Everyday of this year's Minnesota State Fair — August 23-September 3 — MPR will host live broadcasts and performances by classical music ensembles. Friday, Aug. 31 is MPR Day at the Fair. Come enjoy a variety of events at the Carousel Park Stage, including host John Birge and Classical MPR's VocalEssence.
Daily Schedule
Thursday, August 23
2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR presents live performance by members of the Minnesota Boychoir, hosted by Steve Staruch
Friday, Aug. 24
2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR live performance by the Minnesota Concert Opera, hosted by Julie Amacher
Saturday, Aug. 25
2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR presents a live performance by the Copper Street Brass Quintet, hosted by Emily Reese
Sunday, Aug. 26
2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR presents a live performance by Minnesota Varsity featured round students Jonathan Mattson, Ellen Christensen and Simon Blaine-Sauer, hosted by Daniel Gilliam
Monday, Aug. 27
2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR presents a live performance by The State Fair Singers, hosted by Brian Newhouse
Tuesday, Aug. 28
2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR presents a live performance by The State Fair Singers
Wednesday, Aug. 29
2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR presents a live performance by The State Fair Singers, hosted by Mindy Ratner
Thursday, Aug. 30
2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR presents a live performance by the Minnesota Opera, hosted by Daniel Gilliam
Friday, Aug. 31: MPR Day at the State Fair
2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR performance by VocalEssence, hosted by John Birge
Saturday, Sept. 1
2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR with host John Birge presents a live performance by the University of Minnesota Trombone Choir, hosted by John Birge
Sunday, Sept. 2
2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR presents a live performance by Copper Street Brass Quintet, hosted by Michael Barone
Monday, Sept. 3 (Labor Day)
2-3 p.m.: Classical MPR presents a live performance by The State Fair Singers, hosted by Steve Staruch
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