Videos

Nur-D: Favorite Anime Original Soundtrack

Nur-D has become one of the fastest risers in hip-hop in the Midwest. He has performed on the same stages as some of hip-hop’s biggest acts with a genuine, infectious energy and a passion for giving audiences an unforgettably fun time. We spoke to Nur-D about his love for hip-hop and classical music during his visit to Minnesota Public Radio’s headquarters.

Nur-D: Cartoons and Classical

Nur-D has become one of the fastest risers in hip-hop in the Midwest. He has performed on the same stages as some of hip-hop’s biggest acts with a genuine, infectious energy and a passion for giving audiences an unforgettably fun time. We spoke to Nur-D about his love for hip-hop and classical music during his visit to Minnesota Public Radio’s headquarters.

‘The Turtle and the Flute’

When a turtle finds a flute on the rainforest floor, she opens up a world of possibilities! But what happens when a curious stranger hears her play? Find out in ‘The Turtle and the Flute,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring narration by Ines Guanchez, Brazilian music and illustrations by E.J. Thompson.

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Nur-D: What Classical Means

Nur-D has become one of the fastest risers in hip-hop in the Midwest. He has performed on the same stages as some of hip-hop’s biggest acts with a genuine, infectious energy and a passion for giving audiences an unforgettably fun time. We spoke to Nur-D about his love for hip-hop and classical music during his visit to Minnesota Public Radio’s headquarters.

Voces8 and Voces8 U.S. Scholars: O Clap Your Hands

The combined forces of Voces8 and the Voces8 U.S. Scholars perform Orlando Gibbons' classic “O Clap Your Hands” — recorded exclusively at the flagship studios of Minnesota Public Radio. It was such a treat to collaborate with these fabulous singers. Enjoy!

Voces8 U.S. Scholars: Wayfaring Stranger

The Voces8 U.S. Scholars, the U.S.-based training ensemble of the acclaimed British vocal group Voces8, perform Paul Smith’s arrangement of the traditional song “The Wayfaring Stranger” — recorded exclusively for Minnesota Public Radio at its flagship studio in St. Paul.

Voces8 U.S. Scholars: O Oriens – Melissa Dunphy

The Voces8 U.S. Scholars, the U.S.-based training ensemble of the acclaimed British vocal group Voces8, perform Melissa Dunphy’s exquisite “O Oriens” — recorded exclusively for Minnesota Public Radio at its flagship studio in St. Paul.

Voces8 U.S. Scholars: Give Me Hunger – Jake Runestad

The Voces8 U.S. Scholars perform Minnesota composer Jake Runestad’s “Give Me Hunger,” recorded exclusively for Minnesota Public Radio at its flagship studio in St. Paul. The 2018 work is a setting of “At a Window,” by Carl Sandburg — “one of my favorite poets,” the composer says.