YourClassical Storytime: Thumbelina Was Born

Go behind the scenes with YourClassical MPR as we explore the University of Minnesota's production of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' with costume designer Kim Griffin. Plus listen to music from the opera. The show runs Nov. 21-24 at Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis.

Go behind the scenes with YourClassical MPR as we explore Minnesota Opera's production of 'Romeo and Juliet' with a backstage video tour and audio interviews with its two stars. The show runs Nov. 2 to 10 at the Ordway Center in St. Paul.

Oct. 20, 2024, marked the 150th birth anniversary of American composer Charles Ives. Join us in celebrating his life, music and legacy with pianist Jeremy Denk’s captivating performance of Ives’ ‘The Alcotts,’ recorded at Minnesota Public Radio's headquarters in St. Paul.

On the Oct. 2 episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composer Tina Davidson touches the earth with vulnerability on her latest album, ‘Barefoot,’ featuring the Jasper String Quartet and pianist Natalie Zhu. Listen to a clip from the interview in which Davidson discusses her creative process, her connection to the visual arts and more.

Let’s celebrate all the amazing things your brain does for you! See how well you and your brain work together in Minnesota Neuropsychology’s ‘Fall in Love With Your Brain’ — the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, with narration by Valerie Kahler and music by Ludwig Thuille.

Harriet loves ballet class, but when her teacher announces a recital, she comes down with a bad case of stage fright. Will Harriet overcome her fears before the big performance? Find out in 'Harriet's Recital,' presented by YourClassical Storytime.

Composers at the Minnesota State Fair? We'll take an ear of Korngold with a side of Ernst Bacon, please! Join host Melanie Renate as she goes on a classical music quest at the Great Minnesota Get-together.

Once upon a time, there was a happy-go-lucky dog named Apollo. He seemed to have a lot going for himself, but he wanted more — especially when it came to food. Find out what happened to our greedy pup in 'The Dog and the Bone,' presented by YourClassical Storytime.

Once upon a time, there was a girl who was no bigger than a thumb — which made her just the right size to be kidnapped by a frog! Find out what happens to her in the wild adventures of ‘Thumbelina,’ presented by YourClassical Storytime.

Guitar virtuoso Sharon Isbin dishes on her mentor, the legendary Andres Segovia, on the latest episode of 'New Classical Tracks.'