YourClassical Storytime: Why the Bear Sleeps All Winter
December 30, 2022
Rabbit has a problem. After working hard all year to gather vegetables for the winter, Bear comes along and eats them up! What is Rabbit to do? Find out when you listen to the African-American folktale "Why the Bear Sleeps All Winter" on YourClassical Storytime!
This episode features Jeffrey Yelverton, with music by Scott Joplin and illustrations by Xee Reiter and Al Reiter.
Where to hear music in the Twin Cities on New Year’s Eve
December 29, 2022
The Current shares 10 music events throughout the Twin Cities to celebrate the start of 2023. For even more New Year’s Eve options, check The Current’s Gig List for additional shows you can take in on Saturday, December 31, 2022!
Hygge Holiday
December 29, 2022
Host Elena See plays a mix of wintry and nostalgic classical pieces as you enjoy your own cozy wintertime activities!
Listen online and get the playlist from YourClassical
Carbon Sound: Top 10 Albums of 2022
December 28, 2022
You voted and Carbon Sound listened. Here are the top 10 albums of 2022 as chosen by Carbon Sound’s listeners.
Visit their Spotify account for a playlist of all the tracks and tune in to carbonsound.fm or the Carbon Sound app for great music all year round.
We Stand on Top of the Mountain: A Kwanzaa Celebration
December 26, 2022
This Kwanzaa, which runs Dec. 26-Jan. 1, YourClassical MPR celebrates African-American culture with composers that have imbued the essence of the Seven Principles in their timeless and joyous music. Jeffrey Yelverton hosts.
Listen to YourClassical 2022 winter holiday specials on demand
December 25, 2022
Enjoy the variety of Christmas and other classical specials for the holiday season from YourClassical!
Listen to them any time that's convenient using this comprehensive listing.
Carol Countdown
December 25, 2022
Listen to the top Christmas songs, as voted by YourClassical MPR listeners, with hosts John Birge and Lynne Warfel.
- Tune in or stream YourClassical MPR at 5 p.m. CT
- Listen online
YourClassical Storytime: 'Twas The Night Before Christmas
December 24, 2022
Children have delighted in the telling of Clement Moore's classic A Visit From St. Nicholas — with its famous opening line, "'Twas the night before Christmas" — for nearly 200 years. YourClassical produced a special version of the beloved tale with timeless classical music that's just right for a cozy story time.
MPR News Weather Coverage
December 23, 2022
Find the weather information and forecasts you need on MPR News.
- Live Weather Updates Track the latest in weather
- Related Are Minnesota's winters getting snowier? Well, yes, and no.
- National Holiday travel upended as forecasters warn of 'bomb cyclone'
'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' is coming Christmas Eve
December 23, 2022
'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' will take place this year at King's College, Cambridge, on Christmas Eve, and YourClassical MPR continues the annual holiday tradition of broadcasting it live. Find out how to listen online, preview the Order of Service for this year’s program, and enter the giveaway online!
Listen
- Dec. 24, 9 a.m. LIVE
- Dec. 24, 7 p.m. (encore)