On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ guest host Ward Jacobson shares a soundtrack for cold, dark evenings. Hear seasonal and atmospheric music by Hildur Gudnadottir, Pauline Oliveros and Kaija Saariaho. Listen now!
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ San Francisco-based vocal ensemble Chanticleer shares its latest Christmas recording, ‘Joy to the World,’ featuring original arrangements and newly commissioned pieces. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
Here is a day-by-day guide to all of our special holiday programming for the 2025 season, from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve.
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Alina Ibragimova joins the London Philharmonic Orchestra for the Violin Concerto No. 1 by Sergei Prokofiev and Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No. 5. The concert opens with Kaija Saariaho’s ‘Orion.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!
Join the Vienna Philharmonic as it performs its iconic New Year’s Day Concert, celebrating the end of 2025 and welcoming 2026. Listen to the live broadcast at noon Central on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, on YourClassical MPR.
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ guest host Jake Armerding shares recent recordings by Marc-Andre Hamelin, Hania Rani and Georgijs Osokins. Selections include compositions by Philip Glass, Arvo Pärt, Radiohead and more. Listen now!
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!
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Daniel Harding leads the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra in Dvořák’s ‘The Wild Dove’ and Stravinsky’s ‘Petrushka.’ Also on the program is Jörg Widmann’s Horn Concerto, featuring soloist Stefan Dohr. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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.
This episode of ‘Extra Eclectic’ features gentle sounds that evoke feelings of place, gratitude and stillness. Selections include music by Kevin Puts, David Lang and Robert Honstein. Listen now with guest host Scott Blankenship!
