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In June and July, YourClassical MPR host and St. Olaf College choral director Tesfa Wondemagegnehu traveled the country to explore what Black communities need “To Repair,” as he calls his project. Watch now as he shares his experiences during the Sept. 20 chapel service at the Northfield college.


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YourClassical MPR host John Birge welcomes the opening seasons of the Minnesota Opera and Orchestra, but neither can eclipse Minnesota’s duck hunting opener. 


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The wooden vessel is called "Noah's Violin." As it floated through Venice's Grand Canal on Saturday, members of the string quartet on board serenaded viewers with their own (real) instruments. 


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Bring the Sing returns to Duluth on Sept. 25 for a free community sing-along at Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Sign up now for this one-of-a-kind Oktoberfest event, presented by YourClassical MPR and Twin Cities Beer Choir!


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The University of Minnesota's 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute concert moves online this year and honors the legacy of John Lewis. Featuring music from spirituals to pop, the event on Jan. 17, hosted by VocalEssence's G. Phillip Shoultz III is a fitting tribute to the civil right leader's legacy.


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The Spelman College Glee Club from Atlanta, Ga., visited Classical MPR for a live broadcast. Watch now as they perform 'Wade in the Water' and 'Lift Every Voice and Sing.'


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