Listen to the 64th season finale of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, an event that features Beethoven’s timeless ‘Pastoral Symphony,’ a masterwork inspired by the natural world and performed under the baton of conductor Gábor Takács-Nagy. Enjoy on-demand audio of the concert now!
On this episode of Saturday Cinema, host Lynne Warfel celebrates movie musicals. Listen now to the program, which includes selections from ‘Oklahoma!,’ ‘The Music Man’ and ‘South Pacific.’
‘Shine: A Summer Solstice Celebration’ highlights composers and musicians who celebrate this glorious season and will inspire listeners to celebrate the longest day of the year. Listen now with host Melanie Renate.
On this episode of Friday Favorites, for June 9, 2023, with host Steve Staruch, Bruce celebrates the start of the weekend with a piece from Bach, and Penelope tells her YourClassical story. Also, Braun requests a famous reinterpretation of Vivaldi’s ‘Spring.’
Watch as the Minnesota-based ensemble 29:11 International Exchange, many of whose singers and instrumentalists hail from South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo, tap into their African roots to, as co-founder Brendon Adams says, “spread love and reconciliation through our music.” Enjoy the results of their recent recording session with YourClassical MPR.
On this week’s New Classical Tracks, pianist Lara Downes delves into her new release, ‘Love at Last,’ an album featuring music of healing and hope.
‘Carnegie Hall Live’ returns to YourClassical MPR for another season of stellar performances by major artists such as Sphinx Virtuosi and the Los Angeles Philharmonic with Gustavo Dudamel. Listen to classical music's most esteemed artists captured live at New York City's world-famous concert hall at 7 p.m. central Tuesdays through Aug. 29.
At noon Saturday, June 10, listen to the Metropolitan Opera’s performance of “Der Fliegende Hollander” by Richard Wagner.
On this episode of Saturday Cinema, host Lynne Warfel celebrates waltz music in movies as part of a theme request from an anonymous friend of the show. Listen now to the program, which includes selections from ‘Up,’ ‘Lady and the Tramp’ and ‘Murder on the Orient Express.’
Producers have been saying for years that large Broadway orchestras are not financially feasible. In fact, the issue led to a strike 20 years ago. So why are some shows bringing them back?
