In this week’s New Classical Tracks, the members of string trio Time for Three talk about their new recording, which features concertos by two Pulitzer Prize-winning composers. Watch as one of them, Kevin Puts, performs with the ensemble in two exclusive videos for YourClassical MPR.
For Itzhak Perlman, the Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah, which ended Tuesday evening, and Yom Kippur, which starts Oct. 4, bring a flood of memories, many of them associated with music. In this one-hour special, the superstar violinist shares a wide variety of recordings that have special meaning for him, sparking warm responses for all listeners.
The massive sound of The Aristocrat of Bands, a highly respected HBCU marching band, and the overflowing history of gospel combine on a single album (with a great title) — 'The Urban Hymnal.'
Angelina is a determined little mouse in a pink tutu who dreams of becoming a ballerina. Katharine Holabird and Helen Craig revisit their beloved character, the star of more than 25 picture books.
This week’s episode of Saturday Cinema, with host Lynne Warfel, features listeners’ favorite tracks from ‘How to Train Your Dragon,’ ‘Amistad’ and ‘Blade Runner.’ Listen now!
Pianist and composer Chad Lawson releases a double album recorded at Abbey Road, joined on some tracks by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, violinist Esther Yoo and cellist/composer Peter Gregson.
Haitian composer and educator Jean-Paul Coffy has always seen the importance of music in early childhood development. It has been the center of his work in the community and compositions. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
Betsy Jolas’ “bTunes” is about how tech has radically changed music.
In this week’s New Classical Tracks, cellist Clair Bryant talks about her work with incarcerated musicians who gave her the courage to release her debut album, ‘Whole Heart.’
This week’s episode of Saturday Cinema, with host Lynne Warfel, explores what is still considered one of the greatest years in American film history with a look at the outstanding films of 1939 including ‘Stagecoach,’ ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ ‘Wuthering Heights’ and more. Listen now!
