Videos

Watch as the Minnesota-based ensemble 29:11 International Exchange performs "Angiwanaki," a traditional Zulu song arranged by Nomvula Maneli. Find out why it has gone viral on Facebook with more than half a million views!

Fred Child sits down with violinist and singer Lucia Micarelli and guitarist Leo Amuedo sit down for a pre-concert conversation at Festival Mozaic.

We were privileged to record flutist extraordinaire Daniela Mars performing ‘Crepuscular’ — with pianist Paul Smith and the Voces8 U.S. Scholars — in a special choral version of the song from her new album, ‘Reverence for the Moment.’

An enthusiastic crowd sings ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’ at YourClassical MPR's Bring the Sing event on Aug. 15, 2023, in Fargo, North Dakota — led by the Fargo-Moorhead Choral Artists and director Michael Culloton.

Acclaimed pianist Jon Kimura Parker, creative partner for Minnesota Orchestra's Summer at Orchestra Hall, shares his admiration for British singer, pianist and composer Elton John. Listen as he shares a snippet of his encore with YourClassical MPR host Melissa Ousley.

Acclaimed pianist Jon Kimura Parker, creative partner for Minnesota Orchestra’s Summer at Orchestra Hall, shares his passion for Rachmaninoff's ‘Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.’ Listen as he analyzes the piece in conversation with YourClassical MPR host Melissa Ousley.

29:11 International Exchange performs ‘Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika,’ a traditional South African hymn arranged by artistic director Brendon Adams. The Minnesota-based ensemble includes musicians from South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

29:11 International Exchange performs ‘Senzeni Na,’ a traditional Zulu protest song, featuring soloist Nomvula Maneli. The Minnesota-based ensemble includes singers and instrumentalists from South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

29:11 International Exchange performs ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing,’ the Black national anthem, in an arrangement by Brendon Adams sung in Zulu and English. The Minnesota-based ensemble includes musicians from South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Voces8 U.S. Scholars and Augsburg/Mirandola Chamber Collective, under the direction of Paul Smith and Erik Jacobson, perform 'Nunc Dimittis,' by Paul Smith.