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

Rhapsody in Black - Kedrick Armstrong

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.


Host/Producer

Vernon Neal

Conductor Kedrick Armstrong uses both archives and youth education to serve the longevity of classical music by working to represent everyone in the concert hall. Find out more on the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.


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Conductor Kedrick Armstrong looks to the past and the future

Extra Eclectic - Nov. 13, 2024

On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ host Steve Seel shares two hours of music by women composers. Highlights include Paola Presetini’s ‘Code,’ Reena Esmail’s ‘Black Iris’ and Anna Thorvaldsdottir’s stirring ‘Hear Us In Heaven.’


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Tom Huizenga

The youngest ever winner of the Van Cliburn Piano Competition makes our trusty upright piano sound like a 9-foot grand in music by Liszt and Tchaikovsky.


Zayrha Rodriguez

Yunchan Lim performs a lyrical Tiny Desk Concert

New Classical Tracks (Extended Interview) - David Kaplan

New Classical Tracks - David Kaplan

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 critiquing a new release each week. It airs locally at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays and 5:15 p.m. Fridays.


Julie Amacher

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks’ with host Julie Amacher, pianist David Kaplan debuts his first solo recording, ‘New Dances of the League of David,’ a collection of miniatures by 15 leading American composers. Listen now!


Pianist David Kaplan combines new American compositions with Schumann

The Monserrat Boy Choir Escolania de Monserrat

Steve Staruch can be heard on Classical Minnesota Public Radio from 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays, including hosting Music with Minnesotans, Regional Spotlight and Friday Favorites. Prior to joining the staff of MPR in 2004, Steve presented a variety of radio programs on WCAL in Northfield, Minn., where he created an immensely popular call-in program, and on WXXI in Rochester, N.Y. Outside radio, Steve also enjoys work as a freelance tenor and violist. Steve and his wife, Naomi, enjoy traveling, gardening and hosting dinner parties.


Steve Staruch

Perched atop the mountains near Barcelona, the choir of the Benedictine Abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat is one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious boy choirs. For the first time in their 800-year history, the choir made its Midwest premiere. Bringing with them a message of peace, the choristers will use music to transcend borders and speak directly to your heart.


Anticipation and Celebration

Echoes of Christmas

Throw another log on the fire and revel in the spirit of Christmas past, Dale Warland style. Join host Steve Staruch and Warland himself for an Echoes of Christmas Encore! Listen now!


Greg Helgeson

We Stand On Top of the Mountain

Jeffrey Yelverton is a digital producer of classical music for Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media. He supports the digital portfolio of MPR/APM by creating original content and providing production support for YourClassical Storytime, New Classical Tracks and various seasonal events.


Digital Producer, Classical

Jeffrey Yelverton

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.


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We Stand on Top of the Mountain: A Kwanzaa Celebration

Hollywood Holiday 2021

Lynne Warfel, host of Saturday Cinema, takes you on a one-hour musical retrospective of some of Hollywood's most cherished Christmas-themed movies. Including scores from ‘Scrooge, the Musical,’ ‘A Muppet Christmas Carol,’ ‘The Polar Express,’ ‘It's A Wonderful Life’ and many more. Listen now to an encore of ‘Hollywood Holiday’ from 2021!


Hollywood Holiday

Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square 2021

The sounds of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square floated into many homes during the holidays in the 1960s and '70s on Goodyear and Firestone albums, bringing lush renditions of favorite Christmas carols. Those warm memories and feelings come right back in this holiday special from 2021.


Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square

Hygge Holiday

Join host Elena See as she plays a mix of wintry and nostalgic classical pieces designed to accompany listeners as they enjoy cozy wintertime activities.


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