To foster equity and community, people gather several times a year to sing together in Portland, Oregon. The woman behind this effort has twice been nominated for a Grammy in music education.

Minnesota Opera presents Pucchini’s ‘La Bohème,’ the story of a group of friends and lovers in Paris who find love amid the hardship of a life in pursuit of art. Listen with host Bonnie North at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, on YourClassical MPR.

French violinist and social media influencer Esther Abrami releases her new album, Women, featuring music by female composers in a bid to redress historic biases.

NPR's Lauren Frayer speaks with Luke Kirby of TV's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" about his role in the new show "Etoile." Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino wrote both shows.

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ join host Lynne Warfel to celebrate April birthdays in the world of film, including James Garner, Andre Previn, Charlie Chaplin, Miklos Rozsa and Henry Mancini. Listen now!

Guest host Julie Amacher fills in for Steve Staruch on the latest episode of ‘Friday Favorites,’ playing listeners’ requests for their favorite classical music. Listen now!

A St. Paul parrot found a connection to classical music — and to legions of fellow listeners.

As one of the most-performed living composers, the Pulitzer winner insists that her music communicate to everyone — from farmers to children to the classical music intelligentsia.

On Robeson, opera singer Davóne Tines pays tribute to the musician often remembered for singing "Ol' Man River." Tines' album pairs well with the 14-CD album Paul Robeson: Voice of Freedom.