For pianist Dan Tepfer, improvisation is the mother of Bach's InventionsTwo musical worlds collide as jazz pianist Dan Tepfer finds inspiration, and room for improvisation, in J.S. Bach's Two-Part Inventions.
Time to say goodbye to another Minnesota winterCollege basketball has been a nice diversion, but the real March Madness has been host Ward Jacobson’s general attitude toward the wicked ways of Mother Nature as she thumbed her nose at the Twin Cities in the final days of the season. Even though it's Minnesota, Mother Nature is never passive aggressive.
Pianist Hélène Grimaud pays homage to one of Ukraine’s greatest living composersIn this week’s New Classical Tracks, French pianist Hélène Grimaud pays homage to one of Ukraine’s greatest living composers, Valentin Silvestrov, on her latest recording, ‘Silvestrov: Silent Songs.’ Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the album!
Listen to the YourClassical app on your mobile deviceDid you know that you can listen to all of YourClassical's music streams on your mobile device? Here's how to download and use the recently released YourClassical app.
March 23, 2023Encore broadcast: Minnesota Opera presents 'Edward Tulane'Join us at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 30, as YourClassical MPR presents an encore broadcast of Minnesota Opera’s production of 'Edward Tulane,' based on a novel by Kate DiCamillo. Find out more about the making of this incredible opera from the people behind it.
March 23, 2023Miles Davis reinvented the jazz scene Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis redefined the genre in subtle and caustic ways. While he had great success he was always restless for innovation. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
March 21, 2023Apply now to appear on YourClassical MPR's Project DJAre you a young performer, 14 to 24, who would like to co-host Friday Favorites with Steve Staruch? Apply now to be considered for YourClassical MPR's Project DJ!
March 20, 2023Listen: Violist Tabea Zimmermann and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra perform MendelssohnOn Saturday, Mar. 18, conductor and violist Tabea Zimmermann returns to lead the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra in performing Mendelssohn’s ‘Scottish’ Symphony. The program also included pieces by Mendelssohn-Hensel and Hummel. Listen to the concert now!
March 20, 2023Listen to the Metropolitan Opera at noon SaturdaysThe Metropolitan Opera broadcasts are back on YourClassical MPR. This Saturday, March 25, listen to “Norma” by Vincenzo Bellini, featuring conductor Maurizio Benini, soprano Sonya Yoncheva and mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova.
March 19, 2023Before Bach's Birthday Bash: Relive this annual celebration of a great composerBefore Bach's Birthday Bash, which was held March 18 with ‘Pipedreams’ host Michael Barone, celebrated the works of composer J.S. Bach with five hourlong concerts at venues in Minneapolis. Relive the first hour now with our archived livestream video and broadcast audio.