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The trio performed on November 9, 2025, as part of the Bethlehem Music Series. 


Three musicians performing together onstage

Videos

Watch the Edgar Meyer Trio in concert in Minneapolis

'The Sound of Cinnamon'

Jake Armerding grew up playing classical violin and listening to ‘80s pop radio. He spent 20 years on the road as an instrumentalist, appearing on such revered stages as Carnegie Hall and the Newport Folk Festival, before pivoting toward local musical work. He was thrilled to land a spot on the YourClassical team in the last days of 2024. He and his wife oversee the developing rowdiness of their three boys in River Falls, Wisconsin.


Jake Armerding

What does hygge mean to you? In ‘The Sound of Cinnamon,’ Jake Armerding invites you to experience coziness and contentment with a hygge soundtrack perfect for finding your favorite pair of slippers and putting your feet up. Listen now!


Holiday

'Songs of Thanks' with Cantus

Join us for ‘Songs of Thanks,’ an innovative new production by Cantus presenting stories and songs celebrating gratitude and community. Listen now — and then tell us why you’re thankful so we can include your feedback in next year’s program.


Cantus: What we're thankful for

Cantus performing "Fiddle Tune" at Minnesota Public Radio

Cantus perform "Finlandia" in the YourClassical MPR studio

'Every Good Thing'

Longtime music host and performer Andrea Blain presents classical music programming including national specials, opera and other live broadcasts and holiday programs. She also is part of a team that works on content and scripting for ‘Rhapsody in Black’ and has voiced several episodes of YourClassical Storytime.


Andrea Blain

On Thanksgiving, host Andrea Blain and classical music fans from all around the country take time to give thanks and celebrate one of life's most meaningful gifts: music. It's ‘Every Good Thing’ — an hour of stories and music to celebrate Thanksgiving.


Extra Eclectic - Nov. 12, 2025

In honor of the amazing display of northern lights seen around the world this week, Steve Seel brings us a collection of color-themed works on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Selections include music by Anna Clyne, Morton Feldman and more. Listen now!


Greens, reds and purples cover the night sky.

Extra Eclectic

An aurora of colors

Interview: Bruce Gleason

In honor of Veteran’s Day, host Steve Staruch speaks to Bruce Gleason, a Minnesota native and U.S. Army Veteran, about his latest book, ‘Cold War Cadence: A Musician’s Berlin Memoir,’ where he recounts the fall of the Berlin Wall. Listen now.


A man smiles towards the camera credit Jay Godwin

Veteran Bruce Gleason shares stories and music in 'Cold War Cadence' 

Chopin Society: Evren Ozel

On Sunday, Oct. 12, Twin Cities native Evren Ozel, bronze medalist of the 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, performed a concert at Macalester College as part of the Chopin Society’s 42nd season. Listen to the concert now!


Evren Ozel performs Scarlatti, Beethoven, Bartok and more at the Chopin Society

Fellow – YourClassical

Zuzu Black

YourClassical Fellow

Mya Temanson

Tigre Tigre is a new production from the Fox and Beggar Theater company, whose productions combine street theater, dance, puppetry, circus arts, and what it calls “folk opera.”  


New puppet opera 'Tigre Tigre' brings magic and machines across Minnesota 

New Classical Tracks (extended interview): Melanie DeMore

New Classical Tracks - Melanie DeMore

Julie Amacher's desire to introduce others to great music is what led her to radio. She began her professional broadcast career at a station in Sun Prairie, Wis. She went from rock 'n' roll to the Rocky Mountains, where she found her niche in public radio at KUNC in Greeley, Colo. Julie spent 13 years at KUNC, where she managed the announcers and their eclectic music format. During that time, she earned four national awards for best announcer. She joined Minnesota Public Radio in 1997 as an on-air host and also produces New Classical Tracks, a weekly podcast sharing behind-the-scenes stories about a new release each week. It airs locally at 7:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesdays and at 9 a.m. on Saturdays.


Julie Amacher

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composer Melanie DeMore and ensemble VocalEssence release their latest album featuring music for healing and nourishment. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!


Composer Melanie DeMore performs with VocalEssence

VocalEssence Ensemble Singers: Blessed Be

Vocalessence Ensemble Singers: Balm In Gilead

VocalEssence Ensemble Singers: If I Were Bird

New Classical Tracks® 

Melanie DeMore and VocalEssence present songs of healing for these hard times

Fred Child interview with Tom Crann

Tom Crann is heard on YourClassical MPR from 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays. Prior to rejoining the classical team at MPR, Tom was the host of All Things Considered for MPR News from 2005 to 2025, where he interviewed a wide range of public figures, including Minnesota's members of congress, politicians, experts, writers, and artists. He anchored Minnesota Public Radio's award-winning live coverage of the 35W bridge collapse. He has hosted other special coverage for MPR News, including live coverage of election nights since 2012.  He has been a host, producer, and interviewer for Minnesota Public Radio since 1995.   His work on MPR News has been recognized with an Eric Severeid award, a regional Edward R. Murrow award, and a National Headliner award. He has also hosted the international cultural broadcasts "Sounds Irish" and "The Last Night of the Proms," a co-production with the BBC. Tom began his career at MPR/APM as a classical host in 1995. In addition to his work at Minnesota Public Radio, Crann has spent more than 20 years hosting and producing classical music and cultural programs at public radio stations around the U.S, and for RTE/Lyric FM in Ireland, where he is still a contributor.


Tom Crann

The day before his final broadcast after 25 years as host of Performance Today, Fred Child joined YourClassical’s Tom Crann to reflect on a quarter-century of a program that Child describes as “a place to share music and ideas together.”


MPR Hero Stories