On Friday, April 5, the Oratorio Society of Minnesota and the University Singers will perform the U.S. premiere of British composer Charles Villiers Stanford’s ‘The Three Holy Children.’ Listen as host Steve Staruch speaks to artistic director Matthew Mehaffey about the piece in advance of the concert.
Celebrate Holy Week with the North American premiere of a choral and orchestra setting of ‘Psalm 103,’ by Johann Schelle, recorded by the Buxtehude Festival Chorale and Orchestra, led by Brian A. Schmidt. Listen now.
Minneapolis’ Augsburg/Mirandola Chamber Collective recently had the privilege of recording with British vocal powerhouse Voces8 and its Voces8 U.S. Scholars, a stupendous event captured by YourClassical MPR. Listen now as they perform the breathtaking “The Day Sky” and the majestic “Hail, Gladdening Light.”
Choral legend Philip Brunelle has done it all. He’s the founder and artistic director of VocalEssence, a vocal ensemble based at the Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis. He recently talked to Minnesota Public Radio about his esteemed career. Listen now!
The celebrated King’s Singers return to the Twin Cities on Feb. 18 for the first time in six years as part of their ‘Legacies’ seven-city national tour. Find out more about the show, which will include ‘a tour of Scandinavia.’
The Oslo Chamber Choir was founded in 1984 by Grete Pedersen. The ensemble has acquired a unique expression by being the only choir where all the singers are profoundly trained in Norwegian folk music singing. Listen now to the Oslo Chamber Choir’s recent performance at St. Olaf College, with host Steve Staruch.
