Did you miss one of our holiday specials?
We offered a variety of classical specials for the holiday season, from Christmas to New Year's Day. Did you miss one? Catch up any time that's convenient using this comprehensive listing. Listen now!
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Listen now to 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols'
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. Listen now!
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Listen: Minnesota Orchestra presents 'Nordic Tales and Folklore'
On Friday, the Minnesota Orchestra wrapped up its Nordic adventures concert series with a program featuring music by Edvard Grieg and Ørjan Matre, as well as the Violin Concerto by Carl Nielsen featuring soloist Johan Dalene. Listen to the concert now!
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Listen to 'Songs of Freedom,' with G. Phillip Shoultz
While protesting the difficult conditions of racism and injustice in the United States, people sang freedom songs to give them strength to keep on working for the cause. Join us for ‘Songs of Freedom,’ narrated by G. Phillip Shoultz, in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Listen now!
MLK
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact is more important than ever. Join us for a special edition of ‘Performance Today’ honoring King through music. We'll celebrate his legacy with a piece dedicated to Dr. King in 1963: Montgomery Variations by Margaret Bonds. Join us for music honoring Dr. Martin Luther King on today’s show.
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How does classical music help you express love?
What does love mean to you, and how does classical music help you express it? Whether it's for a partner, family or friends — or even, say, a pet or hobby — we want to know what classical work means "love" to you. Tell us, and we'll play your suggestions for Valentine's Day.
I'd like to thank the Academy
This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from the biggest Oscar winners across all categories. Selections include music from ‘Titanic,’ ‘Ben-Hur,’ ‘Up’ and more. Listen now!
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Soprano Deborah Voigt visits YourClassical MPR
On Jan. 16, acclaimed operatic soprano Deborah Voigt visited YourClassical MPR to chat with host Steve Staruch about her upcoming master class at MacPhail Center for Music, her current artistic pursuits and her favorite classical music. Listen to the conversation now!
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Margaret Bonds and the words of Langston Hughes
Margaret Bonds dealt with racism as she broke barriers for future generations of Black women composers. Find out how the words and friendship of renowned Black novelist Langston Hughes helped her with that struggle in the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.
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