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

Rhapsody in Black - Pamela Z

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

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.


Donald Swearingen

Pamela Z expands the boundaries of classical music

New Classical Tracks (Extended Interview) - 20261007

New Classical Tracks - 20261007

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

Violinist María Dueñas’ latest recording pays homage to Jascha Heifetz, one of the greatest violinists of all time, and reunites her with Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela. Listen now with host Julie Amacher.


Felix Broede

Maria Dueñas and Gustavo Dudamel pay homage to Jascha Heifetz

Minnesota Orchestra - October  2, 2026

Minnesota Orchestra - September 25, 2026

American violinist Stefan Jackiw joins the Minnesota Orchestra and Thomas Søndergård for a program featuring Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5, Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 6, and more. Listen to the concert now!


Sangwook Lee

Listen: Minnesota Orchestra continues season-opening celebration with Stefan Jackiw

Saturday Cinema - Oct. 3, 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 shares music from detective tales and murder mysteries, including ‘Knives Out,’ ‘Murder on the Orient Express,’ ‘The Fugitive’ and more. Listen now!


Murder and mayhem!

Rhapsody in Black - Julius Eastman

Composer and pianist Julius Eastman’s personal philosophy was ‘to be what I am to the fullest.’ A graduate of the Curtis Institute, his music was highly acclaimed and challenged racist and homophobic stereotypes. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.


Ron Hammond

Julius Eastman composed music that challenged oppressive stereotypes

New Classical Tracks (Extended Interview) - June 17, 2026

New Classical Tracks (Extended Interview) - Ariana Kim

New Classical Tracks - Ariana Kim

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ violinist Ariana Kim sews an ‘(un)common thread,’ connecting a collage of composers through the art of improvisation on her latest album. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!


Rachel Philipson

Violinist Ariana Kim sews an (un)common thread on latest album

Extra Eclectic - Sept. 28, 2026

As Steve Seel bids farewell to evenings on YourClassical for a new shift in the daylight hours, ‘Extra Eclectic’ completes its decade-long run with a playlist of some of his favorite 21st-century classical music discoveries of over the years. Listen now!


Evan Hurd Photography

A playlist for the road

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 25, 10 p.m., Dvorák: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World"

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 25, 10 a.m., Britten: Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 24, 10 p.m., Strauss: Four Last Songs

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 24, 10 a.m., Schubert: Symphony No. 8 "Unfinished"

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 23, 10 p.m., Mahler: What the Wild Flowers Tell Me

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 23, 10 a.m., Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 22, 10 p.m., Schumann: Symphony No. 2

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 22, 10 a.m., Schumann: Genoveva: Overture

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 21, 10 p.m., Simcock: Triple Concerto for Soprano Saxophone, Horn, and Cello

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 21, 10 a.m., Berkeley: Serenade for Strings

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 18, 10 p.m., Schumann: Violin Concerto

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 18, 10 a.m., Janacek: Sinfonietta

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 17, 10 p.m., Britten: Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 17, 10 a.m., Imogen Holst: Suite for String Orchestra

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 16, 10 p.m., Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 9

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 16, 10 a.m., Mozart: Symphony No. 35 "Haffner"

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 15, 10 p.m., Britten: Violin Concerto

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 15, 10 a.m., Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 14, 10 p.m., Torvund: Symphonic Poem No. 1 "Forest Morning"

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 14, 10 a.m., Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier Suite

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 11, 10 p.m., Waller-Bridge: Solitudes

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 11, 10 a.m., Elgar: Enigma Variations

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 10, 10 p.m., Haydn: Symphony No. 45 "Farewell"

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 10, 10 a.m., Kapralova: Rustic Suite

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 9, 10 p.m., Copland: Appalachian Spring

2026 BBC Proms: Sept. 9, 10 a.m., Bernstein: On the Town: Three Dance Episodes

2026 BBC Proms: Aug. 25, 10 a.m., Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1

The BBC Proms concerts return to YourClassical for the 2026 season. Enjoy live performances featuring world-class ensembles, conductors and soloists from the Royal Albert Hall in London. Listen at 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. on weekdays through Sept. 25 — plus on-demand audio for 30 days afterward.




Listen to the 2026 BBC Proms on YourClassical

Saturday Cinema - Sept. 26, 2026

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel Music shares music from films that feature sweeping stories and great costumes, including ‘Elizabeth and Essex,’ ‘The Lord of the Rings,’ ‘Titanic’ and ‘How the West Was Won.’ Listen now!


Costume epics

The Minnesota Winds presents its first-ever season finale. Hosted by Tom Crann.

Minnesota Winds - Season Finale

Minnesota Winds takes the stage for an unforgettable season finale concert led by guest conductor Cynthia Johnston Turner and featuring a world premiere by Katherine Bergman. Listen to the concert now!


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