Despite being a fundamental part of life on earth, change is difficult for everybody. Join host Zuzu Black for ‘Transitioning: The Music of Change,’ an hourlong special featuring Queer and trans musicians that explores the many complex and interwoven facets of change. Listen now!
At his core, Quincy Jones was a composer and arranger whose voice was shaped by the world of classical music. His ability to weave Black musical traditions into classical frameworks opened doors for new generations of Black and Brown composers. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Orli Shaham collaborates with members of the Pacific Symphony on her latest chamber music recording: ‘American Tapestry.’ Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
Host Steve Seel features contemporary classical sounds for summer on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ including Jonathan Bailey Holland’s ‘Halcyon Sun,’ Peteris Vasks’ ‘Music for a Summer Evening,’ and the late Michael Tilson Thomas’ ‘Sunset Soliloquy.’ Listen now!
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.]
Right after Jon Batiste won the Grammy for album of the year in 2022, he spent three weeks sleeping on a hospital couch as his wife, Suleika Jaouad, received a bone marrow transplant for leukemia. Now, the couple recounts the ups and downs of their recent years through the Netflix documentary ‘American Symphony.’ Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.
On this episode of Extra Eclectic, Steve Seel brings us examples of composers and performers reaching across cultural lines, including Terry Riley’s ‘The Cusp of Magic,’ Dan Visconti’s ‘Native Tongues’ and more. Listen now!
Daniel, a pianist from Minneapolis, is the Emerging Artist category winner.
O’Malley, a soprano vocalist from New Brighton, Minnesota, is the Preprofessional Musician category winner.
Calling all young Minnesota artists ages 14-28! Are you ready to share your talent? The 2027 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize is coming. Get ready for this exciting opportunity for young emerging and preprofessional musicians to showcase their talents through a focus on celebrating women in classical music. Winners in two categories each receive a cash prize and a recording studio session. Submissions will open February 1 and close March 31, 2027. Learn how to prepare your entry below. Review our FAQs and official rules, meet our past winners, and learn more about Karin Larson. Early entries submitted within the month of February (by Feb. 28, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. CT) are eligible to receive a FREE tote bag from YourClassical. Questions? Contact karinlarsonprize@mpr.org
