Jennifer Allen is the Associate Music Director for Classical MPR and is responsible for classical music programming and library organization. What she enjoys most about her job is sharing great music with MPR audiences. Anderson started with Classical MPR as an intern in October 2005. She holds a degree in music from Macalester College and currently resides in St. Paul.

Isata Kanneh-Mason, who has musical siblings, presents a new recording of piano concertos and sonatas by Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn. Plus, we spotlight the latest from violinist Chloe Chua and composer Michael Daugherty in August’s recordings of the month.


Isata Kanneh-Mason's sparkling Mendelssohn headlines August new releases

Antonin Dvorak’s ‘American Quartet’ has been recorded countless times, but Charles Loeffler’s octet had never been performed, let alone recorded. Plus, we spotlight the latest from violinist Janine Jansen and a debut from a chamber music collective associated with Carnegie Hall.


American classics new and old highlight our releases for July

Recordings of the Month for May include Jeff Beal’s new album for mental health awareness, Alexandre Tharaud’s collaboration with a baseball team’s worth of pianists, a newly completed Beethoven cycle and the latest from All Classical Portland’s Recording Inclusivity Initiative.


Music for mental health, a four-handed party and new Beethoven highlight May releases

Did you know that John Williams writes music that isn’t for movies?  Plus, a young Chinese guitarist tackles one of the most beloved guitar concertos ever written, and two cellists offer evocative interpretations of new and rarely heard music in Recordings of the Month for April.


International Guitar Month, John Williams and a lot of cello highlight April releases

Conductor Francois-Xavier Roth and the ensemble Les Siecles redefine the use of period instruments, the Czech Philharmonic celebrates its homeland, and the incredible voice of Elīna Garanča highlight our recordings of the month for March.


Saint-Saens on period instruments, a 200th birthday and night music highlight March releases

Figure skating conjures vivid images of highly skilled athletes, thrilling moves and eye-popping costumes. And tying together the elements of that visual splendor is stunning music. As the Winter Olympics begin, here's a look at a dozen past and present figure skaters who have mined the world of classical music in their quests for a medal.


And the gold medal for figure skating goes to classical music

This week's Choral Featured Album comes from a land of frozen landscapes and longstanding choral tradition: Sweden. The latest recording from Sweden's Uppsala Academic Chamber Choir is 'Winter Sounds.'


Choral Featured Album: 'Winter Sounds'

This week's Choral Featured Album release is "Wandering Heart" by Chor Leoni Men's Choir.


Choral Featured Album: 'Wandering Heart'

Highlights from July 28 to August 8 Tuesday, 5 pm: Music with Minnesotans: Jenn Deyo. Thursday, 3:15 pm: Regional Spotlight: The Summer Singers. Friday, 1 pm: Performance Today interview with pianist Vadym Kholodenko. Sunday, 6 am: Pipedreams: Some Maine Lines. Sunday, noon: From the Top. Sunday, 1 pm: SymphonyCast: Beethoven, from the 2015 BBC Proms. … Continue reading On the Air This Week →


On the Air This Week

Highlights from July 28 to August 8 Tuesday, 5 pm: Music with Minnesotans: Michael Robins of Illusion Theater. Thursday, 3:15 pm: Regional Spotlight: the Young Musicians of Minnesota play Glazunov. Friday, 8 pm: Minnesota Orchestra: Sommerfest. Sunday, 6 am: Pipedreams: Fireworks and Dreams. Sunday, noon: From the Top. Sunday, 1 pm: SymphonyCast: The First Night … Continue reading On the Air This Week →


Jennifer Allen is the Associate Music Director for Classical MPR and is responsible for classical music programming and library organization. What she enjoys most about her job is sharing great music with MPR audiences. Anderson started with Classical MPR as an intern in October 2005. She holds a degree in music from Macalester College and currently resides in St. Paul.


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