Deep Cuts

For nearly 200 years, Beethoven's epic Ninth Symphony, with its powerful 'Ode to Joy,' has inspired millions. YourClassical and YourClassicalMPR will join classical channels in Europe and beyond by giving powerful and meaningful airtime to promote peace in Ukraine with ‘Ode to Peace.’

The revered Cuban composer's winning piece was inspired by the life and struggles of Susan B. Anthony and her own poor mother and grandmother in Cuba.

June 6 is the 222nd birthday of Russian poet, novelist and composer Alexander Pushkin. He was the first Russian writer to achieve international success and is the founder of modern Russian literature. His cultural influence on his homeland and the world is still felt today. Here are 10 classical pieces influenced by Pushkin, plus one Soviet rock opera.

The lautenwerck, an instrument like a lute and a harpsichord, almost went extinct in the 19th century, but forensic musicologists are bringing it back to life.

Listen as Lumina performs three rare, early-American hymns during a recent recording session at Central Presbyterian Church in downtown St. Paul.

For Women's History Month, we're highlighting composers, conductors and performers who have helped shape the face of classical music. Here are 10 contemporary women composers whom you should add to your music rotation.

The newly opened National Museum of African American Music in Nashville guides guests on a path through the history and significance of music from the African diaspora, including classical music.

"Classical music has a problem with race," Philip Ewell says. The New York City associate music professor speaks widely on that topic and what it means for classical music in the future.

Jason Max Ferdinand drew from the success of his acclaimed choir, the Aeolians, to create a guide that combines sound choral concepts with awareness for social justice issues.

Researchers are still digging into the question and sharing their findings decades after the Nazis sacked the homes of Jews during World War II.