The SPCO

Joel Revzen, a staff conductor at the Metropolitan Opera for the past 20 years and the previous director of the Minnesota Chorale, died Monday due to complications from COVID-19. He was 74.

With concerts and events canceled, how are Minnesota musicians adjusting to our new normal? We talked to artists from the Minnesota Orchestra, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Opera and more.

Join Steve Seel for a complete performance of George Frideric Handel's sacred oratorio 'Messiah,' with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. Conducted by Jory Vinikour, and an all-star roster of vocal soloists and the renowned vocal ensemble The Singers, led by Matthew Culloton, the concert was recorded live in December at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts.

Catch the Broadway revival of 'My Fair Lady' this weekend in Minneapolis! Also happening this weekend, here John Birge's picks on concerts from the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Minnesota Orchestra.

Classical MPR host John Birge offers his picks in classical music for the weekend of Feb. 7, including a must-hear SPCO concert of Mozart concertos and music celebrating Beethoven's 250th birthday.

As our world changes, so must the way we interact with it. Learn how classical musicians and composers are working to combat the climate crisis and how you can, too.

Charles Klukow

Choral music that glows with divine light; that's what VocalEssence explores this Sunday in its Divine Light concert. Director Philip Brunelle shares a preview.

Tune in at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, to hear Classical MPR's live broadcast of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra with host Steve Seel. Artistic Partner Jeremy Denk joins the ensemble for its opening concerts.

Don't miss our SPCO Spotlight every Friday in the 9 a.m. hour, as well as occasional live broadcasts. Experience amazing performances by the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra at various venues, with expertly presented audio from Classical MPR.