The flags of Finland and Denmark fly high in the second instalment of Minnesota Orchestra’s Nordic Soundscapes Festival with music by Jaakko Kuusisto and Carl Nielsen. Listen to the live broadcast with host Melissa Ousley at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, on YourClassical MPR.
Chi-Chi Nwanoku, founder of the Chineke! Foundation and Orchestra, is a champion of Black, Asian and ethnically diverse musicians in Europe. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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.
Bulgarian-born British composer Dobrinka Tabakova joins forces with her friends at the Off the Beaten Path Festival to deliver her latest recording, ‘Stone Trail,’ which encompasses music she’s written over the past 25 years.
On the latest episode of Saturday Cinema, host Lynne Warfel shares a Hollywood salute to all who served with some of the greatest films about service and sacrifice. Selections include music from ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ ‘Glory,’ ‘The Right Stuff’ and more. Listen now!
At 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, Jocelyn Hagen’s ‘Creation’ — a piece that “invites audiences to reflect on the interconnectedness of life, light and love, reimagining the story of existence through a feminine lens” — will be receiving its Midwest premiere at Ted Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota.
Last summer, Joshua Bell and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields returned to the Minnesota Beethoven Festival to present two concerts. Enjoy the second of these performances, featuring music by Ives, Mendelssohn and Beethoven. Listen to the concert now!
The players of the Imani Winds have had faith in commissioning new works that uplift the profile of BIPOC composers and performers. They have been doing so for more than 25 years. Find out more in the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.
Classical host Vernon Neal speaks with renowned countertenor John Holiday about his debut solo recording. It’s an album that blends all of the genres that make up his true identity — including pop, jazz, R&B, opera and more.
We have a variety of classical specials for the holiday season, from Christmas to New Year’s Day. Listen to them any time that's convenient using this comprehensive listing.
