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Listen live: Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason performs Tuesday at the Ordway
Listen to the Oscars' best scores from the '30s and '40s
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Henry T. Burleigh and his new American sound

Henry T. Burleigh and his new American sound

Baritone Henry T. Burleigh, who worked with Antonin Dvorak, is a forgotten figure in American music history. Find out how they helped create a new identity for American sound in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

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Creating peace across borders

Creating peace across borders

Yo Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble asks, “What happens when strangers meet?” The idea of "creating peace across borders" is on many people’s minds now, and that’s the focus of this week’s Extra Eclectic, with Steve Seel.

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Six works that celebrate Ukraine's distinctive musical heritage
Singer Marian Anderson triumphed over obstacles

Singer Marian Anderson triumphed over obstacles

Contralto Marian Anderson sang her way to the top. Despite racism and sexism, she found support from first lady Eleanor Roosevelt and sang at the Lincoln Memorial. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

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Pianist Steven Beck celebrates composer George Walker

Pianist Steven Beck celebrates composer George Walker

In this week’s New Classical Tracks, pianist Steven Beck celebrates composer George Walker by recording all of Walker’s piano sonatas in his new album, ‘George Walker: Five Piano Sonatas.’ Enter for a chance to win the CD!

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Is jazz really America's classical music?

Is jazz really America's classical music?

“Jazz is America’s classical music.” Is that really true? With the hope of tearing down a fence or two, here are 10 prominent jazz performers who went beyond dabbling or slumming in classical music. 

Lift Every Voice: A musical story from sorrow to justice
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Conductor Richard Egarr returns to lead the SPCO

Conductor Richard Egarr returns to lead the SPCO

Richard Egarr returns to lead the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra in a delightful program of works from London, including pieces by Henry Purcell, William Lawes and Franz Joseph Haydn. Join host Steve Seel for YourClassical MPR’s live broadcast of the concert at 8 p.m. Saturday.