The orchestra used to play in Verizon Hall but those rights have expired. Richard Worley and his wife Leslie Anne Miller paid $25 million to have the hall named after the great singer Marian Anderson.
As we close out Black History Month, ‘Extra Eclectic,’ with host Steve Seel, features a program of musical storytelling that explores themes of good and evil with selections by Wynton Marsalis and Derrick Skye. Listen now!
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductors Diane Retallack and Eugene Rogers lead the Eugene Concert Choir and Orchestra playing the music of Joel Thompson and Undine Smith Moores on their new album, ‘Black Is Beautiful.’ Find out more!
Sophia Alexander is one of the young artists featured on a ‘From the Top’ episode that spotlights Minnesotan musicians. Along with her appearance on the show, she spoke with YourClassical MPR’s Steve Staruch and performed a few pieces that she will present later this year with the Greater Twin Cities Symphonies. Listen now!
It’s week two of Oscar winners on ‘Saturday Cinema!’ Join Lynne Warfel for a look at winners from the 20th century, including selections from ‘West Side Story’ and ‘Ben-Hur.’ Listen now!
Steve Staruch plays listener requests on the latest episode of 'Friday Favorites,' including Project DJ. Ethan Larson, from Bemidji, is well-known for sharing his five chihuahuas (service animals) with the community.
On the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast, we learn about Omar Thomas, a composer whose music is rooted in topics such as Black liberation and affirmation, including those who are also members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Listen now.
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ Steve Seel continues celebrating Black History Month by featuring modern and contemporary Black composers and performers, including Shelley Washington, Jessie Montgomery and our exclusive recording of harpist Ashley Jackson. Listen now!
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ cellist Matt Haimovitz, the MDR Orchestra and conductor Dennis Russell Davies honor Thomas de Hartmann's music on their new album. Find out more!
Choral legend Philip Brunelle has done it all. He’s the founder and artistic director of VocalEssence, a vocal ensemble based at the Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis. He recently talked to Minnesota Public Radio about his esteemed career. Listen now!
