Minnesota Opera’s new production, ‘Cruzar la Cara de la Luna,’ explores the intertwined lives of a Mexican American family on both sides of the border. Listen as host Andrea Blain speaks to members of the cast about this exciting new production.
Watch as Minnesota Opera baritone Andrew Wilkowske takes us for a ride on the Great Big Wheel at the Minnesota State Fair! Opera's in the air, with ‘Deh, Vieni Alla Finestra’ from Mozart's ‘Don Giovanni.’
Featuring some of the most popular music ever to grace the opera stage, Minnesota Opera’s ‘Carmen’ brings every aspect of Georges Bizet’s thrilling tale to life, from its tantalizing beginning to its devastating climax. Listen to audio from YourClassical MPR’s recent broadcast now.
Gioachino Rossini’s beloved and irresistible rom-com Barber of Seville is a cut above. Listen to Minnesota Opera’s performance of the opera, featuring the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, on YourClassical MPR with host Gabi Glass.
Gioachino Rossini’s operatic version of the ‘Cinderella’ story may not have any enchanted mice or pumpkins, but there’s plenty of magic in the music. Listen to the Minnesota Opera’s 2010 performance of ‘Cinderella’ now.
After a year of no performances, tenor David Portillo returned to the stage in the spring for Minnesota Opera’s production of Benjamin Britten’s ‘Albert Herring.’ Listen now to YourClassical MPR’s encore broadcast of this remarkable production.
Listen now to a broadcast of the Minnesota Opera’s production of Flight from 2020.
Former Vice President Walter Mondale, who died Monday at 93, once reviewed Minnesota Opera’s production of John Adams’ Nixon in China for Minnesota Public Radio. Here’s host Tom Crann’s report on that special occasion in St. Paul from May 20, 2005.
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 master listing.
As Christmas 1914 approached, opposing armies famously put their differences aside and shared common celebrations. Listen to the audio on-demand as the Minnesota Opera shares that story in the opera 'Silent Night,' by composer Kevin Puts and librettist Mark Campbell.
