Celebrate Women's History Month with classical music

YourClassical presents music from diverse sources 24/7, year-round. For Women’s History Month, in addition to this regular programming, we’re paying tribute to the essential music of great women composers and performers with the exceptional content listed and linked below. Come celebrate with us throughout March!

Women’s History Month stream

Throughout March, the Women’s History Month stream is available 24/7 on our website, app and listening platforms such as TuneIn and I Heart Radio, which also can be heard on smart speakers.

Special broadcasts

These special programs can be heard on our regional YourClassical MPR broadcasts, with many available as simulcasts nationally on YourClassical Radio, on the following dates. Listen online using this player at the times listed below. All times listed are central.

SPCO Spotlight

The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra performs music by women composers. YourClassical MPR only

Mar. 3, 9 a.m. — Louise Farrenc’s Nonet in Eb, Op. 38 (recorded Oct. 8, 2022)

Mar. 24, 9 a.m. — Louise Farrenc’s Symphony No. 3 in g, Op. 36 (recorded May 21, 2022)

Mar. 31, 9 a.m. — Valerie Coleman’s Red Clay and Mississippi Delta (recorded Nov. 28, 2021)

PT Woman of the Year

Who has made a significant impact on the classical scene this year? Nominations will be open from Tuesday, March 1 through Sunday, March 12. This annual award recognizes women who have significantly contributed to the classical music art form and have inspired our listeners.

Distinguished Rebels

March is Women's History Month, and we're celebrating women who have changed the face of classical music. Learn more about 10 women who have contributed to classical music as composers, performers, conductors and educators. Airing at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Mar. 20 — Ethel Smyth

Mar. 21 — Valerie Coleman

Mar. 22 — Maud Powell

Mar. 23 — Florence Price

Mar. 24 — Fanny Mendelssohn

Mar. 27 — Hazel Scott

Mar. 28 — Lara St. John

Mar. 29 — Tine Thing Helseth

Mar. 30 — Lara Downes

Mar. 31 — Germaine Tailleferre

Digital content

In addition to our on-air programming, the following digital content is available to help you celebrate and explore the music of women composers and performers.

Homeward Sound - The lives of women composers: During this Women's History month, we celebrate the various women composers that have forged a path in classical music for themselves and those after them with Homeward Sound, featuring Julie Amacher, Gabi Glass and conversations with composers Libby Larsen and Gabriela Lena Frank.

Celebrate International Women's Day with classical music icons and stars: March 8th is International Women's Day, and YourClassical MPR and YourClassical Radio celebrate with an entire day devoted to women in classical music. Every piece on the day's playlist prominently features a woman composer, conductor or soloist.

Distinguished Rebels: Stories of women who have changed the face of classical music (2021): For Women's History Month, we're sharing the stories of women who have changed the face of classical music. Learn more in Distinguished Rebels, featuring voices from behind the mic and behind the scenes at Classical MPR.