Jennifer Allen is the Associate Music Director for Classical MPR and is responsible for classical music programming and library organization. What she enjoys most about her job is sharing great music with MPR audiences. Anderson started with Classical MPR as an intern in October 2005. She holds a degree in music from Macalester College and currently resides in St. Paul.

Figure skating conjures vivid images of highly skilled athletes, thrilling moves and eye-popping costumes. And tying together the elements of that visual splendor is stunning music. As the Winter Olympics begin, here's a look at a dozen past and present figure skaters who have mined the world of classical music in their quests for a medal.


And the gold medal for figure skating goes to classical music

This week's Choral Featured Album comes from a land of frozen landscapes and longstanding choral tradition: Sweden. The latest recording from Sweden's Uppsala Academic Chamber Choir is 'Winter Sounds.'


Choral Featured Album: 'Winter Sounds'

This week's Choral Featured Album release is "Wandering Heart" by Chor Leoni Men's Choir.


Choral Featured Album: 'Wandering Heart'

Highlights from July 28 to August 8 Tuesday, 5 pm: Music with Minnesotans: Jenn Deyo. Thursday, 3:15 pm: Regional Spotlight: The Summer Singers. Friday, 1 pm: Performance Today interview with pianist Vadym Kholodenko. Sunday, 6 am: Pipedreams: Some Maine Lines. Sunday, noon: From the Top. Sunday, 1 pm: SymphonyCast: Beethoven, from the 2015 BBC Proms. … Continue reading On the Air This Week →


On the Air This Week

Highlights from July 28 to August 8 Tuesday, 5 pm: Music with Minnesotans: Michael Robins of Illusion Theater. Thursday, 3:15 pm: Regional Spotlight: the Young Musicians of Minnesota play Glazunov. Friday, 8 pm: Minnesota Orchestra: Sommerfest. Sunday, 6 am: Pipedreams: Fireworks and Dreams. Sunday, noon: From the Top. Sunday, 1 pm: SymphonyCast: The First Night … Continue reading On the Air This Week →


Highlights from July 21 to 28 Tuesday, 5 pm: Music with Minnesotans: Robert Ball. Thursday, 3:15 pm: Regional Spotlight: highlights from the 2014 Lakes Area Music Festival in Brainerd. Sunday, 6 am: Pipedreams: Gloria! Sunday, noon: From the Top. Sunday, 1 pm: SymphonyCast: The Houston Symphony Orchestra plays Rachmaninoff and Strauss. Monday, noon: Learning to … Continue reading On the Air This Week →


Highlights from July 14 to 21 Tuesday, 5 pm: Music with Minnesotans. Thursday, 3:15 pm: Regional Spotlight. Friday, 8 pm: Archive on the Radio: The Macalester Trio. Sunday, 6 am: Pipedreams: Surprise Bachs! Sunday, noon: From the Top. Sunday, 1 pm: SymphonyCast: The Minnesota Orchestra in Cuba, part 2. Sunday, 7:30 pm: The Orpheus Chamber … Continue reading On the Air This Week →


Highlights from July 7 to 14 Tuesday, 5 pm: Music with Minnesotans: computer specialist Wally Benbenek. Thursday, 3:15 pm: Regional Spotlight: The Miró Quartet plays Beethoven. Saturday, 7 pm: Carnegie Hall Live: The National Youth Orchestra. Sunday, 6 am: Pipedreams: The Marshall Plan. Sunday, noon: From the Top. Sunday, 1 pm: SymphonyCast: The Minnesota Orchestra … Continue reading On the Air This Week →


Highlights from June 30 to July 7 Tuesday, 5 pm: Music with Minnesotans: surgeon Dan Yoon. Thursday, 3:15 pm: Regional Spotlight: Copland, from an NDSU faculty recital earlier this year. Sunday, 6 am: Pipedreams: American Aspirations. Sunday, noon: From the Top. Sunday, 1 pm: SymphonyCast: Yefim Bronfman plays Brahms’ first piano concerto with the Los … Continue reading On the Air This Week →


Music that's evocative of serene plains, soaring mountains, community gatherings, raucous dancing -- just a few of the many hallmarks of the uniquely American sound. In anticipation of the Fourth of July holiday this weekend, we'll hear five works by American composers.


Morning Glories: Fourth of July

Jennifer Allen is the Associate Music Director for Classical MPR and is responsible for classical music programming and library organization. What she enjoys most about her job is sharing great music with MPR audiences. Anderson started with Classical MPR as an intern in October 2005. She holds a degree in music from Macalester College and currently resides in St. Paul.


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