Irish Inspirations: Celebrating Women in Irish MusicListen to this classical music special that does double duty and looks at music from Ireland, with an emphasis on women composers and performers, as well as music with female themes.
Top 10: Our classical hosts pick their musical favoritesWhat do your favorite classical hosts love to listen to? You might be surprised. Here are top 10 lists from the people behind the microphone.
Meet the Composer: BeethovenEver heard of a composer named Beethoven? In this K-8 lesson, we'll learn a few basics about the composer, his life, and music. Plus, we'll listen to a few greatest hits.
Classical Poetry: Read poems inspired by Beethoven's 'Scene by the Brook'April is National Poetry Month, and we're celebrating in a uniquely classical way. Each Monday, we post a musical selection, and listeners write poems inspired by that work. Read poems inspired by Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 6: II. Scene by the Brook.
Brooklyn Rider's Nicholas Cords on Beethoven, gratitude and the power of creativityIn the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, Nicholas Cords finds solace in a thankful musical sentiment from Beethoven.
Feel better with these calming classical playlists curated by our hostsHear the pieces your favorite classical hosts turn to when they need calm. Enjoy music specially selected by Steve Staruch, Elena See, Scott Blankenship, Brian Newhouse, Julie Amacher and Andrea Blain.
Your Top 10: music that says 'love'In the run-up to Valentine's Day, we asked you what musical selections articulate feelings of love and romance. We've tallied your votes - here are the results!
The top 20 chamber piecesWe asked you to tell us your favorite chamber pieces to celebrate our new Chamber Music stream. We've tallied the votes, and here are the top 20 chamber pieces, as voted by you.
Minnesota Varsity alum Emma Taggart featured on 'From the Top'Emma Taggart, a 2017 and 2019 Minnesota Varsity Showcase Artist, recently made her third appearance on 'From the Top.' Listen to the young pianist's remarkable performance of Franz Liszt's 'Liebestraum No. 3.'
'Hop Notes': Savor Oktoberfest, tasty German beer and the music of Richard StraussTwo of Germany's best exports are music and beer. Explore both for Oktoberfest in this episode of 'Hop Notes,' with Yoerg Brewing Co. in St. Paul, Minn., and works by Mozart and Richard Strauss.