On this episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ the Los Angeles Philharmonic and music director Gustavo Dudamel pair the wild rhythms of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 with the politically charged pulse of Gabriela Ortiz’ ‘Revolución diamantina.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!
Cantus and Imani Winds join forces for ‘My Ancestors Speak,’ a powerful joint concert that unites a stunning vocal octet and a dynamic wind quintet for story and song that explores and celebrates the rich, diverse cultural lineages of both ensembles. Listen to the live broadcast with host Melissa Ousley at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, on YourClassical MPR.
Conductor Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra present their new release featuring music by Antonin Dvorak and Carlos Simon recorded live in the historic Heinz Hall. Listen now with host Julie Amacher.
A performance of Wynton Marsalis’ Concerto for Orchestra recorded at the 2026 BBC Proms offers a look at modern classical works inspired by jazz on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ which also showcases works by Jon Batiste, Earl Louis Stewart and Jeff Scott. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
On this episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts the combined orchestras of the Royal Academy of Music and the Juilliard School. At the heart of the program, Vilde Frang is the soloist in Berg’s Violin Concerto. Also included are Stravinsky’s Symphony in Three Movements and Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
Violinist and composer Curtis Stewart recently released a two-CD recording featuring ‘24 American Caprices’ composed in the styles of the many genres he grew up listening to on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Listen now with host Julie Amacher.
Brass instruments are the focus on episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ in solo, duo and ensemble settings. Selections include Valerie Coleman’s ‘Fanfare for Uncommon Times,’ Olivier Messiaen’s ‘Apparition du Christ Glorieux’ and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
Earlier this summer, pianist Jonathan Biss reunited with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra for a concert that honored the lives and music of Robert and Clara Schumann. Listen to the concert now!
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Adam Hickox leads the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in Shostakovich’s ‘Festive Overture’ and Cello Concerto No. 1, featuring soloist Maximilian Hornung. Then, Gubaidulina’s ‘Fairytale Poem’ and Rachmaninov’s ‘Symphonic Dances.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!
Birge took the plunge behind the microphone and has been connecting the dots for YourClassical MPR listeners for 29 years – including 21 as morning show host. Listen to his last regular shift, which took place on Aug. 28, as well as his “exit interview” with host Tom Crann.
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