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True Colors: Sounds from the Heart

'True Colors': Sounds from the heart for Pride Month

'True Colors': Sounds from the heart for Pride Month

As we celebrate Pride Month in June, join hosts Julie Amacher and Gabrielle Glass as they interview five LGBTQIA+ artists from the operatic world who will share their story with you, and how their pride impacts their musical identity.

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Celebrating 40 years of classical host Mindy Ratner on the air

Celebrating 40 years of classical host Mindy Ratner on the air

Classical host Mindy Ratner is a constant companion for listeners. Join us as we celebrate 40 years of her friendly, authoritative presence on the airwaves of YourClassical MPR and across the nation on YourClassical Radio with this compilation of some of her “greatest hits,” along with a look back in photos.

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Violinist Randall Goosby explores concertos by Price and Bruch
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Viking heritage inspires soothing lullabies from Icelandic pianist Gabríel Ólafs
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Listen: Takács-Nagy leads the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra in its season finale
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Movie Musicals

Movie Musicals

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.’

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Listen to ‘Shine: A Summer Solstice Celebration’

Listen to ‘Shine: A Summer Solstice Celebration’

‘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.

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Friday Favorites: Welcoming the weekend, Vivaldi and Max Richter

Friday Favorites: Welcoming the weekend, Vivaldi and Max Richter

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.’

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Minnesota choir 29:11 International Exchange draws from its African roots

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.

Lara Downes releases 'Love at Last,' an album of healing and hope
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