Janoska Ensemble gives 'The Four Seasons' a makeover
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, the Janoska ensemble gives Antonio Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’ a makeover in its signature style. Listen now!
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New Classical Tracks (extended interview): Janoska Ensemble
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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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Steve Staruch welcomes Joseph Li of Minnesota Opera to talk about 2025-26 season
Li, who’s VP, Artistic, at the Minnesota Opera, recently joined YourClassical MPR host Steve Staruch to talk about the newly announced 2025-26 season. Listen now!
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Sly5thAve brings together classical, hip-hop, jazz and more in his innovative arrangements
Sly5thAve is a multifaceted musician from Texas whose arrangements fuse his education in jazz saxophone, his classical arranging skills and his Nigerian roots to create a whole new musical experience. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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Breathing Sunlight
This week on ‘Extra Eclectic,’ our observation of Women’s History Month continues with Akshaya Avril Tucker’s ‘Breathing Sunlight,’ Mamiko Dis Ragnarsdottir’s ‘Fair Flowers,’ Laura Masotto’s ‘Sol Levante’ (‘Rising Sun’) and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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María Dueñas explores caprices with a new, unique sound
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, Spanish violinist María Dueñas records caprices, including the legendary set by Niccolò Paganini, on her latest album. Listen now!
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