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Classical Queery: 'Can you queer classical music?'

Classical Queery: 'Can you queer classical music?'

In celebration of Pride, host Mya Temanson presents Classical Queery, a series that illustrates how classical music can uplift queer voices and how queer experiences can transform the classical music scene. This week, special guest Martha Mockus answers the question: “Can you queer classical music?”

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YourClassical names Valerie Kahler as new host of 'Performance Today'
Pianist Alice Sara Ott honors Irish composer John Field
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Jocelyn Hagen’s ‘Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci’ makes its London debut
Listen: 'Proud to Be' celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community in classical music

Listen: 'Proud to Be' celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community in classical music

Pride Month is a wonderful time to celebrate our unique identities and to reflect on how authenticity shows up in our lives. We asked classical musicians in the LGBTQIA community to share their thoughts on Pride. Listen now. [Support for Pride Month programming is provided by Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church.]

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'Franklin the Frog'

'Franklin the Frog'

Will a clever fly outsmart a hungry frog? Find out in the June episode of YourClassical Storytime, ‘Franklin the Frog,’ featuring narration by Fred Child with Meghann Oglesby and Derrick Stevens, illustration by Joseph Midthun and Daniel Hoffstrom, and music by Georges Bizet. Listen now!

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Grammy-nominated cellist Seth Parker Woods pushes boundaries of classical music
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Photos: A new generation of luthiers showcase violin handiwork in Red Wing
Anne Akiko Meyer presents Michael Daugherty's 'Blue Electra'

Anne Akiko Meyer presents Michael Daugherty's 'Blue Electra'

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Grammy-winning composer Michael Daugherty talks about his latest album, ‘Blue Electra,’ which explores the triumphs and tragedies of flight, and features violinist Anne Akiko Meyers. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

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Waigwa, artistic director of One Voice Mixed Chorus, talks about honoring George Floyd's memory with music
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