'Creepy Classics'

'Every Good Thing'

YourClassical Christmas Favorites 2025

St. Olaf Christmas Festival (2025) - O Morning Star, O Radiant Love

Tales of Christmas with Cantus

'Carols, Customs and Candlelight: A Celtic Christmas Celebration'

All Is Bright

Carols as Home with Imani Winds

Music from the various film treatments of Dickens' beloved tale of redemption and new beginnings.

Hollywood Holiday: Ebenezer Edition

Classical Feature - Holiday - A Soulful Christmas

Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square 2021

Echoes of Christmas

We Stand On Top of the Mountain

We have a variety of classical specials for the holiday season, from Christmas to New Year’s Day. Listen to them any time that's convenient using this comprehensive listing.


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Listen to our 2026 winter holiday specials on demand

Join us for ‘Songs of Thanks,’ an innovative new production by Cantus presenting stories and songs celebrating gratitude and community. Listen now — and then tell us why you’re thankful so we can include your feedback in next year’s program.


'Songs of Thanks' with Cantus

Saturday Cinema - Oct. 31, 2026

Lynne has been at this radio thing since 1984 when she fell into an historic job at KFAC AM and FM, the commercial classical station in Los Angeles.  She was the first woman staff announcer in the station's history, and it was such big news back then, it made the LA newspapers and national radio publications.  She is thrilled women in radio is no longer newsworthy.


Lynne Warfel

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares music from Halloween favorites new and old, including ‘Young Frankenstein,’ ‘Beetlejuice,’ ‘The Addams Family’ and more. Listen now!


A Hollywood Halloween!

Jake Armerding grew up playing classical violin and listening to ‘80s pop radio. He spent 20 years on the road as an instrumentalist, appearing on such revered stages as Carnegie Hall and the Newport Folk Festival, before pivoting toward local musical work. He was thrilled to land a spot on the YourClassical team in the last days of 2024. He and his wife oversee the developing rowdiness of their three boys in River Falls, Wisconsin.


Jake Armerding

It’s spooky season! Join host Jake Armerding for the best creepy music from the concert stage, film and opera in ‘Creepy Classics,’ a one-hour special made for your Halloween needs. Enjoy!


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Minnesota Orchestra - October 30, 2026

Minnesota Orchestra - October 16, 2026

On Friday, Oct. 23, pianist Simon Trpčeski and conductor Jaime Martin joined the Minnesota Orchestra in a program featuring music by Liszt, Haydn and Mendelssohn. Listen to the concert now!


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Listen: Minnesota Orchestra performs Haydn and Liszt with Simon Trpceski

'Sarojini'

Interview: Shruthi Rajasekar

Indian classical music meets Minnesota choral music in Shruthi Rajasekar’s ‘Sarojini,’ performed by Nirmala Rajasekar, Thanjavur K. Murugaboopathi and VocalEssence. Listen to this radio special featuring music from the U.S. premiere of the piece with host Tom Crann.


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Shruthi Rajasekar melds Indian and Western classical traditions in 'Sarojini'

Where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music, with host Vernon Neal.

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Vernon Neal is the host of the podcast ‘Rhapsody in Black,’ where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music.


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Vernon Neal

Jazz singer Billie Holiday discovered “Strange Fruit,” Abel Meropol’s protest song against lynching In 1939. It became her closing number at all of her performances at Café Society and the best selling record of her career. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.


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Billie Holiday and 'Strange Fruit'

New Classical Tracks (Extended Interview) - July 29, 2026

New Classical Tracks (Extended Interview) - Stephen Hough

New Classical Tracks - Stephen Hough

Julie Amacher's desire to introduce others to great music is what led her to radio. She began her professional broadcast career at a station in Sun Prairie, Wis. She went from rock 'n' roll to the Rocky Mountains, where she found her niche in public radio at KUNC in Greeley, Colo. Julie spent 13 years at KUNC, where she managed the announcers and their eclectic music format. During that time, she earned four national awards for best announcer. She joined Minnesota Public Radio in 1997 as an on-air host and also produces New Classical Tracks, a weekly podcast sharing behind-the-scenes stories about a new release each week. It airs locally at 7:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesdays and at 9 a.m. on Saturdays.


Julie Amacher

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.


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Pianist Stephen Hough finds an 'element of fun' in his 'Piano Postcards' 

Saturday Cinema - Oct. 24, 2026

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel celebrates famous folks born in October, including Julie Andrews, Walter Matthau, Alastair Sim, Edith Head and more. Listen now!


October birthdays

Rhapsody in Black - Mary Lou Williams

Mary Lou Williams’ artistic vision and her ability to blend diverse musical influences into a cohesive and unique composition are perfect for concert halls and jazz clubs. Find out more on the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast. 


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