Listen: Minnesota Opera presents Glam Jam
Join YourClassical MPR as we present an encore broadcast of Minnesota Opera’s Glam Jam, a concert featuring some of the most captivating performers from the Minnesota Opera stage. Listen now!
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Friday Favorites: Listener requests with Project DJ co-host Wesley Friberg
Wesley Friberg has been involved with the YMCA’s Youth in Government program for the last four years. He is an experienced public speaker and it shows! Wesley is the Project DJ co-host for this week’s episode of ‘Friday Favorites.’ Listen now as he joins Steve Staruch!
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Listen: Before Bach's Birthday Bash in St. Paul
Did you miss Before Bach's Birthday Bash on Saturday with ‘Pipedreams’ host Michael Barone? This year's celebration included five free, hourlong concerts at venues in St. Paul. Listen to the first concert now!
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Duke Ellington defied mid-20th century labels with 'The Queen's Suite'
Pianist, composer and innovator Duke Ellington is famous today for his jazz and swing music. However, he had a few other visions kicking around in his toolbox, including some memorable suites such as ‘The Queen’s Suite.’ Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.
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Honoring Sofia Gubaidulina
This episode of ‘Extra Eclectic’ honors Sofia Gubaidulina, the groundbreaking Russian composer who died last week at 93. As part of our celebration of Women’s History Month, host Steve Seel shares one of her best known works, ‘Offertorium.’ Listen now!
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The Ides of March with guest host Ward Jacobson
This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ beware the Ides of March! Guest host Ward Jacobson shares a Shakespeare-themed lineup with music from ‘Julius Caesar,’ ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ ‘Hamlet,’ ‘Shakespeare in Love’ and more. Listen now!
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Friday Favorites: Listener requests with Project DJ Plus co-host Mark Scannell
Mark Scannell is the Project DJ Plus co-host on this episode of ‘Friday Favorites.’ Mark is retired, but you wouldn’t know that from his many activities: he’s a published author, life coach and a softball umpire, among many other things. Listen now with host Steve Staruch!
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Steve Reich has always been able to hear the pulse
The 88-year-old composer, who talks as fast as the interlocking phrases of his music, looks back on crucial moments in a career that moved minimalism into the mainstream.
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'Distinguished Rebels': Women who have changed the face of classical music
For Women's History Month, we're sharing the stories of women who have changed the face of classical music. Learn more in ‘Distinguished Rebels,’ featuring voices from behind the microphone and behind the scenes at YourClassical.
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Steve Staruch welcomes singers from Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs
Hazel Collins and Leo Choi of Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs joined YourClassical MPR host Steve Staruch to talk about the ensemble’s upcoming trip to Dallas to sing at the American Choral Directors Association annual convention. Listen now!
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