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Birge's Picks

YourClassical MPR host John Birge offers recommendations for Minnesota concerts, events and more.

Luna, luminaria, lover and Laureano

Luna, luminaria, lover and Laureano

This week on Birge’s Picks, celebrate the Lunar New Year, an early Valentine’s Day at the opera and 70 years of service by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II .

Sing, sing, sing

Sing, sing, sing

This week on Birge’s Picks, Cantus and Chanticleer join forces for a one-time-only event on Jan. 30 at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.

Romance is in the air

Romance is in the air

Things heat up this week on Birge’s Picks with performances around Minnesota that are sure to keep you warm during the cold winter months.

Finns, heroes, bass and baroque — an orchestral odyssey
The 88s in ‘22

The 88s in ‘22

This week John Birge ushers in the new year with great piano performances taking place around the state.

Singing Out of Court

Singing Out of Court

This week John Birge showcases some of Minnesota’s seasons tidings from the Schubert Club’s overgrown Courtroom Concert to George Handel’s ‘Messiah,’ performed around the twin cities.

Send in the Sondheim: Great Minnesota Sondheim Productions
Simple Gifts and Special Requests
Gordon Parks is a Minnesota master of time

Gordon Parks is a Minnesota master of time

This week on Birge’s Picks, HBO celebrates the legacy of Minnesota photographer and musician Gordon Parks with a documentary chronicling his work, ‘A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks.’

The Curtis Institute's Midwest division

The Curtis Institute's Midwest division

This week on Birge’s Picks, alums and faculty from the famous Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia perform throughout Minnesota this weekend.

About Birge's Picks

YourClassical host John Birge offers recommendations for Minnesota concerts, events and more.