Brian Newhouse, the former managing director of YourClassical MPR, remembers Karin Larson, an extraordinary friend to Minnesota Public Radio who died April 24 at 82. Her generosity fueled the growth of our classical programming and helped our music-education initiatives reach more than a quarter-million children.


Remembering Karin Larson, a generous friend of YourClassical MPR

Brian Newhouse is retiring as the classical director of Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media. We asked him to share a memory of his many years at MPR, and it comes down to one magical moment. Plus, listen as he joins Steve Staruch on Friday Favorites.


After 37 years at Classical MPR, this is what Brian Newhouse is thankful for

After more than 25 years of being behind the mic on Friday nights, Brian Newhouse stepped down as host of Classical MPR's live broadcasts with the Minnesota Orchestra. Before his final broadcast on June 14, he reflected on moments from his experiences throughout the years.


Brian Newhouse signs off after 25+ years of Minnesota Orchestra live broadcasts

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Dominick Argento died Wednesday at 91 in Minneapolis. Classical MPR director Brian Newhouse looks back fondly on a special moment with Argento and the composer's legacy.


Remembering composer Dominick Argento, who has died at 91

The government shutdown is reaching into so many pockets of society. The most recent example is the choral world, where we've learned of one devastating instance of Soprano Shutdown, thanks to a satirical website.


Government shutdown? Nothing compares to choir politics

When life is hectic or you need a break from the news, feel better and live bigger with classical music. This week, Classical MPR director Brian Newhouse shares music he uses to 'Make It Better.'


'Make It Better' with a classical music playlist from Brian Newhouse

Don't miss musical history Friday when the Minnesota Orchestra performs in Soweto, South Africa, the city that was at the center of Nelson Mandela's fight against apartheid. Listen to the concert at 7 p.m. Friday on Classical MPR.


Reflections on South Africa's history and music before Friday's Minnesota Orchestra broadcast

The Minnesota Orchestra's live performance Aug. 6 at the BBC Proms has come and gone, but you can still hear the archived recording for a limited time through SymphonyCast on our sister site, YourClassical. Listen now to the orchestra's return to a sold-out Royal Albert Hall in London.


Hear the Minnesota Orchestra's performance at the BBC Proms

One of the highlights of Classical MPR's broadcast schedule each holiday season, Christmas With Cantus has a new twist this year. Here it live today at 11 a.m.


Christmas With Cantus

Brian Newhouse, MPR's classical managing director, looks back on his special relationship with the Minnesota Orchestra and its concert broadcasts.


Brian Newhouse

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