Photos: Scenes from MPR Day at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair

Randall Goosby has been playing violin since he was seven, including studying with legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman, and the trajectory of his career shows no signs of slowing down. Find out more in the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor JoAnn Falleta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra present the premiere recording of Iranian-American composer Behzad Ranjbaran’s Violin Concerto. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

Join Steve Seel for an Easter celebration with the complete performance of Handel's ‘Messiah,’ performed by the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, conductor Dinis Sousa, an all-star roster of vocal soloists, and the Singers. Listen at noon Central on Sunday, April 5, on YourClassical MPR.

On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ we wrap Women’s History Month with another program showcasing how women composers are leading classical music into the future. Selections include music by Gabriela Ortiz, Allision Loggins-Hull and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

Guest conductor Anna Sułkowska-Migoń and pianist Inon Barnatan joined the Minnesota Orchestra for a program featuring Rachmaninoff’s take on a violin caprice by Niccolò Paganini and epic storytelling from the well-read and clever Scheherazade. Listen to the concert now!

‘Performance Today’ has selected performer and composer Gabriela Ortiz as the 2026 Classical Woman of the Year. This annual award recognizes women who have made significant contributions to the classical music art form and have inspired our listeners. Find out more!

On Tuesday, March 24, YourClassical MPR broadcasted the January performance of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra featuring its newest Artistic Partner: award-winning violinist Alina Ibragimova. Listen to the concert now!

We pick the theme — you choose the variation by requesting a piece of music inspired by that theme. Our theme for April is music that BLOOMS!

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Neave Trio highlights the music of three women composers who were also performers: Dora Pejačević, Clara Schumann and Cécile Chaminade. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

For Women's History Month, we're sharing the stories of women who have changed the face of classical music. Learn more in ‘Distinguished Rebels,’ featuring voices from behind the microphone and behind the scenes at YourClassical.