The Pacifica Quartet opens the Minnesota Beethoven Festival

Host Steve Staruch speaks with cast members Amanda Batista and Won Whi Choi, as well as Principal Coach and Chorus Director Celeste Marie Johnson, in preparation for the Minnesota Opera’s opening night of Leoncavallo's 'Pagliacci,' this Saturday, May 9. Listen now!

Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis is internationally known for his outstanding career in jazz. Many don’t know that he has also found success in classical music. Find out more in the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes pays tribute to Norwegian composer Geirr Tveitt on his latest project featuring the composer’s only piano sonata, as well as folk tunes and songs performed by Andsnes’ sister: vocalist Solveig Andsnes. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

Minnesota Orchestra’s Anthony Ross and Thomas Søndergård deliver a program featuring selections of operas by Wagner and Bartók. Listen to the live broadcast with host Melissa Ousley at 8 p.m. Friday, May 8, on YourClassical MPR.

This annual “Star Wars Day” provides the inspiration for the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ with works about space and stars. Steve Seel also pays tribute to composer Michael Harrison, who died on April 17, with a performance of his ‘Just Constellations.’ Listen now!

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ guest host Ward Jacobsen celebrates famous folks born in May. Selections include music from ‘Superman,’ ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ ‘A Summer Place’ and more. Listen now!

At a time when everything around us feels disconnected and divisive, how do we hold on? Melanie DeMore uses the power of music to bring us together in ‘How to Hold On,’ a radio special featuring her original songs of comfort and solace performed by VocalEssence. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

Pianist, composer and innovator Duke Ellington is famous today for his jazz and swing music. However, he had a few other visions kicking around in his toolbox, including some memorable suites such as ‘The Queen’s Suite.’ Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ bassoonist Frank Morelli presents his latest album From the Soul; a record that reflects the many life experiences he’s had during his exceptional career. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ we consider the planet we call home from several different vantage points with music by Eriks Esenvalds, Martin Bresnick, Reena Esmail and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!