Led by conductor and composer Steve Hackman, the Minnesota Orchestra — along with three vocalists — performed to a sold-out audience Friday night in Minneapolis. See a recap and a gallery of photos from the concert.
This week on Birge’s Picks, the British Invasion takes place when two distinguished choirs and one distinguished composer, all from London, grace stages around Minnesota. Find out more!
Join YourClassical MPR as we present an encore broadcast of Minnesota Opera’s Glam Jam, a concert featuring some of the most captivating performers from the Minnesota Opera stage. Listen now!
Wesley Friberg has been involved with the YMCA’s Youth in Government program for the last four years. He is an experienced public speaker and it shows! Wesley is the Project DJ co-host for this week’s episode of ‘Friday Favorites.’ Listen now as he joins Steve Staruch!
The famed Frenchman brings all his elegance and colorful playing to music by Ravel, Brahms and Villa-Lobos.
Did you miss Before Bach's Birthday Bash on Saturday with ‘Pipedreams’ host Michael Barone? This year's celebration included five free, hourlong concerts at venues in St. Paul. Listen to the first concert now!
The Minnesota Orchestra released details for the 2025-26 season this week. It is Music Director Thomas Søndergård’s third season, and among many star-studded moments planned throughout the schedule are performances by cellist Yo-Yo Ma and violinist Leila Josefowicz.
This week on Birge’s Picks, exciting performances and master classes take place in Mankato and St. Paul, as well as across the Red River in North Dakota. Find out more!
Composer/conductor Steve Hackman tells how he melded genres into a gorgeous whole in ‘Brahms X. Radiohead.’
Hazel Collins and Leo Choi of Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs joined YourClassical MPR host Steve Staruch to talk about the ensemble’s upcoming trip to Dallas to sing at the American Choral Directors Association annual convention. Listen now!
