Violinist Tessa Lark goes back to her rootsIn this week’s New Classical Tracks, violinist Tessa Lark combines bluegrass and classical on her latest recording, ‘The Stradgrass Sessions.’
Listen to the Metropolitan Opera at noon SaturdaysAt noon Saturday, May 27, listen to the Metropolitan Opera’s performance of “Champion” by Terence Blanchard.
Paper Clips trombone quartet builds community in Moorhead with music from MotownThe Paper Clips trombone quartet took a break from its Class Notes tour of Minnesota schools recently to play for a big crowd at Harold’s on Main in Moorhead as part of an MPR event. We asked the ensemble’s Ben Bussey to write about the experience of going from the educational circuit to a bar gig.
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.
May 26, 2023What is it about a lullaby that helps kids fall asleep?NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffin has a trick to get her kids to fall asleep at bedtime: lullabies. Science backs it up: Singing to your child helps them fall asleep faster, even than listening to Mozart!
May 25, 2023How composer Nicholas Britell created the sound of 'Succession'Sunday's finale marked the end of 'Succession' and its iconic opening theme. Composer Nicholas Britell reflects on shaping the show's signature sound over four seasons — and what he might do next.
May 24, 2023Osmo Vänskä finds a message about life in Mahler's Symphony No. 9In this week’s New Classical Tracks, conductor Osmo Vänskä explores how Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 carries a message of life in his latest recording with the Minnesota Orchestra. Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the album!
May 21, 2023South African choir sang for Queen Victoria, with great highs — and awful lowsThe singers traveled to England for a tour to raise money to build a technical college. Their story is receiving renewed attention because of a new dance performance based on the concert tour.
May 19, 2023Violin bow worth tens of thousands of dollars snaps midperformanceA violinist's bow snapped mid-performance at the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
May 18, 2023Imani Winds have faith in music as their core valueThe players of the Imani Winds have had faith in commissioning new works that uplift the profile of BIPOC composers and performers. They have been doing so for more than 25 years. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.