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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!

Gil Scott-Heron was a self-described ‘bluesologist’ and a bold voice of social activism in music in the 1970s and ‘80s. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

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!

Minnesota Opera presents ‘The Snowy Day,’ the story of a young boy who finds joy and wonder in the first snowfall of winter. Listen as host Tynia Major speaks to cast members and watch how the crew makes snowball props in advance of the Feb. 8 premiere.

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!