How do you feel about classical music?

When I’m doing tasks like cooking, exercising or cleaning.

When I’m reading or studying, for example.

When I’m relaxing, sleeping or just “hanging out.

When I’m paying attention solely to the music

When does listening to music bring you the most joy?

I attend a few shows a year, but it’s not a large part of my life.

I regularly attend live shows and can’t get enough of them.

Do you enjoy live music?

I know what I like and rarely stray from my favorites.

I’m open to new things, but there are classics for a reason.

I relish discovering the new and unfamiliar.

When it comes to listening to music …

I like folk, bluegrass and more traditional forms.

If it’s improvised and cool, I’m there.

If I’m not listening to classical music, I’m listening to …

Rooted in Black music history in the Americas and worldwide.

Going beyond Western Europe traditions, often influenced by folk music.

Drawing from traditional music of the Middle East, Southeast Asia and more.

Delving into traditional music of Native Americans and other First Nations.

Surveying traditional music of Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

Exploring traditional music cultures from around the world.

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Steven Staruch and Joseph Li

Joseph Li is Vice President, Artistic, at the 

. In that role, Li oversees Minnesota Opera’s Artistic Department, which encompasses everything from the Minnesota Opera Orchestra and Chorus to the Resident Artist Program. He also plays a major role in the planning and scheduling of Minnesota Opera programming for upcoming seasons. 

Li recently joined YourClassical MPR host Steve Staruch to talk about the newly announced 2025-26 season. Listen now!

Find out more about the Minnesota Opera’s upcoming season on the 

Steve Staruch can be heard on Classical Minnesota Public Radio from 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays, including hosting Music with Minnesotans, Regional Spotlight and Friday Favorites. Prior to joining the staff of MPR in 2004, Steve presented a variety of radio programs on WCAL in Northfield, Minn., where he created an immensely popular call-in program, and on WXXI in Rochester, N.Y. Outside radio, Steve also enjoys work as a freelance tenor and violist. Steve and his wife, Naomi, enjoy traveling, gardening and hosting dinner parties.


Steve Staruch

Li, who’s VP, Artistic, at the Minnesota Opera, recently joined YourClassical MPR host Steve Staruch to talk about the newly announced 2025-26 season. Listen now! 


Steve Staruch welcomes Joseph Li of Minnesota Opera to talk about 2025-26 season

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