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As March comes to an end, join Lynne Warfel in the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema’ for two hours of listeners’ requests for their favorite film music, including selections by Alfred Newman, Max Steiner and Erich Korngold. Listen now!

What do alpine skiing, the cello and girl scouting have in common? Project DJ co-host Gwen Gruman! Gwen is 15 years old and a student at Mounds View High School. Listen now as she discusses these activities and co-hosts ‘Friday Favorites’ with Steve Staruch!

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with musician and composer Ameen Mokdad, about his album The Curve, which he composed while living under ISIS occupation in Mosul, Iraq.

Conductor Francois-Xavier Roth and the ensemble Les Siecles redefine the use of period instruments, the Czech Philharmonic celebrates its homeland, and the incredible voice of Elīna Garanča highlight our recordings of the month for March.

Join Steve Seel for an Easter celebration with the complete performance of Handel's sacred oratorio Messiah, performed by the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, conductor and countertenor Dmitry Sinkovsky, an all-star roster of vocal soloists, and the Singers, led by Matthew Culloton. Listen to the concert now!

The String Queens are a woman-powered string trio based out of Washington, D.C., who have made a difference in their community and in the classical music arena through their nontraditional programming and performances. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

As we wrap up Women's History Month, it feels impossible to fit in everything we want to feature by today’s women composers. Steve Seel brings us pieces by Caroline Shaw, Raminta Serksnyte, Mahdis Golzar Kashani and Gity Razaz.

In 2023, the Venezuelan Dúo Ávila performed a concert in the UBS Forum at Minnesota Public Radio’s headquarters in celebration of Women’s History Month. Listen to music from the concert and learn more about the composers featured on it in ‘Portraits of Women in Music.’

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Alicia Graf Mack about how she's reshaping Juilliard's prestigious Dance Division to make it more relevant than ever.

This Easter, as always, the 'Messiah' oratorio is in full play. But do you want to venture beyond Handel's masterpiece? Then check out our picks for 10 other great works for Holy Week.