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Swing into 2025 with William Eddins and the Minnesota Orchestra, as they perform Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ and Antheil’s ‘Jazz Symphony,’ along with pianist Jon Kimura Parker. Listen to the live broadcast with host Melissa Ousley at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, on YourClassical MPR.
Flutist, composer and producer Allison Loggins-Hull is often described as someone whose work ‘defies classification.’ Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.
It’s an annual tradition: the Winter Solstice episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ with modern classical sounds to compliment the longest nights of the year and the traditions and rituals of warmth that accompany them. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv celebrates Ukrainian holiday music with joy and pride on her latest recording, ‘Ukrainian Christmas,’ with the Lviv National Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra. Listen now!
The Austin, Texas, choir has been in operation since 1879. This year, NPR joined the choir as they prepped for their annual Christmas concert.
Join the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, guest conductor Patrick Dupré Quigley, vocal ensemble the Singers and an all-star roster of vocal soloists for the ensemble’s annual performance of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah. Listen to the live broadcast with host Steve Seel at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, on YourClassical MPR.
Alfred Reed's 'Russian Christmas Music' has become a majestic mainstay of the concert band repertoire since its debut in 1944. As the work marks its 80th anniversary, it's worth retelling how remarkable its world premiere was. Listen now to this timeless piece.
This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel keeps the holiday spirit going with music from classic and newer films that celebrate the holidays, including ‘Elf,’ ‘White Christmas,’ ‘Babes in Toyland,’ ‘Klaus,’ ‘The Polar Express’ and ‘A Christmas Story.’ Listen now!
NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Syrian-American composer Malek Jandali about the fall of the dictatorship in Syria and his hopes for his homeland's future.
Guest host Steve Seel fills in for Steve Staruch on the latest episode of ‘Friday Favorites,’ playing listeners’ requests for their favorite classical music. Listen now!
