The Pacifica Quartet opens the Minnesota Beethoven Festival

The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra invites violinist Eunice Kim for one of the most enduring violin concertos of all time, Saint-Saëns’ Violin Concerto No. 3, paired with pieces by Beethoven and Françaix. Listen to the concert now!

The artistic collective Sing Democracy 250 recently marked the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a powerful message of hope for democracy through music. Listen now to this one-hour special, hosted by John Birge, that encourages us to build a more perfect union together!

Conductor Kedrick Armstrong uses both archives and youth education to serve the longevity of classical music by working to represent everyone in the concert hall. Find out more on the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Simone Dinnerstein and the Baroklyn ensemble prepare for Philip Glass’ 90th birthday in 2027 with their latest album, featuring his ‘Tirol Concerto,’ selections from ‘The Hours’ film, and more. Listen now with host Julie Amacher.

Violinist Leonidas Kavakos makes his Minnesota Beethoven Festival debut with pianist Enrico Pace and a program featuring music by Franck, Stravinsky, Mozart and Beethoven. Listen to the live broadcast with host Steve Staruch at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 12, on YourClassical MPR.

The American rail system is a metaphor for how culture has changed over the centuries. To celebrate America's 250th anniversary, join violinist and composer Curtis Stewart for ‘I Am the Migration,’ a special featuring Stewart’s own family's American story, which he used as inspiration for his new set of 24 American Caprices.

On this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ host Steve Seel extends the 250th anniversary celebrations with two hours of works by contemporary American composers, including Derrick Skye, Jennifer Higdon, Jessie Montgomery, Shelley Washington, Curtis Stewart and more. Listen now!

Philip Glass' newest symphony, an homage to Abraham Lincoln, was supposed to premiere at the Kennedy Center — until it didn't. And then, the Boston Symphony Orchestra stepped in.

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel celebrates the 250th anniversary with music from films that celebrate the U.S. Selections include music from ‘1941,’ ‘Apollo 13,’ ‘Forrest Gump’ and more. Listen now!

American violinist and music educator Aaron Dworkin saw a need to diversify classical music and made it his life’s work. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.