Each Friday at 3 p.m. central, host Steve Staruch presents four hours of classical music based on listener requests. Do you have a favorite work you'd like to share? Send us your request!
On this episode of Friday Favorites, for June 9, 2023, with host Steve Staruch, Bruce celebrates the start of the weekend with a piece from Bach, and Penelope tells her YourClassical story. Also, Braun requests a famous reinterpretation of Vivaldi’s ‘Spring.’
On this episode of Friday Favorites, for June 2, 2023, with host Steve Staruch, Elaine celebrates the summer with a Beatles favorite, and Livi tells her YourClassical story. Also, Project DJ co-host Brian Johnson talks about playing the viola and attending the Roundtop Music Festival.
On this episode of Friday Favorites, for May 26, 2023, with host Steve Staruch, Les gets his request for ‘The Navy Hymn,’ and Joseph hears ‘Ashokan Farewell’ in Iowa. Also, Project DJ co-host Nicholas Hinson, a graduate from St. Olaf College, talks about building organs and singing with the Minnesota Chorale.
On this episode of Friday Favorites, for May 19, 2023, with guest host Steve Seel, Michael from Stillwater gets his request to celebrate the 147th Preakness Stakes, and Susan hears a trumpet concerto requested by a dear friend. Also, Steve Staruch talks in a recorded segment with members of ComMUSICation.
On this episode of Friday Favorites, for May 12, 2023, with host Steve Staruch, Michael in Eagan requests ‘Amazing Grace’ played by Lara Downes. Daniel in Northfield hears his request for Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Also, Project DJ co-host Adeline Smidt talks about her love of traveling, languages and tutoring.
On this episode of Friday Favorites, for April 28, 2023, with host Steve Staruch, Jim gets his request for Mozart, and Mike celebrates a year in retirement with Bach. Also, Project DJ co-host Katherine Anderson talks about playing cello, dancing ballet and her interest in the government.
On this episode of Friday Favorites, for April 21, 2023, with host Steve Staruch, Eileen celebrates wrapping up Tax Day with a piece by Beethoven, Bill prepares for a spring performance as a member of the South Metro Chorale and Vicky hears a request for Hermann Baumann.
On this episode of Friday Favorites, for April 14, 2023, guest host Bill Morelock kicks off the weekend with a request for Franz von Suppe’s ‘Queen of Spades Overture.’ Also, Leann celebrates a new job with an overture by Richard Wagner, and Cole gets his request for Antonin Dvorak’s ‘New World Symphony.’
On this episode of Friday Favorites, for April 7, 2023, host Steve Staruch plays North Dakota State University’s recording of Handel’s Messiah, and Les in Golden Valley gets his request for a Mozart aria. And choral teacher Jacob Barsness joins as Project DJ co-host Jacob Barsness.
On this episode of Friday Favorites, for March 31, 2023, guest host Steve Seel plays a dedication to Minneapolis organist Daniel Chorzempa. Kathy in Cottage Grove requests a family favorite by Rossini, and Theresa gets her request for a tasty polka.
Each Friday at 3 p.m. central, host Steve Staruch presents four hours of classical music based on listener requests. Do you have a favorite work you'd like to share? Send us your request!
