Minnesota Opera

Join host Andrea Blain for Classical MPR's live broadcast of Minnesota Opera's production of Richard Strauss' 'Elektra' at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10.

We hear it at every sporting event, but who is behind the National Anthem? For the St. Paul Saints, trumpeter Johnny Holliday is continually on call. Learn more about what it takes to play 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at a game.

Minnesota Opera is wrapping up its season with a production of Verdi's 'La Traviata.' Listen as stage director Louisa Muller and sopranos Nicole Cabell and Cecilia Violetta Lopez discuss this popular opera.

What do you get when you gather 40 trombones at once? The Minneapolis Trombone Choir. The group will give its annual concert this weekend before participating in Schmitt Music's Twin Cities Trombone Day on April 6.

Minnesota Opera's world premiere of 'The Fix' captures the 1919 Chicago 'Black Sox' scandal through Joel Puckett's score and Eric Simonson's libretto. They see more than a little similarity between baseball and an opera production.

Join Classical MPR at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, for our special broadcast of Minnesota Opera's production of 'Don Pasquale.'

Eric Simonson has directed many productions for Minnesota Opera, but 'Silent Night' stands out. Now, the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera set during World War I is back for a revival that runs Nov. 10-18, and he says this version is better than ever. Check out our gallery of photos and audio from the stars.

Two female violinists, including one who now substitutes with Minnesota Opera, allege that the Cleveland Orchestra's concertmaster, violinist William Preucil, acted inappropriately toward them during lessons. He is currently suspended from his job with the orchestra due to a previous allegation.

Join Classical MPR at 7:30 p.m. Thursday for a live broadcast of Minnesota Opera's production of Puccini's rarely staged gem, 'La Rondine,' hosted by Melissa Ousley.

During Nicky Carpenter's many decades of service to arts and education in Minnesota, she served as Minnesota Public Radio's first female board chair. Classical MPR is honored to remember her remarkable life and achievements.