Classical MPR Presents Harmony in the Park at the Minnehaha Falls Park Bandshell, Minneapolis, on June 7
May 3, 2012
Classical MPR is launching its first-ever annual choral festival--Harmony in the Park--this summer at the Minnehaha Falls Park Bandshell on June 7 at 7 p.m. Filling the early summer evening with song will be some of the region's finest choral ensembles--VocalEssence, Minnesota Boychoir and One Voice Mixed Chorus. With so many voices lifted up in song--at one of the Twin Cities most beloved park destinations--this will be a perfect gathering for nature enthusiasts, families and choral music lovers. The concert is part of the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board's Music and Movies series.
"After the Storm, All Things Considered Live Broadcast" May 22 in North Minneapolis
May 2, 2012
All Things Considered from MPR News will feature a special live broadcast on May 22 to mark the one-year anniversary of the tornado that hit North Minneapolis.
Classical MPR to Bring Minnesota Varsity 2012 Featured Artists in Concert at Concordia College on May 20
May 2, 2012
Classical MPR is taking the show on the road to present concert celebrations of its Minnesota Varsity 2012 program season. On Sunday, May 20, Featured Artists from Minnesota Varsity 2012 will perform at Concordia College. The audience will be treated to high-caliber high school talent performing with a range of instruments and musical selections. The concert will be both educational as well as entertaining, a true showcase of Minnesota's talented youth.
Classical MPR to Bring Minnesota Varsity 2012 Featured Artists in Concert at the College of Saint Benedict on May 19
May 2, 2012
Classical MPR is taking the show on the road to present concert celebrations of its Minnesota Varsity 2012 program season. On Saturday, May 19, Featured Artists from Minnesota Varsity 2012 will perform at the College of Saint Benedict. The audience will be treated to high-caliber high school talent performing with a range of instruments and musical selections. The concert will be both educational as well as entertaining, a true showcase of Minnesota's talented youth.
Classical MPR to Give Big Voice to Choral Music with New Choral Initiative
April 23, 2012
Classical MPR announces its 2012-2013 Choral Initiative--a series of on-air, online and onstage programs to propel and enrich Minnesota's choral music community.
Minnesota Public Radio Elects Elise Donohue to Board of Trustees
April 17, 2012
Minnesota Public Radio today announced that Elise Donohue has been elected to MPR's board of trustees.
Classical MPR in Ely Moves Programming to 90.1 FM Beginning May 1, 2012
April 11, 2012
Minnesota Public Radio announced today that it will provide listeners in Ely, Minn. a stronger Classical MPR signal. Starting May 1, 2012, listeners should set their radios to 90.1 FM to hear Classical MPR programming. (Prior to May 1, Classical MPR broadcast on lower-power 89.5 FM in Ely.)
Classical MPR Presents Artist-in-Residence Chad Hoopes in Concert May 24 at Hamline University's Sundin Music Hall
April 11, 2012
: Classical MPR is proud to present violinist Chad Hoopes in concert, along with accompanist Dina Vainshtein, on Thursday, May 24 at the Sundin Music Hall. Chad Hoopes is Classical MPR's 2011-2012 Artist-In-Residence and this will be the final concert of his residency. Hoopes will perform an all-French program, including Cesar Franck's Violin Sonata in A major.
Rock the Garden 2012 Tickets Go On Sale at 4 p.m. April 18 to Walker Art Center and Minnesota Public Radio Members--Tune In To 89.3 The Current for the Band Line-Up
April 4, 2012
How will the Garden be rocked this summer? Tune in to 89.3 The Current, 3-5 p.m. for a special broadcast on Wednesday, April 18 to find out! Tickets go on sale to Walker Art Center and Minnesota Public Radio Members at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18.
Classical Minnesota Public Radio Announces Showcase Artists for "Minnesota Varsity"
April 3, 2012
Classical MPR announced today the Showcase Artists for "Minnesota Varsity"--a program celebrating some of the best young Minnesota classical musicians. To participate in Minnesota Varsity, music students ages 14-18 (grades 9th-12th) from around the state were asked to submit a recording of themselves performing.