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The Minnesota Opera presents a laugh-out-loud hit, Donizetti’s ‘The Daughter of the Regiment.’ The romantic comedy includes the Duchess of Krakenthorp, a cameo role that has a storied history of portrayal by actors and public figures — played here by ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winner Monét X Change. Listen to the performance now!
Is it real or in your mind? This week ‘Extra Eclectic’ explores the blurred lines between imagination and reality, with works from Nico Muhly, Paul Matthusen and Shulamit Ran. Listen now!
Composer Peter Schickele, aka P.D.Q. Bach, died Jan. 16 at 88, leaving behind a legacy of musical brilliance, ingenuity and hilarity. He was a fixture at Minnesota Public Radio over the years, including co-hosting a fun 1993 New Year’s Eve radio party with Lynne Warfel. Listen now!
This week on ‘SymphonyCast’ with host Steve Seel, the Iceland Symphony Orchestra is joined by Austrian cellist Kian Soltani in Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto. The centerpiece of the concert is the ‘Aiōn Symphony,’ composed by Anna Thorvaldsdottir.
Join Lynne Warfel for two full hours of your favorite film music on the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ in which she celebrates more January birthdays and remembers stars who died in 2023. Listen now.
When people age and begin to lose their memory, they can become isolated or lose touch with community and family. Music can help build those connections again. A special choir in Sarasota, Florida, pairs professional singers with people who have dementia.
On the latest edition of ‘Friday Favorites,’ Steve Staruch welcomes Project DJ guest Chris Johnson, a recruiting coordinator at a financial institution whose happy place is the North Shore. Listen now!
On this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ host Steve Seel explores composers from South America, including music by Brazil’s Clarice Assad, Venezuela’s Gabriela Montero and Argentina’s Osvaldo Golijov. Listen now!
On this week’s episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composer Tina Davidson explores her connection to family, life and nature on her latest album, ‘Hymn of the Universe,’ with VocalEssence. Listen now!
The impact of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is more important than ever. Join us for a special edition of ‘Performance Today’ honoring King through music. We'll hear the music he loved and the pieces composed by musicians who loved him as we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
