After more than 50 years of broadcasting, Ratner is retiring from regular on-air hosting duties on Classical 24, MPR’s national service, on Saturday, Oct. 31.


Mindy Ratner is retiring after 43 years as a classical host and producer at MPR

Minnesota audiences can hear ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’ performed by Rochester’s Choral Arts Ensemble in five concerts at the Chateau Theatre from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1.


Interview: Craig Hella Johnson on the enduring impact of 'Considering Matthew Shepard'

Birge took the plunge behind the microphone and has been connecting the dots for YourClassical MPR listeners for 29 years – including 21 as morning show host. Listen to his last regular shift, which took place on Aug. 28, as well as his “exit interview” with host Tom Crann. 


YourClassical MPR's John Birge is signing off after a storied run as morning host

Accompanying and dramatizing a silent movie with live, original music is somewhat of a lost art, but St. Paul musician Katie Condon is keeping this niche tradition alive.


The sound of silents: musician Katie Condon accompanies silent films with live music

She’ll lead seven different orchestras in concerts with genre-bending band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.


Conductor Sarah Hicks joins the ‘Gizzverse’ on Australian band’s tour

The multimedia work that was ‘born in Minnesota’ had its premiere in 2019. The London performance will be its first outside North America. 

 


Jocelyn Hagen’s ‘Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci’ makes its London debut

May 18 marks the season finale for the ensemble, which is auditioning music directors to replace longtime leader Cary John Franklin.


For the love of music: Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis has attracted top-level volunteer talent for more than 70 years

Showcase will salute a half-century of the programs focusing on instrument building and repair.


Minnesota State College Southeast celebrates ’50 Years of Lutherie’

The late pontiff was known for his love of music, and he even had a favorite record store in Rome. 


Pope Francis loved music, including classical

The music director of the original production describes the search for authenticity and community in the sisterly story.


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