Listen Stories

Listen to the Story

For classical stars Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason, representation matters
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Hygge Holiday

Hygge Holiday

Join host Elena See as she plays a mix of wintry and nostalgic classical pieces designed to accompany listeners as they enjoy cozy wintertime activities.

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Giving Thanks: A celebration of fall, food, and gratitude
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Every Good Thing

Every Good Thing

On Thanksgiving, host Andrea Blain and classical music fans from all around the country take some time to give thanks and celebrate one of life's most meaningful gifts: music. It's "Every Good Thing" — an hour of stories and music to celebrate Thanksgiving.

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Candles Burning Brightly

Candles Burning Brightly

Hosted by Mindy Ratner, ‘Candles Burning Brightly’ is a one-hour celebration of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights with an exploration of holiday foods and traditional activities — and plenty of music. 

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Listen: Jeremy Denk joins the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra

Listen: Jeremy Denk joins the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra

Listen to YourClassical MPR’s broadcast of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra’s Oct. 30 concert, featuring pianist Jeremy Denk. The program included pieces by Mozart and a fiendishly difficult and zany string quartet by Sky Macklay.

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Four Voices String Quartet returns to live concerts with ‘Departures’

Four Voices String Quartet returns to live concerts with ‘Departures’

The Four Voices String Quartet is preparing for its first live concert in more than a year — 7 p.m. Thursday at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church in Minneapolis. The program, Departures, will feature works by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw and by multiple Grammy winner Maria Schneider. Steve Staruch spoke with the group’s cellist, Rebecca Arons, about the event.

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Listen: Pianist Evren Ozel performs an all-Chopin recital at the Ordway
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'Wondrous Strange' explores unusual sounds in music

'Wondrous Strange' explores unusual sounds in music

Meghann Oglesby hosts the new special ‘Wondrous Strange.’ Whether it's the theremin, octobass or contrabass flute, listeners will explore instruments that are off the beaten track and the musicians who play them.

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