Remembering longtime Minnesota Orchestra violist Kenneth Freed
Freed, who died unexpectedly on June 29, joined the Minnesota Orchestra as a violist in 1998.
MPR Hero Stories
Classical Queery: 'What is the power of community?'
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, Waigwa of One Voice Mixed Chorus answers the question, ‘What is the power of community?’
All American music with guest host Jake Armerding
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ guest host Jake Armerding shares selections by American composers in observance of Independence Day. Listen now!
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Pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason shines in pianistic 'Fantasie'
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ British pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason releases her debut solo recording featuring ‘fantasies’ for the piano, including music by Florence Price and Alexander Scriabin. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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Classical Queery: 'Why should you care?'
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 guests answer the question: “Why should you care?”
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YourClassical MPR Happy Hour with The OK Factor
Join us for an evening of music and delight on Wednesday, July 23, at Surdyk’s Liquor & Cheese Shop in Minneapolis.
Jonathan Biss combines Beamish and Beethoven
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, pianist Jonathan Biss talks about his Beethoven concerto project with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, including the latest release featuring a new concerto by Sally Beamish. Listen now!
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Classical Queery: 'How can you support the work of trans artists?'
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, composer and singer Mari Esabel Valverde answers the question: “How can you support the work of trans artists?”
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Violinist Lynda O'Connor celebrates Vivaldi with 'The Irish Four Seasons'
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Irish violinist Lynda O’Connor releases her debut solo recording featuring Antonio Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’ alongside Ailbhe McDonagh’s recently composed ‘The Irish Four Seasons.’ Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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Alfred Brendel, the cerebral pianist with a dry wit, dies at 94
Routinely called a "musician's musician," the pianist had an atypical career that even he called mysterious. He spent it returning to a handful of favorite composers, with acclaimed results.