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Promising violinists can get their hands on a Stradivarius and other 18th century instruments through a lending program out of Chicago.

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel highlights John Williams’ best scores and stories, celebrating his 93 years. Selections include music from ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Jaws,’ ‘Home Alone’ and more. Listen now!

The piano is center stage for this week’s episode of ‘Friday Favorites.’ Mussorgsky’s ‘Pictures at an Exhibition,’ Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, with other heroic piano gems, made this a monster of a piano show! Listen now with host Steve Staruch!

We begin our celebration of Black History Month on the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic’ with two hours devoted to the music of Black 20th- and 21st-century composers, including Carlos Simon, Jessie Montomery and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

Stradivarius violins often sell for millions. There's a long history behind them, and violinists who swear they sound better than modern ones.

Join YourClassical MPR as we present an encore broadcast of Minnesota Opera’s production of ‘The Elixir of Love.’ As a bonus, host Bonnie North speaks to members of the cast and crew about Gaetano Donizetti’s much-loved opera. Listen now!

‘Morgiane,’ perhaps the oldest opera by a Black American, finally receives its full public performance, shedding light on the forgotten heyday of opera in New Orleans.

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ join host Lynne Warfel to celebrate February birthdays in the world of film, including Cary Grant, John Ford, Elizabeth Taylor, John Williams and more. Listen now!

What happens when three Billy Goats Gruff run out of food to munch on their mountainside? See what musical surprises await in the YourClassical Storytime episode 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff,' featuring music from Bedrich Smetana and art by Nancy Carlson!

An American set, a Scandinavian set, a Silk Road set and a Palestrina palooza; what’s not to love about ‘Friday Favorites’? Listen now with host Steve Staruch!