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Minnesota Orchestra Music Director Thomas Sondergard reveals a conducting secret

Minnesota Orchestra music director Thomas Sondergard shares a tongue-in-cheek secret of conducting during a chat with YourClassical MPR host Melissa Ousley at an MPR event.

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Performance Today: Inon Barnatan performs at SummerFest La Jolla

Inon Barnatan gives an exclusive performance at the La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest 2024. Watch as he plays ‘Sheep May Safely Graze,’ by J.S. Bach, at the JAI, a cabaret-style space at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center in La Jolla, California.

Voces8 U.S. Scholars: Jubilate Deo

Enjoy the Voces8 U.S. Scholars' joyful performance of 'Jubilate Deo' by Giovanni Gabrieli -- recorded exclusively at the flagship studios of Minnesota Public Radio.

Students crave music at Hope Community Academy

Hope Community Academy in St. Paul is the first charter school in the U.S to integrate Hmong language and cultural traditions into its core curriculum. The music program includes classes that allow students to explore musical traditions and play their favorite pop tunes.

Music matters at Hope Community Academy

Hope Community Academy in St. Paul is the first charter school in the U.S to integrate Hmong language and cultural traditions into its core curriculum. The music program includes classes that allow students to explore musical traditions and play their favorite pop tunes.

'Sometimes You Barf'

Everyone barfs once in a while. Right? Find out how to deal with this awkward fact of life in Nancy Carlson's hilarious story 'Sometimes You Barf' — the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, with narration by Scott Blankenship and music by Sergei Prokofiev.

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'Why Evergreens Never Lose Their Leaves'

An injured little bird needs to find a safe home, but will the trees of the forest come to her rescue? Find out in the charming tale ‘Why Evergreens Never Lose Their Leaves,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime — featuring narration by Valerie Kahler, illustrations by Nancy Carlson and music by Mihály Hajdú.

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What are you thankful for?

Watch as the members of Cantus share what they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving. Then join them for Songs of Thanks, an innovative new production presenting stories and songs celebrating gratitude and community.

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