Listen to 'Mushroom Songs'
Mushroom Songs came to be thanks to vocalist Curtis Anderson’s fascination for fungi and his family’s collaborative spirit.
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Bertrand Chamayou and Leif Ove Andsnes perform Schubert
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ French pianist Bertrand Chamayou and Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes collaborate on an album featuring four-hand piano music from the final year of Franz Schubert’s life. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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Listen: 'Kaddish: Reflections on the Holocaust in Music and Words'
Classical music host Mindy Ratner has gathered a collection of conversations with some of those touched directly by the Holocaust. Listen now to 'Kaddish: Reflections on the Holocaust in Music and Words.'
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BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast’: from ocean mists to towering summits, Ludovic Morlot leads the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2, plus pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja takes center stage for Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Big and small music
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ our theme is a simple one: “big” and “small” pieces. In the first hour, the works come in large sizes, including Steve Reich’s ‘Music for a Large Ensemble.’ We get small in the second hour with Nico Muhly’s ‘Small Variations.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Join us for Theme & Variations
We pick the theme — you choose the variation by requesting a piece of music inspired by that theme. Our theme for February is WARMTH: music that brings you warmth (and why) during the coldest time of the year in Minnesota.
'From the Top' celebrates 25 years with new recording
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the educational fellowship program, national radio show, and podcast ‘From the Top’ celebrates its silver anniversary with a new digital recording featuring performances by young musicians and guest artists. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Alan Gilbert leads the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra in Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7. Also on the concert, Anna Clyne’s ‘Restless Ocean,’ and clarinetist Martin Fröst shines in Hillborg’s ‘Peacock Tales’ concerto. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Classical music lovers turn out for YourClassical MPR Happy Hour with the Havana Quartet
Thursday night at the MacPhail Center for Music in Minneapolis, scores of classical music fans turned out for the YourClassical MPR Happy Hour, which featured hospitality and live music.
Music for loss and longing
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ we hear music that honors sadness, grief and healing. Selections include Tamar Sagiv’s ‘Shades of Mourning,’ “Longing” from Dobrinka Tabakova’s Concerto for Cello and Strings and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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