A Stradivarius violin could sell for a record sum at auction. Is it worth the hype?
Stradivarius violins often sell for millions. There's a long history behind them, and violinists who swear they sound better than modern ones.
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Jonathan Biss combines Beamish and Beethoven
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, pianist Jonathan Biss talks about his Beethoven concerto project with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, including the latest release featuring a new concerto by Sally Beamish. Listen now!
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Listen: Minnesota Opera presents Donizetti's 'The Elixir of Love'
Join YourClassical MPR as we present an encore broadcast of Minnesota Opera’s production of ‘The Elixir of Love.’ As a bonus, host Bonnie North speaks to members of the cast and crew about Gaetano Donizetti’s much-loved opera. Listen now!
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After 138 years, a Black composer's magnum opus finds a stage
‘Morgiane,’ perhaps the oldest opera by a Black American, finally receives its full public performance, shedding light on the forgotten heyday of opera in New Orleans.
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February birthdays
This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ join host Lynne Warfel to celebrate February birthdays in the world of film, including Cary Grant, John Ford, Elizabeth Taylor, John Williams and more. Listen now!
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'The Three Billy Goats Gruff'
What happens when three Billy Goats Gruff run out of food to munch on their mountainside? See what musical surprises await in the YourClassical Storytime episode 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff,' featuring music from Bedrich Smetana and art by Nancy Carlson!
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Friday Favorites: Listener requests for the end of January
An American set, a Scandinavian set, a Silk Road set and a Palestrina palooza; what’s not to love about ‘Friday Favorites’? Listen now with host Steve Staruch!
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Violist Eliesha Nelson honors the music and memory of composer George Walker
Violist Eliesha Nelson had the pleasure of meeting Pulitzer Prize winning composer George Walker a few times during her career. She developed a passion for his music and eventually performed it with the Cleveland Orchestra. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.
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2025 Grammy nominees
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ the 2025 Grammy nominations for classical recordings have been announced — and they are filled with modern classical music. Host Steve Seel shares two hours of thrilling samples. Listen now!
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Denk, Bell and Isserlis join forces to record Mendelssohn's piano trios
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ host Julie Amacher speaks with pianist Jeremy Denk about his latest album, which was recorded with violinist Joshua Bell and cellist Steven Isserlis and features piano trios by Felix Mendelssohn. Listen now!
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