Minnesota Opera

With concerts and events canceled, how are Minnesota musicians adjusting to our new normal? We talked to artists from the Minnesota Orchestra, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Opera and more.

Listen at 7 p.m. Thursday as Classical MPR presents an encore broadcast of the Minnesota Opera production of Richard Wagner's timeless 'Das Rheingold.' But first, learn more about the performance in John Birge's 2016 interview with singers Greer Grimsley, Katharine Goeldner and conductor Michael Christie.

Not even a global pandemic can stop the music. That's especially true in St. Paul's Ramsey Hill neighborhood where a Minnesota Opera violinist has been putting on tiny balcony concerts from her home.

Listen now to an encore presentation of Minnesota Opera's production of Verdi's 'La Traviata,' with host Melissa Ousley -- plus an interview with the cast.

Madeline Johnson

Back in the fall of 2010, flutist Karen Baumgartner was Minnesota Varsity's very first entrant. Karen is now a professional musician and flute instructor, and she's shared with us her thoughtful and inspiring essay about how her early striving for a career in music has evolved over the years to encompass a wider and more meaningful world view.

Join host Andrea Blain for Classical MPR's live broadcast of Minnesota Opera's production of Gioachino Rossini's 'The Barber of Seville' at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. As a preview, listen now to a performance chat with some of the production's major players.

Join host Melissa Ousley for Classical MPR's encore presentation of Minnesota Opera's production of Nino Rota's 'The Italian Straw Hat' at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Twin Cities or elsewhere in the region? Classical MPR host John Birge offers his picks in classical music, theater and more.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend in the Twin Cities or elsewhere in the region? Classical MPR host John Birge offers his picks in classical music, theater and more.