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In this week’s New Classical Tracks, @EricWhitacre collaborates with British vocal ensemble @VOCES8 on his latest album, ‘Home.’ Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the album! yourclassical.org/episode/2023/0…

This week on Birge’s Picks, head over to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival to watch three classical music films. yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/…

On the most recent episode of Saturday Cinema, host Lynne Warfel explores scores from epic movies, biblical and otherwise — including the music from ‘Ben-Hur,’ ‘Cleopatra,’ ‘The Ten Commandments’ and ‘The Bridge on the River Kwai.’ Listen now. yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/…

@ClassicalMPR is a proud sponsor of the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (@GTCYS) Summer Camps happening July 17 through 21 at the University of Minnesota’s School of Music (@UMN_Music). All Summer Camps are now open for registration. More information: mprevents.org/event/gtcys-su…

On the latest episode of Friday Favorites, host Steve Staruch plays @NDSU's recording of Handel’s 'Messiah,' and Les in Golden Valley gets his request for a Mozart aria. To top it off, choral teacher Jacob Barsness joins as the Project DJ co-host. yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/…

This week on SymphonyCast, in the city of Lviv on Ukraine’s western border with Poland, an orchestra dares to do the unthinkable: carry a message of hope across the world during a period of war and instability. Listen to @LvivPhilOrch with host Steve Seel. yourclassical.org/episode/2023/0…

What happens when the world’s greatest harpist gets thrown into the sea by pirates? Find out in the @yourclassical Storytime ‘Arion and the Dolphin,’ with art and narration by Ana Freeberg and Ally Thompson, and harp music performed by Susann McDonald. yourclassical.org/episode/2023/0…

On Easter, @ClassicalMPR broadcasted @thespco's performance of George Frideric Handel’s ‘Messiah.’ Guest conductor Paul McCreesh and the orchestra were joined by a roster of vocal soloists and vocal ensemble the Singers. Listen to the on-demand audio now! yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/…

Celebrate Easter with @yourclassical's two hour Easter playlist, offering a selection of music to help you reflect and rejoice in the season. Happy Easter! yourclassical.org/story/2020/04/…

'From Darkness to Light' is an hourlong celebration that features some of the hosts' favorite Easter memories and melodies, including Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Russian Easter Overture,' Haydn's 'Alleluia Symphony' and Handel's 'Messiah.' Listen now! yourclassical.org/story/2013/03/…

Join host John Birge for ‘Song of Joy: The Mendelssohns,’ a special featuring choral settings by siblings Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn, showcasing their enormous talent and culminating with a ‘Hymn of Praise’ based on Psalms and other biblical texts. yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/…

Thomas Bangalter, formerly of French electronic music duo Daft Punk, has released a classical music album: the score to a ballet titled ‘Mythologies’ that draws on American minimalism and Baroque works. yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/…

The @MetOpera broadcasts are back on @ClassicalMPR. This Saturday, April 8, at noon central, listen to “Tosca” by Giacomo Puccini, featuring conductor Domingo Hindoyan, soprano Angela Gheorghiu and tenor Michael Fabiano. yourclassical.org/story/2022/06/…

This Easter, enjoy @thespco's performance of Handel’s 'Messiah.' Conductor Paul McCreesh and the orchestra are joined by various vocal soloists and @SingersMN. Listen to the broadcast with host Steve Seel at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 9, on @ClassicalMPR. yourclassical.org/story/2023/04/…

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This Easter, as always, the 'Messiah' oratorio is in full play. But do you want to venture beyond Handel's masterpiece? Then check out our picks for 10 other great works for Holy Week. yourclassical.org/story/2018/03/…