Enjoy these special programs on YourClassicalMPR! Jan. 1, noon — Vienna New Year’s Day Special: Usher in the new year with conductor Franz Welser-Most and the famous Vienna Philharmonic. Jan. 1, 2 p.m. — New Year’s Celebration with the Minnesota Orchestra: Mei-Ann Chen takes the podium to ring in the new year with the orchestra and soloist Awadagin Pratt in this live broadcast from Orchestra Hall.
The Current looked back on 2022 in music for the Top 89 collection! Find lists like the top Minnesota songs & albums, the best new artists, and 40 of the most-played songs. On Sunday, listen starting at 12 noon CT for the Top 89 of 2022. The Current will count down the best songs of the past year selected by you! Follow along and find out what songs made the list.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.