This Easter, as always, the 'Messiah' oratorio is in full play. But do you want to venture beyond Handel's masterpiece? Then check out our picks for 10 other great works for Holy Week.


Enjoy Handel's 'Messiah,' plus 10 other great works for Holy Week

Martin Luther started a theological revolution that ignited wars, reshaped Europe and influenced culture in many ways, including the creation of two ideas that underlie some of Germany's greatest music.


How Martin Luther started a German musical revolution

Classical-music staffer Jodi Gustafson describes five new Christmas albums released in 2015. If you love motets or contemporary choral singing, these discs cover quite a range of holiday music.


Discover five new Christmas recordings for 2015

Are you worried about the dwindling number of shopping days before Christmas? Do you have a Choral Geek in your life? Look no farther; Classical MPR's Jodi Gustafson has done the research and is here to help you. Here are 25 possibilities for you, from simple stocking stuffer to potentially life-changing gesture.


Holiday Shopping Guide for Choral Geeks

Jodi Gustafson listened to all seven of Sibelius's symphonies and shares her appreciations and insight into each one.


An Appreciation for the 7 Symphonies of Sibelius

Musician Gorkem Sen plays some beautiful, atmospheric music on an … instrument of some kind. It’s huge. And we have no idea what it is. Do you know?


This is beautiful … what IS it?

We're fast approaching Halloween/All Saints' Day/All Souls' Day, which got me thinking about music surrounding death and dying. I've put together this quiz to find more behind the story you're singing.


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