Holiday Stream Stories

‘Christmas With Cantus’ is a beloved holiday tradition for YourClassical MPR listeners featuring the eight voices of the male vocal ensemble live in concert.

Julie Amacher and Tesfa Wondemagegnehu host the uplifting 'Soulful Christmas,' which celebrates classical music by Black artists while exploring spirituals, gospel music, jazz and other Black musical traditions.

Enjoy classic music this Thanksgiving! Perfect for both music lovers and newcomers, these compositions will create an enjoyable ambiance for your holiday feast.

The University of South Dakota’s Chamber Singers are releasing a new version of ‘America the Beautiful,’ just in time for the Fourth of July.

This Juneteenth we commemorate the holiday with two contrasting and power playlist — Remembrance and Celebration. Remembrance is about the past and represents the struggle of Black Americans to get to where we are today and Celebration is about the joy and jubilee felt in the presence of positive change for now and in the future.

In the United States, Memorial Day often is thought of as the unofficial beginning of summer, but its significance runs far deeper. The one-hour special ‘Dreams of the Fallen’ seeks to recognize and memorialize through music and poetry those who have protected our country — often at great sacrifice.

Join Steve Seel for an Easter celebration with the complete performance of Handel's sacred oratorio Messiah, performed by the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, conductor and countertenor Dmitry Sinkovsky, an all-star roster of vocal soloists, and the Singers, led by Matthew Culloton. Listen to the concert now!

What is the story behind Handel’s ‘Messiah,’ and why is it performed at both Christmas and Easter? Here’s everything you need to know about this enduring holiday masterpiece, including the best recordings.

This Easter, as always, the 'Messiah' oratorio is in full play. But do you want to venture beyond Handel's masterpiece? Then check out our picks for 10 other great works for Holy Week.

Do you hate Valentine's Day? Are you tired of hearing romantic arias and serenades all the time? Here's a playlist of anti-romantic and downright miserable classical music to darken your mood.