After a delay of more than a year due to COVID, the St. Olaf Band plans to premiere Darkroom, written by St. Olaf College graduate and composer Ella Harpstead, in a virtual concert on May 31.


Ella Harpstead's 'Darkroom' to be premiered by St. Olaf Band

On Sunday, Minnesota's annual BrassChix forum moves online to provide a free virtual event for female brass players who want to spend the day discussing music, sharing ideas and enjoying the camaraderie of playing a brass instrument.


In a time of epic disconnect, female brass players rally around resilience and passion for music at BrassChix conference

American Public Media and Minnesota Public Radio produce a variety of classical music podcasts, including Decomposed, New Classical Tracks and Piano Puzzler. Check out our offerings, and add them to your listening list today!


Listen to classical music podcasts from APM and MPR

We thought we'd help you out this Valentine's Day by providing you with the cheesiest pickup lines for classical music lovers. Try them out on your loved ones for Valentine's Day. Then rate them up or down in our list.


Quiz: Which classical music pickup lines do you love for Valentine's Day?

Why do we call it a 'French horn' when it isn't French at all? Horn player Emily Green dives into why so many U.S. classical fans have been calling the popular brass instrument by the wrong name for so long.


Why do we call it a 'French horn' when it isn't French at all?

This week's Decomposed podcast delves into Ludwig van Beethoven's hearing loss and how it affected his composing. But what does music sound like to modern audiences with hearing loss? Retired classical host John Zech shares his experience.


What does music sound like through auditory implants?

YourClassical Storytime meets 15 Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, Reading, and Literature in grades K-5. The standards offer a focus for instruction each year and help ensure that students gain adequate exposure to a range of texts and tasks.


YourClassical Storytime meets 15 Common Core Standards

Enjoy this absolutely gorgeous performance of Alejandro Consolacion II's 'Alleluia,' performed by South Korea's Ansan City Choir at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn.


Watch this stunning performance of South Korea's Ansan City Choir at St. Olaf

For two consecutive evenings this week, the University of Minnesota Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble will present free concerts that celebrate the career and legacy of its longtime director, Frank Bencriscutto, highlighting his work with international ensemble tours.


University of Minnesota Bands to honor longtime director Frank Bencriscutto with celebratory concerts

Sony Music features world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma performing Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, Prelude, in a recent music video release on YouTube.


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