This week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic’ is a musical garden, with contemporary classical works about flowers, rain, and sun. Steve Seel plays us Yoko Kanno’s ‘Flowers Will Bloom,’ Takashi Yoshimatsu’s piano concerto ‘Memo Flora,’ Terry Riley’s ‘Sun Rings,’ Caroline Shaw’s ‘Let the Soil Play its Simple Part’ and much more. Listen now!

May 18 marks the season finale for the ensemble, which is auditioning music directors to replace longtime leader Cary John Franklin.

The Czech influence is deeply felt in this Minnesota Orchestra program, featuring music by Janáček, Smetana and Dvořák, as well as an appearance by violinist James Ehnes. Listen to the live broadcast with host Melissa Ousley at 8 p.m. Friday, May 16, on YourClassical MPR.

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis talks about his ‘Blues Symphony,’ which was featured on the latest recording by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

Tom Crann has been a familiar voice on MPR News for years. Now, he’s turning the dial to a new frequency.

Showcase will salute a half-century of the programs focusing on instrument building and repair.

A British music education organization reports that use of recorders are declining in the classroom. We wonder: Why were they there to start with? And why is "Hot Cross Buns" such a banger?

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with music artist Kevin Olusola about his new album, "Dawn Of A Misfit," and his love for mixing it up with classical music.

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ join host Lynne Warfel for a celebration of movie moms and mother figures. Selections include music from ‘Steel Magnolias,’ ‘Little Women,’ ‘The Sound of Music’ and more. Listen now!