The annual Lakes Area Music Festival in Brainerd, Minnesota, runs July 25 to August 17. Listen to YourClassical MPR on August 11 to 14, at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Friday, Aug. 15, at 3 p.m., to hear concert highlights from the festival.
You’ll swear Humphrey Bogart as Sam Spade is on the trail of his latest case while listening to this week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic’ — as we listen to music depicting the mystery and romance of the city at night. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis talks about his ‘Blues Symphony,’ which was featured on the latest recording by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Anja Bihlmaier and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra give the world premiere of Mark Simpson’s ZEBRA between Strauss’s ‘Death and Transfiguration’ and Berlioz’s ‘Symphonie Fantastique.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!
Maya Beiser has been called “queen of the avant-garde cello,” with her adventurous and idiosyncratic performances and recordings. We listen to selections from her new release, ‘Salt,’ on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Craig Phillips talks about New York Polyphony’s latest recording that has been 20 years in the making and features over 480 years of vocal music. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ the 2025 First Night of the Proms sees Mendelssohn’s ‘Hebrides’ Overture and Sibelius’ Violin Concerto featured alongside British classics from Bliss and Vaughan Williams, plus a world premiere from Errollyn Wallen. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
We’re looking skyward on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ with music celebrating the sun, the stars and even the aurora. We hear Max Richter’s music from the film ‘Ad Astra,’ Jacob ter Velduis’s Piano Concerto No. 2 (‘Sky Falling’), Olivia Bellis’ ‘Limina Luminis’ and much more.
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Dan Wilson releases his latest record featuring a collection of lullabies recorded on a 1918 upright piano found on the streets of Hollywood. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Douglas Boyd leads the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra in Mozart’s Symphony No. 39 and a new work by Brett Dean. As the centerpiece, principal oboist Cassie Pilgrim takes the stage for Richard Strauss’ Oboe Concerto. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
