Aaron Dworkin has cultivated a community through music
American violinist and music educator Aaron Dworkin saw a need to diversify classical music and made it his life’s work. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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Joshua Bell and Academy of St. Martin in the Fields return to the Minnesota Beethoven Festival
The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and music director Joshua Bell return to the Minnesota Beethoven Festival for a program featuring music by Ives, Mendelssohn and Beethoven. Listen to the live broadcast with host Tom Crann at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, on YourClassical MPR.
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International and domestic music
This episode of ‘Extra Eclectic’ highlights international composers and cross-cultural collaborations with works by Gabriela Ortiz, Johann Johannsson and more. In the second hour, host Steve Seel begins a tribute to contemporary American classical music ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Listen now!
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A cinephile's checklist with guest host Aaron Cain
On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ guest host and professed cinephile Aaron Cain shares scores every film lover should know. Selections include music from ‘The Adventures of Robin Hood,’ ‘Citizen Kane’ and ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind.’ Listen now!
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'Transitioning: The Music of Change': Spotlighting Queer and trans musicians
Despite being a fundamental part of life on earth, change is difficult for everybody. Join host Zuzu Black for ‘Transitioning: The Music of Change,’ an hourlong special featuring Queer and trans musicians that explores the many complex and interwoven facets of change. Listen now!
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Quincy Jones was a legend across genres and decades
At his core, Quincy Jones was a composer and arranger whose voice was shaped by the world of classical music. His ability to weave Black musical traditions into classical frameworks opened doors for new generations of Black and Brown composers. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.
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Orli Shaham and members of the Pacific Symphony weave an 'American Tapestry'
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Orli Shaham collaborates with members of the Pacific Symphony on her latest chamber music recording: ‘American Tapestry.’ Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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Music for the summer solstice
Host Steve Seel features contemporary classical sounds for summer on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ including Jonathan Bailey Holland’s ‘Halcyon Sun,’ Peteris Vasks’ ‘Music for a Summer Evening,’ and the late Michael Tilson Thomas’ ‘Sunset Soliloquy.’ Listen now!
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Fathers' Day
On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from films that celebrate dads of all kinds, including ‘Field of Dreams,’ ‘The Lion King’ and ‘To Kill a Mockingbird.’ Listen now!
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Listen: Celebrate Juneteenth with the Minnesota Orchestra
Join the Minnesota Orchestra in celebrating Juneteenth with a performance featuring an array of special guests, including conductor Kedrick Armstrong, vocalist Melody Betts, and composer Brian Raphael Nabors. Listen to the concert now!
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