Pianist Adam Golka performs at the Minnesota Beethoven Festival

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the renowned Miró Quartet continues its 30th-anniversary celebration with its latest album, a holiday-themed recording featuring arrangements by 15 contemporary composers. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

Each December, the Center for Faith and Life at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, rings out with the sacred and the exuberant: the sounds of the Christmas season. Enjoy the 2024 program, ‘Seeking Refuge for a Weary World.’

Find out what makes the Minnesota Orchestra sound so great in this concert featuring Joseph Haydn’s ‘Sinfonia concertante,’ Caroline Shaw’s ‘Entr'acte,’ and Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9. Listen to the live broadcast with host Melissa Ousley at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, on YourClassical MPR.

Celebrate the holidays with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra annual performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah,’ featuring an all-star roster of vocal soloists, vocal ensemble The Singers, and conductor Dinis Sousa. Listen to the live broadcast with host Melissa Ousley at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, on YourClassical MPR.

A delightful hour for everyone to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights! Hosted by Mindy Ratner, ‘Candles Burning Brightly’ features lots of music from Jewish communities worldwide, a hilarious lesson on preparing a classic Hanukkah dish, and a timeless and touching holiday story that brings light into every home.

The St. Olaf Christmas Festival has become one of the nation's most cherished holiday celebrations. This year's presentation, ‘Our Hope for Years to Come,’ features more than 500 student musicians. Listen now.

The St. Olaf Christmas Festival has become one of the nation's most cherished holiday celebrations. This year's presentation, ‘O Morning Star, O Radiant Love,’ features more than 500 student musicians in three performances at Northfield college, including a livestream of one of them that you can watch here at 2:45 p.m. central Sunday, Dec. 7.

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.

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from listeners’ most-requested films and composers, including ‘Schindler’s List,’ ‘The Holiday’ and ‘Apollo 13.’ Listen now!

Vote now to create YourClassical Christmas Favorites, a one-hour holiday special highlighting the top carols based on your votes with hosts Tom Crann and Jake Armerding.