Scott Joplin, considered the ‘King of Ragtime Writers,’ opened the door for many other Black musicians and artists making their way in a racially segregated nation at the turn of the century. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
Summer means music festivals! On this week’s ‘Extra Eclectic,’ host Steve Seel samples from the incredible choices modern classical fans have this year for a road trip. We hear from composers and performers who will be showcased at Aspen, Grand Teton and more. Listen now!
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ violinist Nicola Benedetti, pianist Benjamin Grosvenor and cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason present their live performance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Triple Concerto on the latest album by the Philharmonia Orchestra. Listen now!
On Saturday, June 8, conductor Gábor Takács-Nagy joined the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra for a season finale featuring Berg’s Violin Concerto, performed by concertmaster Steven Copes, and Beethoven’s ‘Eroica Symphony.’ Listen to the concert now!
It’s a celebration of Warner Brothers Studios on this episode of ‘Saturday Cinema’! Host Lynne Warfel shares the history of the studio, the story of the brothers, and the films that made them famous. Listen now!
Guest host Joe Goetz fills in for Steve Staruch on the latest episode of Friday Favorites. Included in the program is Minnesota Orchestra’s new recording of Mahler’s Symphony No. 3, which completes their project of recording the complete Mahler symphonies. Listen now!
Community leader and musician Melanie DeMore uses the power of her voice to bring people together and create meaningful connections in her community and beyond. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
Beethoven lurks in the melodies and motifs in this week’s edition of Extra Eclectic, with modern works that quote, refer to or otherwise honor his compositions. In the second hour, host Steve Seel brings us works that approach the piano as a percussion instrument. Listen now!
On its latest album, the Miró Quartet explores the concept of ‘home’ and its many meanings through the lens of four Pulitzer Prize-winning composers. Valerie Kahler interviews quartet members Daniel Ching and William Fedkenheuer on the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’!
Pride Month is a wonderful time to celebrate our unique identities and to reflect on how authenticity shows up in our lives. We asked classical musicians in the LGBTQIA community to share their thoughts on Pride. Listen now. [Support for Pride Month programming is provided by At Sara’s Table/Chester Creek Cafe and Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church.]
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