Classical music

Three musicians who are a part of the Heartland Marimba will perform live on IPR’s Virtual Steinway Café on Tuesday, November 17 at noon, including music from "The Legend of Zelda."

My name is Simon Estes, and I was born in Centerville, Iowa. I could write a whole book about classical music and the reasons why I feel it’s so important. I just want to encourage you to get involved in classical music.

Watch a virtual performance by pianist Dmitri Vorobiev including all three movements of the famous work known by many as the "Moonlight Sonata."

During the twenty-seven years she served as a Supreme Court Justice, RBG was known for her passionate dissents, fierce advocacy for women’s rights and her deep appreciation for the art of opera.

As election hype ramps up and leaves fall, IPR’s Opera in October series explores IPR’s amazing treasure trove of performances produced and recorded before the COVID-19 virus squelched, but not silenced, Iowa’s opera venues.

For most of Iowa’s symphonies, music is in the air. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch and support local music organizations as they continue to find creative ways to bring orchestral music to Iowans. Whether it’s making virtual concerts easily accessible, returning to the concert hall, or both, most of Iowa’s orchestras have a game plan and are making a comeback.

IPR’s Virtual Steinway Café heads to Western Iowa at noon on Friday, Sept. 25 for a livestream featuring sounds and genres from around the globe with Brazilian, film, fusion, and American folk songs all performed by pianist Richard Steinbach.

It’s hard to make music when a deadly virus is making the rounds. On this episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe is joined by maestros and educators from the symphony, college and K-12 level to explore how the pandemic is impacting the state’s music community.

Nathan Carterette performed "Poets of the Piano: Heroes and Icons" on IPR's Virtual Steinway Cafe Tuesday, Aug. 18 at noon.