Steve Staruch can be heard on Classical Minnesota Public Radio from 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays, including hosting Music with Minnesotans, Regional Spotlight and Friday Favorites. Prior to joining the staff of MPR in 2004, Steve presented a variety of radio programs on WCAL in Northfield, Minn., where he created an immensely popular call-in program, and on WXXI in Rochester, N.Y. Outside radio, Steve also enjoys work as a freelance tenor and violist. Steve and his wife, Naomi, enjoy traveling, gardening and hosting dinner parties.


Steve Staruch

Lyra Baroque kicks off their 25th anniversary season by commemorating two other important anniversaries: the birth of Henry Purcell (1659-1695) and the death of George Frederic Handel (1685-1759).


Leclair, Sonata no. 5 in G for flute and basso continuo

Jacques Ogg, Artistic Director for Lyra Baroque

Regional Spotlight™

Tomy O'Brien

Regional Spotlight: Lyra Baroque

As the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra plans to say farewell to Artistic Partner Douglas Boyd next week, Classical Minnesota Public Radio is featuring some of his most memorable performances of the last six seasons.
