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It’s the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 and its iconic final movement, commonly known as ‘Ode to Joy.’ Learn a little about its history, and listen to nine great renditions.
When a turtle finds a flute on the rainforest floor, she opens up a world of possibilities! But what happens when a curious stranger hears her play? Find out in ‘The Turtle and the Flute,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring narration by Ines Guanchez, Brazilian music and illustrations by E.J. Thompson.
This entire episode of ‘Saturday Cinema’ was requested by former Chief Scientist for Human Space Flight at NASA, Dr. Kathryn Clark. “KC” is in her “retirement” recruiting future astronauts and scientists for NASA and has written a children’s book! Listen now with host Lynne Warfel!
Steve Staruch plays listener requests on the latest episode of ‘Friday Favorites,’ including Project DJ. This week’s co-host is professional photographer and MPR colleague, Jenny Cvek. Her artistic insight and keen storytelling were on full display. Listen now!
Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson was a skilled pianist and conductor who composed and performed in the classical, television, theater, jazz and film industries, while also advocating for the Black community in the performing arts. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
Don some good hiking boots — we’re ascending mountains and encountering some of their native fauna on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Host Steve Seel shares Jane Antonia Cornish’s ‘Sierra,’ Jennifer Higdon’s ‘Coyote Nights,’ Kayan Kalhor’s ‘Mountains are Far Away’ and more. Listen now!
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ cellist Sophie Shao celebrates the joy of life through music inspired by France on her second solo album, ‘CanCan Macabre,’ alongside pianists Ieva Jokubaviciute and Adrienne Kim. Find out more!
Did you know that John Williams writes music that isn’t for movies? Plus, a young Chinese guitarist tackles one of the most beloved guitar concertos ever written, and two cellists offer evocative interpretations of new and rarely heard music in Recordings of the Month for April.
You might have missed it. But Bruce Hornsby — the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter whose hits include ‘The Way It Is’ — recently teamed up with ever-experimental ensemble yMusic to release the album ‘Deep Sea Vents’ as BrhyM. It’s the classical crossover event of the season.
On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel features music from films with the greatest costumes—such as Cleopatra, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and My Fair Lady—and best costume designers, including Edith Head, Irene Sharaff and Orry-Kelly. Listen now!
