Weekend picks in classical music, theater and more in the Twin Cities and beyond

Minnesota Opera presents ‘The Snowy Day,’ the story of a young boy who finds joy and wonder in the first snowfall of winter. Listen as host Tynia Major speaks to cast members and watch how the crew makes snowball props in advance of the Feb. 8 premiere.

Join YourClassical MPR as we present an encore broadcast of Minnesota Opera’s production of ‘The Elixir of Love.’ As a bonus, host Bonnie North speaks to members of the cast and crew about Gaetano Donizetti’s much-loved opera. Listen now!

In the Minnesota Opera’s season finale, ‘La Boheme,’ a group of friends and lovers in Paris find love and joy amid the hardship and struggle of a life in pursuit of art. Listen as host Bonnie North speaks to members of the cast about this exciting production!

The Minnesota Opera presents Mozart’s ‘Don Giovanni,’ the story of an egotistical and infamous womanizer, brazen in his shameless seductions. Listen now as Andrea Blain hosts the live broadcast from April 25 on YourClassical MPR.

The Minnesota Opera presents a laugh-out-loud hit, Donizetti’s ‘The Daughter of the Regiment.’ The romantic comedy includes the Duchess of Krakenthorp, a cameo role that has a storied history of portrayal by actors and public figures — played here by ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winner Monét X Change. Listen to the performance now!

Minnesota Opera’s new production, ‘Cruzar la Cara de la Luna,’ explores the intertwined lives of a Mexican American family on both sides of the border. Listen as host Andrea Blain speaks to members of the cast about this exciting new production.

Watch as Minnesota Opera baritone Andrew Wilkowske takes us for a ride on the Great Big Wheel at the Minnesota State Fair! Opera's in the air, with ‘Deh, Vieni Alla Finestra’ from Mozart's ‘Don Giovanni.’

Featuring some of the most popular music ever to grace the opera stage, Minnesota Opera’s ‘Carmen’ brings every aspect of Georges Bizet’s thrilling tale to life, from its tantalizing beginning to its devastating climax. Listen to audio from YourClassical MPR’s recent broadcast now.

Gioachino Rossini’s beloved and irresistible rom-com Barber of Seville is a cut above. Listen to Minnesota Opera’s performance of the opera, featuring the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, on YourClassical MPR with host Gabi Glass.

Gioachino Rossini’s operatic version of the ‘Cinderella’ story may not have any enchanted mice or pumpkins, but there’s plenty of magic in the music. Listen to the Minnesota Opera’s 2010 performance of ‘Cinderella’ now.