Minnesota Orchestra rings in 2026 with pianist Aaron Diehl and a program featuring music by Tilson Thomas, Andres, Bernstein and Copland. Listen to the live broadcast with host Melissa Ousley at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, on YourClassical MPR.
We have a variety of classical specials for the holiday season, from Christmas to New Year’s Day. Listen to them any time that's convenient using this comprehensive listing.
On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ guest host Bonnie North shares two hours of listeners’ requests for music from their favorite films and TV shows, including ‘The Sound of Music,’ ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ and ‘To Kill a Mockingbird.’ Listen now!
Founded in 1995 by Everett McCorvey, the American Spiritual Ensemble teaches about the history and traditions of enslaved people in America through the power of music. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ horn player Sarah Willis talks about her latest project, a holiday album titled ‘Cuban Christmas’ featuring her band, the Sarahbanda. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
YourClassical MPR’s live broadcast of 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' from King's College, Cambridge, with host Michael Barone, has ended. But you can relive this glorious event through on-demand audio, which is available now, as well as complete our feedback form!
A northern English town loses its best choral singers to fighting in World War I but finds new hope in a time of loss through music in Nicholas Hytner's new film "The Choral," featuring Ralph Fiennes.
Celebrate the holidays with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra annual performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah,’ featuring an all-star roster of vocal soloists, vocal ensemble The Singers, and conductor Dinis Sousa. Listen to the concert now!
On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from the great films that celebrate Dickens’ classic, ‘A Christmas Carol,’ including ‘The Man Who Invented Christmas,’ ‘Scrooge, the Musical’ and ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol.’ Listen now!
