Brooke Knoll

Contemporary music ensemble Roomful of Teeth is reshaping the face of vocal music by blending Western classical techniques with vocal traditions from around the globe.

In honor of the first all-woman spacewalk, we're revisiting the first space-Earth duet, as performed by NASA astronaut Cady Coleman and Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson.

Lizzo, the singer-songwriter-rapper who is making enormous waves in the music industry, started her love for music in a place many other young people do -- in the band room. Her flute remains a key part of her performances. It even has its own Instagram account.

What do your favorite classical hosts love to listen to? You might be surprised. Here are top 10 lists from the people behind the microphone.

Malena Ernman was an international opera star before deciding to stop traveling via plane due to her daughter, Greta Thunberg's, activism surrounding climate change.

Composer John Lunn shares insights on the score for the new film adaptation of 'Downton Abbey,' his composition process and what he's learned about writing music throughout the years.

We're celebrating the life and the legacy of a remarkable pianist, composer and musical muse: Clara Schumann. Sept. 13 marks the 200th anniversary of her birth. Learn more about this often-forgotten figure in history and how her legacy ties in with contemporary artists.

Welcome Melissa Ousley as the new host of Classical MPR's live broadcasts of the Minnesota Orchestra. She takes over at 8 p.m. Fridays from longtime host Brian Newhouse.

Tal, the orangutan, has been making waves at a zoo in North Dakota for not only loving classical music, but playing along with the New York Kammermusiker. Watch him play recorder with the ensemble.

There's nothing more Minnesotan than our State Fair. Plan your ideal day at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, and we'll give you a classical theme song ideally suited for a Minnesotan!

To honor his grandfather's musical legacy, Gene Van Alstine spent a decade building violins for each of his own 10 grandchildren.

10-year-old opera singer Emanne Beasha stunned the judges of 'America's Got Talent' on Tuesday night, with guest judge Jay Leno giving her the Golden Buzzer. Watch her moving performance of 'Caruso' by Lucio Dalla.

Polish guitarist Marcin Patrzalek wowed the judges of 'America's Got Talent' this week with his unique playing style. Watch his electrifying performance.

You'll soon hear a new voice on the airwaves as we welcome Melissa Dundis as our new classical music host. Learn more about the classical guitarist and native of Omaha, Neb.

Opera star Renee Fleming listed her Upper West Side residence at a price tag of $6.895 million. See the soprano's sprawling apartment with panoramic views of the Hudson River and uptown Manhattan.

Countertenor Jakub Jozef Orlinski isn't your typical opera star. The male model combines break-dancing skills with social media prowess to fill opera houses with a legion of new, young fans.

Actress Meryl Streep joined the cast of the HBO series 'Big Little Lies' for its second season. The show is gaining attention for its soundtrack, but Streep has had her own share of musical flair throughout her career. Take a look back at her most memorable musical roles.

'America's Got Talent' had a wide range of vocal skill audition Tuesday night, including a 10-year-old opera singer, a youth choir from South Africa and a surprising opera/knife-throwing duo. Watch their performances.

The Detroit Youth Choir delivered an energetic and inspiring performance on 'America's Got Talent,' bringing host Terry Crews to tears. Watch its Golden Buzzer-winning performance that brought the judges to their feet.

Tyler Butler-Figueroa picked up the violin after being bullied at school due to receiving chemotherapy for cancer. Watch his touching performance on 'America's Got Talent,' which resulted in a shocking result from judge Simon Cowell.