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We offered a variety of classical specials for the holiday season, from Christmas to New Year's Day. Did you miss one? Catch up any time that's convenient using this comprehensive listing. Listen now!
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'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols'
YourClassical MPR’s live broadcast of 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' from King's College, Cambridge, with host Michael Barone, has ended and on-demand audio is no longer available. Join us on Christmas Eve 2025 for another unforgettable service.
Listen: 'Kaddish: Reflections on the Holocaust in Music and Words'
Jan. 27 marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Classical music host Mindy Ratner has gathered a collection of conversations with some of those touched directly by the Holocaust. Listen now to 'Kaddish: Reflections on the Holocaust in Music and Words.'
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Listen: 'Spring Moon – A Musical Celebration of the Lunar New Year'
Learn about the Lunar New Year and the significance of the zodiac signs as host Mindy Ratner presents ‘Spring Moon – A Musical Celebration of the Lunar New Year’ in conjunction with the Year of the Snake, which begins Jan. 29.
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Hazel Scott 'jazzed up the classics' and stood up against segregation
Pianist Hazel Scott was billed as ‘The Darling of Café Society’ due to her ability to sell out shows with her masterful improvisations. But her music was heavily intertwined with politics as she spoke up continually against segregation. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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Nature out of balance
As we mourn the continuing devastation of the fires in Los Angeles, we’ll hear music that acknowledges the precarious state of our environment on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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ARC Ensemble highlights the chamber works of Frederick Block
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ host Julie Amacher speaks with Simon Wynberg, artistic director of the ARC Ensemble, about the latest installment in the group’s ‘Music in Exile’ series, featuring chamber works by Frederick Block. Listen now!
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Listen: Minnesota Orchestra presents 'Nordic Tales and Folklore'
On Friday, the Minnesota Orchestra wrapped up its Nordic adventures concert series with a program featuring music by Edvard Grieg and Ørjan Matre, as well as the Violin Concerto by Carl Nielsen featuring soloist Johan Dalene. Listen to the concert now!
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Listen to 'Songs of Freedom,' with G. Phillip Shoultz
While protesting the difficult conditions of racism and injustice in the United States, people sang freedom songs to give them strength to keep on working for the cause. Join us for ‘Songs of Freedom,’ narrated by G. Phillip Shoultz, in honor of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Listen now!