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This Juneteenth we commemorate the holiday with two contrasting and power playlist — Remembrance and Celebration. Remembrance is about the past and represents the struggle of Black Americans to get to where we are today and Celebration is about the joy and jubilee felt in the presence of positive change for now and in the future.
Celebrate the Tony Awards on this episode of ‘Saturday Cinema’! Host Lynne Warfel shares music from films that have been made from Broadway plays and musicals, including selections from from ‘Cabaret,’ ‘My Fair Lady’ and ‘Steel Magnolias.’ Listen now!
On this episode of ‘Friday Favorites,’ members of the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies eloquently and passionately tell the story of their upcoming European tour with musical highlights included. Prepare to be awed! Listen now with host Steve Staruch.
Scott Joplin, considered the ‘King of Ragtime Writers,’ opened the door for many other Black musicians and artists making their way in a racially segregated nation at the turn of the century. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
Summer means music festivals! On this week’s ‘Extra Eclectic,’ host Steve Seel samples from the incredible choices modern classical fans have this year for a road trip. We hear from composers and performers who will be showcased at Aspen, Grand Teton and more. Listen now!
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ violinist Nicola Benedetti, pianist Benjamin Grosvenor and cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason present their live performance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Triple Concerto on the latest album by the Philharmonia Orchestra. Listen now!
On Saturday, June 8, conductor Gábor Takács-Nagy joined the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra for a season finale featuring Berg’s Violin Concerto, performed by concertmaster Steven Copes, and Beethoven’s ‘Eroica Symphony.’ Listen to the concert now!
It’s a celebration of Warner Brothers Studios on this episode of ‘Saturday Cinema’! Host Lynne Warfel shares the history of the studio, the story of the brothers, and the films that made them famous. Listen now!
Guest host Joe Goetz fills in for Steve Staruch on the latest episode of Friday Favorites. Included in the program is Minnesota Orchestra’s new recording of Mahler’s Symphony No. 3, which completes their project of recording the complete Mahler symphonies. Listen now!
Community leader and musician Melanie DeMore uses the power of her voice to bring people together and create meaningful connections in her community and beyond. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
