Listen to clarinetist Julian Bliss' performance at the 2019 Minnesota Beethoven Festival

On the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast, we learn about Jessie Montgomery, a composer, violinist and educator whose music helps her connect with the world. Listen now.

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ cellist Dan Ryan and flutist Suzanne Stumpf, the music directors of Musicians of the Old Post Road, talk about the ensemble’s latest recording featuring music by Christoph Graupner and more. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra has named Gramophone Award-winning violinist Alina Ibragimova as its newest Artistic Partner. Listen to YourClassical MPR’s broadcast of her latest performance with the SPCO with host Steve Seel at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24.

You're invited to be a part of Bach's Birthday Bash on Saturday, March 21, with ‘Pipedreams’ host Michael Barone. This year's celebration includes five free, hourlong concerts at venues in St. Paul, as well as a live broadcast of the first concert at 9 a.m. Central that you can hear or watch online.

On this week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ contemporary composers explore themes of childhood. Selections include music by Angelica Negron, Thomas Ades, Shara Nova and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

Join host Jillene Khan for ‘Distinguished Rebels,’ a one-hour radio special that celebrates women who have changed the face of classical music, including violinist Lara St. John and conductor Mei-Ann Chen, Grammy-winning performers Michelle Cann and Sharon Isbin, and many others.

On the latest episode of Saturday Cinema, join host Lynne Warfel for an early St. Patrick’s Day, celebrating Irish actors and filmmakers and films set or made in Ireland. Selections include music from ‘Far and Away,’ ‘Braveheart,’ ‘The Informer’ and more. Listen now!

The Minnesota Orchestra welcomes conductor Earl Lee, the Minnesota Chorale, and a roster of star vocalists for a program featuring music by Gabriela Lena Frank and Ludwig van Beethoven. Listen to the live broadcast with host Melissa Ousley at 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, on YourClassical MPR.

At 19, Sheku Kanneh-Mason became the first Black musician to win BBC Young Musician of the Year. He continues to focus on what is most important to him: the music, the cello and music education. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Time for Three ensemble and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato bring the poetry of Emily Dickinson to life with music by Kevin Puts. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!