Minnesota Opera

After a year of no performances, tenor David Portillo returned to the stage in the spring for Minnesota Opera’s production of Benjamin Britten’s ‘Albert Herring.’ Listen now to YourClassical MPR’s encore broadcast of this remarkable production.

Listen now to a broadcast of the Minnesota Opera’s production of Flight from 2020.

Former Vice President Walter Mondale, who died Monday at 93, once reviewed Minnesota Opera’s production of John Adams’ Nixon in China for Minnesota Public Radio. Here’s host Tom Crann’s report on that special occasion in St. Paul from May 20, 2005.

We have a variety of classical specials for the holiday season, from Christmas to New Year's Day. Listen to them any time that's convenient using this master listing.

As Christmas 1914 approached, opposing armies famously put their differences aside and shared common celebrations. Listen to the audio on-demand as the Minnesota Opera shares that story in the opera 'Silent Night,' by composer Kevin Puts and librettist Mark Campbell.

Join us on Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. central for a Holiday Special from the Minnesota Opera! Highlighting a lighter approach to the sounds of the season, hear selections from Irving Berlin to Joni Mitchell.

Oct. 27 marked what would have been the 93rd birthday of renowned Minnesota composer Dominick Argento, who died last year. Join the Minnesota Opera for an encore of 'Casanova's Homecoming' in honor of the composer.

Combining footage and audio from 'Carmen,' 'The Marriage of Figaro,' modern classics, and more, the Minnesota Opera's season opener at CHS field is a digital event you don't want to miss.

When COVID-19 threw a wrench in Denis Evstuhin's recital celebrating Tchaikovsky's 180th birthday, the pianist thought on his feet. Now, his all-Tchaikovsky celebration will be held at the Town Green Park in Maple Grove on Aug. 22.

At 7 p.m. central Thursday, join host Melissa Ousley for an encore broadcast of Minnesota Opera's production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro.' All is fair in love and war in what is widely considered the perfect opera.