Minnesota Opera

Listen now to an encore presentation of Minnesota Opera's production of Verdi's 'La Traviata,' with host Melissa Ousley -- plus an interview with the cast.

Madeline Johnson

Back in the fall of 2010, flutist Karen Baumgartner was Minnesota Varsity's very first entrant. Karen is now a professional musician and flute instructor, and she's shared with us her thoughtful and inspiring essay about how her early striving for a career in music has evolved over the years to encompass a wider and more meaningful world view.

Join host Andrea Blain for Classical MPR's live broadcast of Minnesota Opera's production of Gioachino Rossini's 'The Barber of Seville' at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. As a preview, listen now to a performance chat with some of the production's major players.

Join host Melissa Ousley for Classical MPR's encore presentation of Minnesota Opera's production of Nino Rota's 'The Italian Straw Hat' at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Twin Cities or elsewhere in the region? Classical MPR host John Birge offers his picks in classical music, theater and more.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Twin Cities or elsewhere in the region? Classical MPR host John Birge offers his picks in classical music, theater and more.

Join host Andrea Blain for Classical MPR's live broadcast of Minnesota Opera's production of Richard Strauss' 'Elektra' at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10.

We hear it at every sporting event, but who is behind the National Anthem? For the St. Paul Saints, trumpeter Johnny Holliday is continually on call. Learn more about what it takes to play 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at a game.

Minnesota Opera is wrapping up its season with a production of Verdi's 'La Traviata.' Listen as stage director Louisa Muller and sopranos Nicole Cabell and Cecilia Violetta Lopez discuss this popular opera.