Regional Spotlight™

Imogen Cooper performs the Schubert Piano Sonata in c minor from a Frederic Chopin Society recital.

The Choral Arts Ensemble from Rochester, Minn., perform works by Minnesota composers.

As the South Dakota Chorale prepares for its first-ever performance in the Twin Cities, the ensemble's artistry is on display in this week's Regional Spotlight.

The 2014 Gilmore Artist Award goes to 28 year-old Polish pianist Rafal Blechacz.

A performance from this past August at the Lakes Area Music Festival in Brainerd, Minn., is like a warm summer wind -- a welcome respite from this cold January day.

Another smorgasbord of holiday performances from near and far in this week's Regional Spotlight.

We welcome Abbie Betinis back to Classical MPR for the world premiere of her annual Christmas Carol. For the first time, this year's carol was a collaboration. Michael Dennis Browne wrote the words above for "Carol of the Stranger," with Abbie's harmonies opening like the heart at Christmas.

Classical MPR's new Teacher Feature highlights the lives and work of music teachers throughout Minnesota. This week, we spotlight Brad Lambrecht of Alexandria, Minn.

Sweet and savory home-grown sounds for the holiday continue in the Regional Spotlight.

This week's Morning Glories celebrate Tchaikovsky — let's hope his music brings some warmth into the winter season. (And don't forget about the complete Nutcracker, Wednesday night at 8.)