Jodi Gustafson

This Easter, as always, 'The Messiah' 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.

Martin Luther started a theological revolution that ignited wars, reshaped Europe and influenced culture in many ways, including the creation of two ideas that underlie some of Germany's greatest music.

Classical-music staffer Jodi Gustafson describes five new Christmas albums released in 2015. If you love motets or contemporary choral singing, these discs cover quite a range of holiday music.

Are you worried about the dwindling number of shopping days before Christmas? Do you have a Choral Geek in your life? Look no farther; Classical MPR's Jodi Gustafson has done the research and is here to help you. Here are 25 possibilities for you, from simple stocking stuffer to potentially life-changing gesture.

Jodi Gustafson listened to all seven of Sibelius's symphonies and shares her appreciations and insight into each one.

We're fast approaching Halloween/All Saints' Day/All Souls' Day, which got me thinking about music surrounding death and dying. I've put together this quiz to find more behind the story you're singing.