The Pacifica Quartet opens the Minnesota Beethoven Festival

Audience favorite Jon Kimura Parker returns to Orchestra Hall to play Swedish composer Anders Hillborg’s MAX Concerto in a program also featuring Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2. Listen to the live broadcast with host Melissa Ousley at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, on YourClassical MPR.

At 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, Jocelyn Hagen’s ‘Creation’ — a piece that “invites audiences to reflect on the interconnectedness of life, light and love, reimagining the story of existence through a feminine lens” — will be receiving its Midwest premiere at Ted Mann Concert Hall at the University of Minnesota.

Last summer, Joshua Bell and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields returned to the Minnesota Beethoven Festival to present two concerts. Enjoy the second of these performances, featuring music by Ives, Mendelssohn and Beethoven. Listen to the concert now!

The players of the Imani Winds have had faith in commissioning new works that uplift the profile of BIPOC composers and performers. They have been doing so for more than 25 years. Find out more in the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

Classical host Vernon Neal speaks with renowned countertenor John Holiday about his debut solo recording. It’s an album that blends all of the genres that make up his true identity — including pop, jazz, R&B, opera and more.

We have a variety of classical specials for the holiday season, from Christmas to New Year’s Day. Listen to them any time that's convenient using this comprehensive listing.

Join us for ‘Songs of Thanks,’ an innovative new production by Cantus presenting stories and songs celebrating gratitude and community. Listen now — and then tell us why you’re thankful so we can include your feedback in next year’s program.

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from Halloween favorites new and old, including ‘Young Frankenstein,’ ‘Beetlejuice,’ ‘The Addams Family’ and more. Listen now!

It’s spooky season! Join host Jake Armerding for the best creepy music from the concert stage, film and opera in ‘Creepy Classics,’ a one-hour special made for your Halloween needs. Enjoy!

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.