo: Trailer

Minnesota Orchestra - Oct. 16, 2026

Minnesota Orchestra - October  2, 2026

Minnesota Orchestra - September 25, 2026

Minnesota Orchestra invites guest conductor Kahchun Wong and violinist Himari for a concert featuring music by Ifukube, Glazunov and Mussorgsky. Listen to the concert now!


Meet YourClassical MPR's Melissa Ousley

Thomas Søndergård: Taken by the Sound | Minnesota Orchestra

Celebrating a Century on the Airwaves

Minnesota Orchestra

Minnesota Orchestra performs Ifukube, Glazunov and Mussorgsky

Saturday Cinema - Oct. 17, 2026

Lynne has been at this radio thing since 1984 when she fell into an historic job at KFAC AM and FM, the commercial classical station in Los Angeles.  She was the first woman staff announcer in the station's history, and it was such big news back then, it made the LA newspapers and national radio publications.  She is thrilled women in radio is no longer newsworthy.


Lynne Warfel

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel features works by Max Steiner and James Horner, including music from ‘King Kong,’ ‘A Summer Place,’ ‘Braveheart’ and more. Listen now!


Saturday Cinema

Steiner and Horner

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

Rhapsody in Black - Stevie Wonder

Vernon Neal is the host of the podcast ‘Rhapsody in Black,’ where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music.


Host/Producer

Vernon Neal

Explore the legendary career of Stevie Wonder, the influential artist who transformed R&B and funk music. From his soulful voice to his groundbreaking compositions, learn about his classical music roots, record-breaking hits and his magnum opus. Find out more on the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast. 


Rhapsody in Black

Stevie Wonder, the influential artist who transformed R&B and funk music

New Classical Tracks (extended interview): Jason Vieaux

New Classical Tracks - Jason Vieaux

Julie Amacher's desire to introduce others to great music is what led her to radio. She began her professional broadcast career at a station in Sun Prairie, Wis. She went from rock 'n' roll to the Rocky Mountains, where she found her niche in public radio at KUNC in Greeley, Colo. Julie spent 13 years at KUNC, where she managed the announcers and their eclectic music format. During that time, she earned four national awards for best announcer. She joined Minnesota Public Radio in 1997 as an on-air host and also produces New Classical Tracks, a weekly podcast sharing behind-the-scenes stories about a new release each week. It airs locally at 7:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesdays and at 9 a.m. on Saturdays.


Julie Amacher

Grammy-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux started writing the music for his latest recording in 2020. The record is titled ‘Gratitude,’ and recently premiered at the Cleveland International Classical Guitar Festival. Listen now with host Julie Amacher.


A man poses for a portrait while playing guitar

Gratitude

New Classical Tracks® 

Guitarist Jason Vieaux shares his deeply personal 'Gratitude' on latest recording

Saturday Cinema - Oct. 10, 2026

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel features works by Maurice Jarre, including music from ‘Dead Poets Society,’ ‘North by Northwest,’ ‘Doctor Zhivago’ and more. Listen now!


Maurice Jarre

Rhapsody in Black - Pamela Z

Pamela Z is a visionary artist who embraces new ideas about identity and technology in her music. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.


Pamela Z (11/19/17 solo voice & electronics)

Pamela Z expands the boundaries of classical music

New Classical Tracks (extended interview): María Dueñas

New Classical Tracks - 20261007

Violinist María Dueñas’ latest recording pays homage to Jascha Heifetz, one of the greatest violinists of all time, and reunites her with Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela. Listen now with host Julie Amacher.


A portrait of a woman with long dark hair looking upward while holding a violin against a solid, muted pink background.

María Dueñas, Gustavo Dudamel - Lalo: Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21: I. Allegro non troppo

Maria Dueñas and Gustavo Dudamel pay homage to Jascha Heifetz

Saturday Cinema - Oct. 3, 2026

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from detective tales and murder mysteries, including ‘Knives Out,’ ‘Murder on the Orient Express,’ ‘The Fugitive’ and more. Listen now!


Murder and mayhem!

Rhapsody in Black - Julius Eastman

Composer and pianist Julius Eastman’s personal philosophy was ‘to be what I am to the fullest.’ A graduate of the Curtis Institute, his music was highly acclaimed and challenged racist and homophobic stereotypes. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.


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