New Classical Tracks: Paavo Järvi

In 2010, Estonian composer Arvo Pärt wrote a piece dedicated to conductor Paavo Järvi. Listen as Järvi speaks with host Julie Amacher about the piece in this clip from ‘New Classical Tracks,’ where he also discusses his latest album celebrating Pärt’s 90th birthday.

Pianist Angela Hewitt speaks with host Julie Amacher about the importance of having a singing voice when performing Mozart. Learn more about Hewitt’s recent album on the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks.’

Congratulations to VocalEssence for the release of their latest album, ‘How to Hold On,’ available today! To celebrate, listen as composer, vocal activist and conductor Melanie DeMore talks about how blessed she is to sing and feel connected to other human beings.

Congratulations to VocalEssence for the release of their latest album, ‘How to Hold On,’ available today! Enjoy as conductor Philip Brunelle leads the group in a performance of one of the pieces featured on the album, “Blessed Be” by composer Melanie DeMore.

In this episode, Performance Today host Valerie Kahler gives some tips for the next time you open a concert program.

In this episode, our host sits down with conductor Hannah Schendel to demystify the art of conducting.

In this episode, Dr. Andy Fleser explains the history of the piano, one of the world’s most important instruments.

Our curious host quickly learns that the answer may be harder to find.

The event, held Wednesday, July 23, brought people together at Surdyk’s Liquor & Cheese Shop in Minneapolis for a convivial evening of music, food and beverage tastings.

Jess Gillam is a phenomenal young saxophonist who has already made her mark in the world of classical music. Listen to Gillam’s performance of her own arrangement of Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen’s ‘Shine You No More,’ recording during her recent visit to Minnesota Public Radio’s headquarters.