Saturday Cinema - Oct. 24, 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 celebrates famous folks born in October, including Julie Andrews, Walter Matthau, Alastair Sim, Edith Head and more. Listen now!


October birthdays

Minnesota Orchestra - October 16, 2026

Minnesota Orchestra - October  2, 2026

On Friday, Oct. 23, pianist Simon Trpčeski and conductor Jaime Martin joined the Minnesota Orchestra in a program featuring music by Liszt, Haydn and Mendelssohn. Listen to the broadcast of this concert with host Melissa Ousley at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, on YourClassical MPR.


Benjamin Ealovega

Minnesota Orchestra performs Haydn and Liszt with Simon Trpceski

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

Rhapsody in Black - Mary Lou Williams

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.


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Vernon Neal

Mary Lou Williams’ artistic vision and her ability to blend diverse musical influences into a cohesive and unique composition are perfect for concert halls and jazz clubs. Find out more on the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast. 


William P. Gottlieb

Mary Lou Williams is perfect for concert halls and jazz clubs

New Classical Tracks (Extended Interview) - October 21, 2026

New Classical Tracks (Extended Interview) - Eric Whitacre

New Classical Tracks - Eric Whitacre

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 composer and conductor Eric Whitacre’s latest project is a result of his personal rediscovery of meditation and his ‘deep, deep love for synthesizers.’ Listen as he speaks to host Julie Amacher about a recording that he describes as “Thomas Tallis meets ‘Blade Runner.’”


Marc Royce

Thomas Tallis meets 'Blade Runner' on Eric Whitacre's 'Eternity in an Hour'

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

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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.


Karen Almond/Metropolitan Opera

Saturday Cinema - Oct. 17, 2026

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!


Steiner and Horner

Rhapsody in Black - Stevie Wonder

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. 


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

New Classical Tracks (Extended Interview) - October 14, 2026

New Classical Tracks (Extended Interview) - Jason Vieaux

New Classical Tracks - Jason Vieaux

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.


Asia Margo

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.


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