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Vikingur Olafsson: Aria and Variation No. 25 from 'Goldberg Variations'

Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson performs the ‘Aria’ and ‘Variation No. 25’ from J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations, recorded exclusively at the flagship studios of Minnesota Public Radio in St. Paul.


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Lyyra and Voces8 U.S. Scholars: I Want To Go Home

The Voces8 U.S. Scholars and Lyyra perform the spiritual ‘I Want to Go Home,’ arranged by Anthony Trecek-King as part of his project to preserve forgotten spirituals. Listen now to this stunning rendition, recorded by MPR and shared for Black History Month.

'A Visit to the Aquarium'

Take a trip to the aquarium on the April episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring narration by Melanie Renate, music by Camille Saint-Saëns and original artwork by Mia Jennings. Listen now!

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Border CrosSing presents Golijov's 'Oceana' cantata

Border CrosSing presents Golijov's 'Oceana' cantata

Host John Birge speaks with Ahmed Anzaldúa, artistic director of Border CrosSing, about the ensemble’s upcoming performance of Osvaldo Golijov’s ‘Oceana’ at the Ordway in St. Paul at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 5. Listen now!

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Voces8 U.S. Scholars: Kyrie, by Paul Smith

The Voces8 Scholars perform ‘Kyrie,’ composed by Paul Smith, the CEO of the Voces8 Foundation. The piece was written as part of the ‘Mosaic Mass’ composer collaboration project commissioned by Vox Anima London in 2024.

Kerry Andrew: O Nata Lux

The Voces8 U.S. Scholars perform Kerry Andrew’s mesmerizing ‘O Nata Lux,’ taken from the larger work ‘Dusk Songs.’

'Sivka-Burka: The Magic Horse'

What happens when a foolish young man is gifted a magical horse with fantastical powers? Find out in 'Sivka-Burka: The Magic Horse' — the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, with narration by Inés Guanchez, illustrations by E.J. Thompson, and music by Aida Isakova and Nikolai Medtner.

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Go behind the scenes of Minnesota Opera's 'The Snowy Day'

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.

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