As we celebrate our planet, we can also celebrate how the beauty of nature has inspired composers to write some of their best works. Take a journey across our world, and explore music inspired by air.


The musical elements: A warm wind blows

April 22 is Earth Day. As we celebrate our planet, we can also celebrate how the beauty of nature has inspired composers to write some of their best works. Take a journey across our world, and explore music inspired by earth.


The musical elements: Happy Earth Day!

April 22 is Earth Day. As we celebrate our planet, we can also celebrate how the beauty of nature has inspired composers to write some of their best works. Take a journey across our world, and explore music inspired by fire.


The musical elements: Enjoy fire in all its forms through classical music

April 22 is Earth Day. As we celebrate our planet, we can also celebrate how the beauty of nature has inspired composers to write some of their best works. Take a journey across our world, and explore music inspired by water.


The musical elements: Explore water-inspired works for Earth Day

Shruthi Rajasekar is an Indian-American composer making her mark in the classical music world. Learn more about her composing style, inspirations and her favorite activities outside of music.


Composer Spotlight: Shruthi Rajasekar

For Women's History Month, we're highlighting composers, conductors and performers who have helped shape the face of classical music. Here are 10 contemporary women composers whom you should add to your music rotation.


10 contemporary women composers to add to your music rotation

Artists for the Class Notes Concerts and Residencies are visiting Minnesota schools starting in October. The Artists for Class Notes Concerts go to elementary and middle schools to give concerts, and Artists for Class Notes Residencies work with middle and high school orchestras and choirs. Learn more about our fantastic roster!


Meet the 2019-20 Class Notes Artists!

Julia Peterson and Rachelle Smith of Delphia Cello Quartet chatted with Classical MPR host Julie Amacher about their experience as new Class Notes Artists and bringing a female-led ensemble that demonstrates shared leadership to schools.


Meet Class Notes Artist: Delphia Cello Quartet

Listen to Ahmed Anzaldúa, Artistic Director of Border CrosSing, chat with Classical MPR host Julie Amacher, and check out photos from their time in the music class at Washburn Elementary in Bloomington.


Meet Class Notes Artist: Border CrosSing

Listen to Siama Matuzungidi and Dallas Johnson from Siama's Congo Roots chat with Classical MPR host Julie Amacher and check out photos from their time in the music class at Zanewood Community School in Brooklyn Park.


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