Classical 15

Celebrate autumn with our specially curated classical music playlist
YourClassical Adventures: Write to Liz and Melanie and download the podcast!

YourClassical Adventures: Write to Liz and Melanie and download the podcast!

Each Saturday at 8 a.m. central, Liz Lyon presents YourClassical Adventures. She explores different areas in classical music and gives you examples to help spark your own classical music adventure. What are you and your family curious about after hearing this week's show? Share your comments and ideas with us!

'Twas The Night Before Christmas

Children have delighted in the telling of Clement Moore's classic "A Visit From St. Nicholas" -- with its famous opening line, "'Twas the night before Christmas" -- for nearly 200 years. Now our popular version for YourClassical Storytime includes charming illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

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'Cinderella'

Welcome to YourClassical Storytime! Today's story is all about a young woman who has many names all around the world, but you probably know her best as Cinderella. Our classical version is based on Rossini's famous opera and features illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

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Classical 15: Incorporate yoga and classical into your family's routine with our new instructional videos
Listen now to our Classical Kids Dedication Celebration

Listen now to our Classical Kids Dedication Celebration

You gave the gift of classical music to the young ones in your life by dedicating a piece of music to them as part of our Classical Kids Dedication Celebration. We played them live on Friday, Dec. 28, and now you can hear them all on demand.

Minnesota Orchestra conjures 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'

Minnesota Orchestra conjures 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'

This weekend, the Minnesota Orchestra kicks off a new season of films in concert with a performance of 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' live at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Conductor Sarah Hicks describes the complicated process of bringing these unique cinematic-musical experiences to the stage.

Watch violinist Rachel Barton Pine perform a duet with her 7-year-old daughter
Music with Minnesotans: Lonnie Dupre

Music with Minnesotans: Lonnie Dupre

Lonnie Dupre is a Minnesota legend who loves classical music. It keeps him focused, calm, centered, brave and empowered -- and you need every single one of those feelings if you're planning to travel across the North Pole in summer, or circumnavigate Greenland by kayak, or climb Denali all alone in the darkest time of year.

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Listen: Replenish your spirit with a playlist of peaceful piano music