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On Friday, July 31, Grammy-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter and composer Chris Thile joined the Minnesota Orchestra in ATTENTION!, his autobiographical work for mandolin and orchestra. Listen to the concert now!
On the latest episode of Saturday Cinema, host Lynne Warfel celebrates famous folks born in the summer, including Bernard Herrmann, Olivia de Havilland, Ginger Rogers and more. Selections include music from ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ ‘Victor/Victoria,’ and more. Listen now!
Composer Damien Geter began his musical path as an educator before becoming an acclaimed vocalist. But now, his path as a composer is ‘breaking down the barriers of what classical music should be.’ Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Stephen Hough talks about his latest recording, featuring music from ‘Mary Poppins,’ along with other songs and melodies from places he’s traveled to over the years. Listen now with guest host Melissa Ousley.
On the latest episode of Extra Eclectic, host Steve Seel showcases the music of giants such as Philip Glass, Meredith Monk and Steve Reich: composers who introduced fresh thinking into the genre and opened the concert hall to new audiences. Listen now!
On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ guest host Liz Lyon shares music from beloved films from 1989 to today, including ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,’ ‘Black Panther,’ ‘Dune’ and more. Listen now!
The Illharmonic Orchestra blends hip-hop and classical music during live performances. Its leaders tell NPR's Juana Summers how they build community with their shows, which feature all-Black musicians.
Dalia Stasevska is a rising star in the conducting world. On her new album, Ukrainian Mixtape, she's promoting some of Ukraine's neglected composers.
On the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast, we learn about Omar Thomas, a composer whose music is rooted in topics such as Black liberation and affirmation, including those who are also members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Listen now.
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ after six years in the making, pianist Min Kwon presents ‘America/Beautiful,’ a project featuring 82 new piano variations on ‘America the Beautiful’ by 76 commissioned composers. Listen now with host Julie Amacher.
