Videos

Amanda Forsyth reflects on her great aunt Karin Larson’s passion for classical music, her connection to YourClassical, and the values that shaped the Karin Larson YourClassical Prize.

Jeff Larson reflects on the life and legacy of his aunt, Karin Larson, whose generosity, conviction, and love of classical music continue to inspire the Karin Larson YourClassical Prize.

Northfielder violinist Anna Pitsavas Wakely is the winner of the 2025 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize in the Emerging Artist category. Listen as she explains how she found out about the prize and how this experience has been a full-circle moment for her.

In this episode of Classical Clues, Classically Training host Aerin O’Malley tries to guess how “8 Etudes: No. 17 in D Major, Op. 35” by Fernando Sor will sound based only on the title.

Duluth organist Agnes Barthel is the winner of the 2025 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize in the Preprofessional Musician category. Listen as she performs the 'Chant héroique' from Jean Langlais' 'Neuf Pièces,' recorded in a session produced by Minnesota Public Radio.

In this episode of Classical Clues, Classically Training host Aerin O’Malley tries to guess how “Boléro, M. 81” by Maurice Ravel will sound based only on the title.

Anna Pitsavas Wakely is the winner of the 2025 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize in the Emerging Artist category. Listen as she performs her submission piece, ‘Zigeunerweisen’ by Pablo de Sarasate, in her recording session produced by Minnesota Public Radio.

Organist Agnes Barthel is the winner of the 2025 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize in the Preprofessional Musician category. Listen as she explains how she began playing the organ.

Northfielder violinist Anna Pitsavas Wakely is the winner of the 2025 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize in the Emerging Artist category. Listen as she explains why she chose the violin as her instrument at a young age.

Minnesota Opera presents ‘The Snowy Day,’ the story of a young boy who finds joy and wonder in the first snowfall of winter. Enjoy behind the scene conversations with members of the cast — then enjoy on-demand audio of the concert!