'Words and Music of Black America'
This National Poetry Month, join host Andrea Blain for ‘Words and Music of Black America,’ a special featuring music with texts by Black poets. Listen now!
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Words and Music of Black America
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Florence Price meets Frederick Stock
Composer Florence Price dealt with many systemic barriers in her pursuit of musical greatness. Find out how her hard work paid off after she won a composition competition and formed a partnership with Chicago Symphony Orchestra conductor Frederick Stock.
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Sarah Kirkland Snider presents an album of only orchestral works
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composer Sarah Kirkland Snider presents an album of orchestral works. The recording features the Metropolis Ensemble with Artistic Director and conductor Andrew Cyr. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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The passage of time
It’s a rhapsodic reflection on the idea of time in the first hour of the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Host Steve Seel shares Chris Rogerson’s ‘Thirty Thousand Days,’ Paul Fowler’s ‘Breath’ and other selections. Listen now!
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Listen: Celebrate Easter with the SPCO's performance of Handel's 'Messiah'
Join Steve Seel for an Easter celebration with the complete performance of Handel's ‘Messiah,’ performed by the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, conductor Dinis Sousa, an all-star roster of vocal soloists, and the Singers. Listen to the concert now!
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Violinist Randall Goosby enjoys meteoric rise but remains grounded
Randall Goosby has been playing violin since he was seven, including studying with legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman, and the trajectory of his career shows no signs of slowing down. Find out more in the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.
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JoAnn Falletta and the BPO present Behzad Ranjbaran’s Violin Concerto
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor JoAnn Falleta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra present the premiere recording of Iranian-American composer Behzad Ranjbaran’s Violin Concerto. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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Women lead the way
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ we wrap Women’s History Month with another program showcasing how women composers are leading classical music into the future. Selections include music by Gabriela Ortiz, Allision Loggins-Hull and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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2026 Classical Woman of the Year: Gabriela Ortiz
‘Performance Today’ has selected performer and composer Gabriela Ortiz as the 2026 Classical Woman of the Year. This annual award recognizes women who have made significant contributions to the classical music art form and have inspired our listeners. Find out more!
Listen: Violinist Alina Ibragimova and the SPCO perform Mozart and Haydn
On Tuesday, March 24, YourClassical MPR broadcasted the January performance of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra featuring its newest Artistic Partner: award-winning violinist Alina Ibragimova. Listen to the concert now!