Classical Music Features

• Wagner at 200: Listen to the Complete Ring Cycle
  Immerse yourself in over 14 hours of Richard Wagner's masterpiece, Der Ring des Nibelungen, courtesy of Allegro Music. Find out more about Wagner, the operas and enter our giveaway to win the complete Ring Cycle box set.May 16, 2013
• Music with Minnesotans: Kelly Carter and Tricia Morgan-Brist
  Kelly Carter and Tricia Morgan-Brist have started an "El Sistema" - the Venezuelan music education system that produced Gustavo Dudamel - right here in North Minneapolis. They bring inspiration and great music to share.May 22, 2013
• Deborah Voigt talks Wagner
  Classical MPR asked soprano Deborah Voigt about her history performing Wagner's work, what she thinks makes the composer a special figure, how she reconciles the ugly history of his politics with the importance of his music, and much more.May 22, 2013
• Author Will Berger? He talks Wagner, too
  Will Berger is an author and radio host whose books include Wagner Without Fear. On the occasion of Richard Wagner's 200th birthday on May 22, take a moment to enjoy a few of Berger's thoughts on what makes Wagner's music so interesting and important.May 22, 2013
• New Classical Tracks: Music that changed the world
  It's been 100 years since the famous premiere of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du Printemps). Simon Rattle talks about its historic opening night, and the music that still packs a punch.May 21, 2013
• Eager, humble Bruce Coppock to reassume SPCO leadership
  The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra board today is expected to re-appoint Bruce Coppock as president and CEO. Coppock previously held the spot, but left five years ago due to health issues. Now back and in good health, Coppock is challenged with repairing the damage incurred by a bitter contract dispute.May 21, 2013
• School Spotlight: Anoka-Ramsey Guitar Ensemble
  For this week's school spotlight, get to know the Anoka-Ramsey Community College's Guitar Ensemble and hear an incredible performance of Libertango by Astor Piazzolla.May 20, 2013
• Bobby McFerrin: Spirituals As Sung Prayers
  The one time Creative Chair with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, McFerrin is influenced by his father, Robert McFerrin Sr., a renowned operatic baritone on his new record of spirituals 'Spirityouall.'May 18, 2013
• Flicks in Five: The Longest Day
  A very young Paul Anka, who had a part in the big-budget movie, wrote the theme song.May 17, 2013
• Morning Glories: Wagner's 200th Birthday
  Every weekday morning at 10 a.m., the hosts at Classical MPR play a stand-out work based on the theme for the week. We call them Morning Glories.May 17, 2013
• Regional Spotlight: Brasil Guitar Duo
  Their performances are golden as they play as one, and with rhythmic drive and a sensuous sound the Brasil Guitar Duo always have fans saying, "Wow!"May 16, 2013
• Music with Minnesotans: Jim Waldo
  Jim Waldo is a part time musician but it takes up much of his life. A founding member of the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra and regular singer with Dale Warland, he'll share his deep, rich radio voice and also his deep love of music.May 15, 2013
• New Classical Tracks: Italian Journey
  Italian composers like Puccini and Verdi are often best known as opera composers. This new disc from the Quartteto di Cremono shows what they could do in the realm of chamber music.May 14, 2013
• A Wagner Bicentennial Celebration with Pipedreams
  Showcasing music by the foremost 19th century composer who did not write for the pipe organ, Richard Wagner (1813-1883).May 13, 2013
• Morning Glories: The clarinet takes center stage
  Every weekday morning at 10 a.m., the hosts at Classical MPR play a stand-out work based on the theme for the week. We call them Morning Glories.May 13, 2013

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