Guest host Joe Goetz fills in for Steve Staruch on the latest episode of ‘Friday Favorites,’ playing listeners’ requests for their favorite classical music. Listen now! 


Friday Favorites: Listener requests with guest host Joe Goetz

Isata Kanneh-Mason, who has musical siblings, presents a new recording of piano concertos and sonatas by Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn. Plus, we spotlight the latest from violinist Chloe Chua and composer Michael Daugherty in August’s recordings of the month.


Isata Kanneh-Mason's sparkling Mendelssohn headlines August new releases

Antonin Dvorak’s ‘American Quartet’ has been recorded countless times, but Charles Loeffler’s octet had never been performed, let alone recorded. Plus, we spotlight the latest from violinist Janine Jansen and a debut from a chamber music collective associated with Carnegie Hall.


American classics new and old highlight our releases for July

Recordings of the Month for May include Jeff Beal’s new album for mental health awareness, Alexandre Tharaud’s collaboration with a baseball team’s worth of pianists, a newly completed Beethoven cycle and the latest from All Classical Portland’s Recording Inclusivity Initiative.


Music for mental health, a four-handed party and new Beethoven highlight May releases

Did you know that John Williams writes music that isn’t for movies?  Plus, a young Chinese guitarist tackles one of the most beloved guitar concertos ever written, and two cellists offer evocative interpretations of new and rarely heard music in Recordings of the Month for April.


International Guitar Month, John Williams and a lot of cello highlight April releases

Conductor Francois-Xavier Roth and the ensemble Les Siecles redefine the use of period instruments, the Czech Philharmonic celebrates its homeland, and the incredible voice of Elīna Garanča highlight our recordings of the month for March.


Saint-Saens on period instruments, a 200th birthday and night music highlight March releases

As instruments, human voices are uniquely capable of combining to create sounds ranging from the soaring glory of Samuel Barber’s ‘Agnus Dei’ to the raw power of Verdi’s ‘Requiem,’ while expanding and interpreting the poetry of the piece being sung. Listen to these 10 great works and and experience that whole spectrum of sound!


10 great choral works you should know

When you think of classical music, chances are you’re thinking of a symphony (or a movement from one). It’s the cornerstone of classical music — indeed, it’s in the name of many orchestras. Here are 10 great symphonies to know.


10 great symphonies you should know

March 8 is International Women's Day, and YourClassical MPR and YourClassical Radio are celebrating with an entire day devoted to women in classical music. Every piece on the day's playlist prominently features a woman composer, conductor or soloist.


Celebrate International Women's Day with classical music icons and stars

Stephen Scott's Bowed Piano Ensemble jumps to the fore in this week's episode of Extra Eclectic. Our music director, Joe Goetz, joins host Steve Seel to share his memories of performing in the group and to play some adventurous music.


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