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Cynthia Dickison

The music director of the original production describes the search for authenticity and community in the sisterly story.


Children's Theatre Company

Denise Prosek plumbs new depths in 'Frozen' at CTC

Saturday Cinema - April 12, 2025

Lynne has been at this radio thing since 1984 when she fell into an historic job at KFAC AM and FM, the commercial classical station in Los Angeles.  She was the first woman staff announcer in the station's history, and it was such big news back then, it made the LA newspapers and national radio publications.  She is thrilled women in radio is no longer newsworthy.


Lynne Warfel

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ join host Lynne Warfel to celebrate April birthdays in the world of film as well as some noteworthy film anniversaries. Listen now!


Saturday Cinema

April birthdays and film anniversaries

The company makes its 18th visit to Northrop Auditorium, bringing back the classic ballet.


Two ballet dancers strike a dramatic pose during an onstage performance

Rosalie O'Connor

Northrop presents American Ballet Theatre's 'Giselle' 

Friday Favorites - April 11, 2025

Steve Staruch can be heard on Classical Minnesota Public Radio from 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays, including hosting Music with Minnesotans, Regional Spotlight and Friday Favorites. Prior to joining the staff of MPR in 2004, Steve presented a variety of radio programs on WCAL in Northfield, Minn., where he created an immensely popular call-in program, and on WXXI in Rochester, N.Y. Outside radio, Steve also enjoys work as a freelance tenor and violist. Steve and his wife, Naomi, enjoy traveling, gardening and hosting dinner parties.


Steve Staruch

From a ‘Surprise Symphony’ by Haydn to passionate storytelling by Chopin to a grand chorus by Handel, this week’s episode of ‘Friday Favorites’ was an eclectic dream machine. Be transported to your favorite spring place with sunny requests from YourClassical MPR’s listeners. Listen now with host Steve Staruch!


Friday Favorites

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Friday Favorites: Listener requests to welcome spring

Countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen performs the fifth piece of Johannes Brahms’ ‘Lieder and Songs’ Op. 57 with pianist John Churchwell.


A counter tenor and pianist perform in a studio

Videos

Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen: 'Lieder and Songs' Op. 57 No. 5 'In meiner Nächte Sehnen' by Johannes Brahms

Host Julie Amacher speaks with countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, and pianist John Churchwell about their most recent recording featuring music by Korngold, Brahms and Clara and Robert Schumann.


Three people sit in a studio for an interview

New Classical Tracks: Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen and John Churchwell on being a collaborative pianist

Countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen performs ‘Wehmut’ from Robert Schumann's ‘Liederkreis’ Op. 39 with pianist John Churchwell.


Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen: 'Liederkreis' Op. 39 No. 9 'Wehmut' by Robert Schumann

'Words and Music of Black America'

Longtime music host and performer Andrea Blain presents classical music programming including national specials, opera and other live broadcasts and holiday programs. She also is part of a team that works on content and scripting for ‘Rhapsody in Black’ and has voiced several episodes of YourClassical Storytime.


Andrea Blain

This National Poetry Month, join host Andrea Blain for ‘Words and Music of Black America,’ a special featuring music with texts by Black poets. Listen now!


Classical Feature: Words and Music of Black America

Classical Feature Words and Music of Black America

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World premieres and returning guest artists are featured in the musician-led concert repertoire.


Steven Garcia

SPCO announces its 2025-26 season

Where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music, with host Vernon Neal.

Rhapsody in Black - Wynton Marsalis

Vernon Neal is the host of the podcast ‘Rhapsody in Black,’ where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music.


Host/Producer

Vernon Neal

Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis is internationally known for his outstanding career in jazz. Many don’t know that he has also found success in classical music.  Find out more in the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast. 
