Pianist Lucas Debargue revives forgotten music of Miłosz Magin

Classical host Mindy Ratner is a constant companion for listeners. Join us as we celebrate 40 years of her friendly, authoritative presence on the airwaves of YourClassical MPR and across the nation on YourClassical Radio with this compilation of some of her “greatest hits,” along with a look back in photos.

Here are 10 sculptures at the Walker Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis paired with a piece of classical music that highlights colors, themes and shapes. Take a stroll through the garden to find each piece, listen to the chosen song and unwind.

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!

Watch as the Minnesota-based ensemble 29:11 International Exchange, many of whose singers and instrumentalists hail from South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo, tap into their African roots to, as co-founder Brendon Adams says, “spread love and reconciliation through our music.” Enjoy the results of their recent recording session with YourClassical MPR.

Did 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.

Indian classical music meets Minnesota choral music in Shruthi Rajasekar’s ‘Sarojini,’ performed by Nirmala Rajasekar, Thanjavur K. Murugaboopathi and VocalEssence. Listen to this radio special featuring music from the U.S. premiere of the piece with host Tom Crann.

The new opera “The Many Deaths of Laila Starr” was set to premiere on Halloween night. Now audiences may not see it until late 2027 or early 2028. The Minnesota Opera announced the postponement this week amid continuing negotiations about cost-of-living wage increases with the Minnesota Opera Orchestra, which have been ongoing for five months and resulted in a vote to authorize a strike earlier this month.

After more than 50 years of broadcasting, Ratner is retiring from regular on-air hosting duties on Classical 24, MPR’s national service, on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Minnesota audiences can hear ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’ performed by Rochester’s Choral Arts Ensemble in five concerts at the Chateau Theatre from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1.

With music by Missy Mazzoli, George Saunders' award-winning Civil War novel comes to surreal life in a stage adaptation making its world premiere at The Metropolitan Opera.