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In honor of Veteran’s Day, host Steve Staruch speaks to Bruce Gleason, a Minnesota native and U.S. Army Veteran, about his latest book, ‘Cold War Cadence: A Musician’s Berlin Memoir,’ where he recounts the fall of the Berlin Wall. Listen now.
On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares an offering of thanks for those who served with music from ‘Best Years of Our Lives,’ ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ ‘Platoon,’ ‘M*A*S*H’ and more. Listen now!
Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes made his fourth appearance with the Schubert Club last March. A renowned champion of Norwegian music, Andsnes performed a program featuring music by Grieg and Tveitt, as well as Chopin. Listen to the concert now!
Pianist Hazel Scott was billed as ‘The Darling of Café Society’ due to her ability to sell out shows with her masterful improvisations. But her music was heavily intertwined with politics as she spoke up continually against segregation. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ guest host Jake Armerding shares pieces that explore how memory relates to the musical experience. Works include John Tavener’s ‘Eternal Memory’ and Steve Mackey’s ‘Mnemosyne’s Pool’ and more. Listen now!
Thomas Søndergård leads the Minnesota Orchestra in a concert featuring music by Berlioz, Takemitsu and Szymanowski, as well as a performance by guest violinist Benjamin Beilman. Listen to the live broadcast with host Melissa Ousley at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, on YourClassical MPR.
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composer Melanie DeMore and ensemble VocalEssence release their latest album featuring music for healing and nourishment. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel celebrates famous folks born in November and shares listeners’ requests for their favorite film music. Selections include music from ‘Field of Dreams,’ ‘Casablanca,’ ‘Dances with Wolves’ and more. Listen now!
The day before his final broadcast after 25 years as host of Performance Today, Fred Child joined YourClassical’s Tom Crann to reflect on a quarter-century of a program that Child describes as “a place to share music and ideas together.”
Jimi Hendrix, who set London’s club scene ablaze and literally set his guitar ablaze while performing at Woodstock, also had a burning desire to study classical music. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
