The Minnesota men's vocal ensemble, Cantus, will perform at the Minnesota Public Radio booth at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday, Aug. 31. Zac Colby, a member of Cantus, spoke with Classical MPR's Jamila Joiner ahead of the group's performance.


Artist at the Fair: Cantus

Artist in Residence, Victoria Vargas, will perform as a part of the Minnesota Opera at the Minnesota Public Radio's State Fair booth at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Victoria spoke with Classical MPR's Jamila Joiner ahead of her performance.


Artist at the Fair: Victoria Vargas

Highlights from Aug. 28 to Sept. 4 Monday, 8 p.m. MN Encore Series 1984 recital with flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal and keyboardist John Steele Ritter 10 a.m. Morning Glories. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Performance Today. 10 a.m. Morning Glories. Wednesday, 7:15 a.m. & 5:15 p.m. New Classical Tracks with Julie Amacher. 10 a.m. Morning Glories. 1 p.m. … Continue reading On The Air This Week →


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Fall means back to school. This week's Flicks in Five highlights the story of a beloved school teacher as he recounts his career and personal life over the years.


Flicks in Five: Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Highlights from Aug. 21 to 29 Monday, Solar Eclipse Tuesday, 1 p.m. Performance Today. Wednesday, 7:15 a.m. & 5:15 p.m. New Classical Tracks with Julie Amacher. 1 p.m. Performance Today. 10 p.m. Extra-Eclectic with Steve Seel. 12 midnight Euro Classics: Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 19 Vadim Gluzman, Violin. Recorded at … Continue reading On Air This Week →


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"The Princess Bride", a love story based on William Goldman's novel, became a rare success and cult classic after being turned into a movie in 1987. It is considered one of the greatest comedies and romances in cinematic history.


Flicks in Five: The Princess Bride

Highlights from Aug. 15 to 22 Tuesday, 1 p.m. Performance Today. Wednesday, 7:15 a.m. & 5:15 p.m. New Classical Tracks with Julie Amacher. 1 p.m. Performance Today. 10 p.m. Extra-Eclectic with Steve Seel. 12 midnight Euro Classics: Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in G Danish National Symphony Orchestra/Yuri Temirkanov. Recorded at DR Concert House, Copenhagen Thursday, … Continue reading On The Air This Week →


A trailblazer in the field of filmmaking, Jane Campion's award winning short film The Piano is highlighted by smooth harmonies and the majestic flow of piano notes in this score written by Michael Nyman.


Flicks in Five: The Piano

Inspired by the boisterous percussion section, Maurice Jarre directs the BBC Concert Orchestra in featuring these prominent instruments in his score of Lawrence of Arabia.


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