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Violinist James Ehnes joins the Minnesota Orchestra in this year’s Nordic Soundscapes festival. The program, led by Thomas Søndergård, features music by Salonen, Sibelius and Nielsen. Listen to the live broadcast with host Melissa Ousley at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, on YourClassical MPR.
On the latest episode of Saturday Cinema, host Lynne Warfel honors famous folks who died in 2025, remembering their careers and films we love. Listen now!
Carlos Simon is a Grammy-nominated composer and an activist for Black and brown representation in classical music. His latest work, ‘Good News Mass,’ is unlike anything he’s done before. Find out more in the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.
We love sharing the most exciting new recordings on New Classical Tracks every year. Listen to this special end-of-year encore of the year’s most popular episodes and find out which other albums made the top-10 list. Listen now!
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.
On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ guest host Bonnie North shares two hours of listeners’ requests for music from their favorite films and TV shows, including ‘The Sound of Music,’ ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ and ‘To Kill a Mockingbird.’ Listen now!
During Kwanzaa, which runs Dec. 26-Jan. 1, we celebrate African-American culture with composers that have imbued the essence of the Seven Principles in their timeless and joyous music hosted by Jeffrey Yelverton.
Founded in 1995 by Everett McCorvey, the American Spiritual Ensemble teaches about the history and traditions of enslaved people in America through the power of music. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ horn player Sarah Willis talks about her latest project, a holiday album titled ‘Cuban Christmas’ featuring her band, the Sarahbanda. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
A northern English town loses its best choral singers to fighting in World War I but finds new hope in a time of loss through music in Nicholas Hytner's new film "The Choral," featuring Ralph Fiennes.
