Composer Christian Magby and lyricist Christian Albright, who helped create Children’s Theatre Company’s world-premiere musical ‘Milo Imagines the World,’ open up about what a young boy’s story means to them.


Creators behind CTC's ‘Milo Imagines the World’ hope to spark your imagination

Niccolo Paganini is celebrated as one of the best violin virtuosos of all time. With talent that unhuman comes the question: Did he sell his soul to the devil?


Niccolo Paganini: Was he truly the devil’s violinist?

There’s more to composer Giacomo Puccini’s iconic ‘Nessun Dorma’ than meets the ear. Learn more about the context and famous performances of one of the best-known opera arias of all time.


‘Nessun Dorma’: Puccini’s epic opera aria

The cymbal is an integral part of music across genres. But how did it become so fundamental to creating movement and rhythm? Read more about this exciting instrument.


Why cymbals are the best instrument ever

Does that carol sound familiar, but the words are different from the ones you’ve sung forever? Here’s why!


Why are some Christmas carols sung in different languages?

What is the meaning and significance of ‘Ave Maria’? Learn about the song’s origins, significance and more with YourClassical. Enrich your musical knowledge today!


What is the meaning of 'Ave Maria'?

Fireworks and separation anxiety tormenting your fur baby? YourClassical discusses the many ways classical music can help your dog. Read to learn more!

 


Benefits of classical music for dogs

After 28 years as a host for YourClassical MPR and its national programming, Jeff Esworthy is switching off his microphone — mostly. (You’ll hear him occasionally as a fill-in host.) Find out more about this listener favorite, and listen to his last official show from Oct. 30.


YourClassical host Jeff Esworthy retires — listen to his last show

A scrap of paper found in the depths of a New York museum is confirmed to be a previously unknown waltz by the great Polish composer Frédéric Chopin. Hear it performed by pianist Lang Lang, as captured by the New York Times.


Unknown Chopin waltz is uncovered after almost 200 years

Concerned by the music choice for the trailers for ‘Gladiator II'? Reflect on Hans Zimmer’s ‘Gladiator' and explore Harry Gregson-Williams' work as the release date for the highly anticipated sequel approaches.


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