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'The Sound of Cinnamon'

'The Sound of Cinnamon'

'The Sound of Cinnamon'

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!

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'Songs of Thanks' with Cantus

'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.

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'Every Good Thing'

'Every Good Thing'

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.

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An aurora of colors

An aurora of colors

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!

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Veteran Bruce Gleason shares stories and music in 'Cold War Cadence'
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Evren Ozel performs Scarlatti, Beethoven, Bartok and more at the Chopin Society
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New puppet opera 'Tigre Tigre' brings magic and machines across Minnesota
Melanie DeMore and VocalEssence present songs of healing for these hard times
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Fred Child reflects on 25 years as host of 'Performance Today'

Fred Child reflects on 25 years as host of 'Performance Today'

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.”

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Minnesota Orchestra, Sondergard and Josefowicz premiere music by Ades

Minnesota Orchestra, Sondergard and Josefowicz premiere music by Ades

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Minnesota Orchestra, led by Thomas Søndergård and joined by violinist Leila Josefowicz, present the premiere recording of a new symphony and violin concerto by Thomas Adès. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

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