Minnesota Orchestra - November 14, 2025

Minnesota Orchestra - October 31, 2025

On Friday, Nov. 14, Thomas Søndergård led the Minnesota Orchestra in a concert that presents three perspectives on processing grief, featuring music by Dorn, Clyne and Brahms. Listen to the live broadcast with host Melissa Ousley at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, on YourClassical MPR.


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Søndergård leads the Minnesota Orchestra in Brahms' 'Requiem'

'Every Good Thing'

'Songs of Thanks' with Cantus

'The Sound of Cinnamon'

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.


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Listen to our 2025 winter holiday specials on demand

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

Rhapsody in Black - Imani Winds

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

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. 


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Imani Winds have faith in music as their core value

Extra Eclectic - Nov. 19, 2025

On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ as the trees lose their leaves and darkness comes earlier every evening, we’ll reflect on the beauty of autumn and nighttime with music by Alex Berko, Joby Talbot and Elena Ruehr. Listen now with guest host Jake Armerding!


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Autumn landscapes with guest host Jake Armerding

New Classical Tracks (Extended Interview) - 20251119

New Classical Tracks (Extended Interview) - Carolyn Surrick

New Classical Tracks - 20251119

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

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Ensemble Galilei’s viola da gambist Carolyn Surrick speaks about the group’s latest recording, which features 35 tracks celebrating 35 years of performing music together. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!


Bernard McWilliams

Carolyn Surrick and the Ensemble Galilei explore hope on their latest recording

Former Artistic Partner Thomas Zehetmair reunites with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra for a program featuring music by Mozart and Brahms, as well as performances by Concertmaster Steven Copes and Principal Cello Julie Albers. Listen to the broadcast with host Steve Seel at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, on YourClassical MPR.


Wolfgang Schmidt

SPCO performs Mozart’s 'Jupiter Symphony' with Thomas Zehetmair 

Jake Armerding grew up playing classical violin and listening to ‘80s pop radio. He spent 20 years on the road as an instrumentalist, appearing on such revered stages as Carnegie Hall and the Newport Folk Festival, before pivoting toward local musical work. He was thrilled to land a spot on the YourClassical team in the last days of 2024. He and his wife oversee the developing rowdiness of their three boys in River Falls, Wisconsin.


Jake Armerding

What does hygge mean to you? In ‘The Sound of Cinnamon,’ Jake Armerding invites you to experience coziness and contentment with a hygge soundtrack perfect for finding your favorite pair of slippers and putting your feet up. Listen now!


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Saturday Cinema - Nov. 15, 2025

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, film noir and other whodunnits, including ‘Knives Out!,’ ‘Spellbound’ and ‘Psycho.’ Listen now! 


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Murder mysteries and more

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.


Longtime music host and performer Andrea Blain presents classical music programming including national specials, opera and other live broadcasts and holiday programs. She also is part of a team that works on content and scripting for ‘Rhapsody in Black’ and has voiced several episodes of YourClassical Storytime.


Andrea Blain

On Thanksgiving, host Andrea Blain and classical music fans from all around the country take time to give thanks and celebrate one of life's most meaningful gifts: music. It's ‘Every Good Thing’ — an hour of stories and music to celebrate Thanksgiving.


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