Experience the power of voices coming together in harmony with YourClassical's Choral Stream. Enjoy choral music both sacred and secular performed by choirs from Minnesota and beyond.
The artistic collective Sing Democracy 250 recently marked the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a powerful message of hope for democracy through music. Listen now to this one-hour special, hosted by John Birge, that encourages us to build a more perfect union together!
The American rail system is a metaphor for how culture has changed over the centuries. To celebrate America's 250th anniversary, join violinist and composer Curtis Stewart for ‘I Am the Migration,’ a special featuring Stewart’s own family's American story, which he used as inspiration for his new set of 24 American Caprices.
Despite being a fundamental part of life on earth, change is difficult for everybody. Join host Zuzu Black for ‘Transitioning: The Music of Change,’ an hourlong special featuring Queer and trans musicians that explores the many complex and interwoven facets of change. Listen now!
May 26 marks the birth centenary of one of America’s most prolific and revolutionary composers: Miles Davis. In celebration, join host Kevin O’Connor for selections from Davis’ most influential album, as well as commentary and facts about Davis’ life, in Milestones: Kind of Blue.
At a time when everything around us feels disconnected and divisive, how do we hold on? Melanie DeMore uses the power of music to bring us together in ‘How to Hold On,’ a radio special featuring her original songs of comfort and solace performed by VocalEssence. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
Two fabled vocal groups, one from Minnesota, the other from England, will perform together onstage at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis on Thursday, Feb. 12. John Birge spoke to a member of each ensemble before the show.
YourClassical MPR’s live broadcast of 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' from King's College, Cambridge, with host Michael Barone, has ended and on-demand audio is no longer available. Join us on Christmas Eve 2026 for another unforgettable service.
Each December, the Center for Faith and Life at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, rings out with the sacred and the exuberant: the sounds of the Christmas season. Enjoy the 2024 program, ‘Seeking Refuge for a Weary World.’
Join us for ‘Songs of Thanks,’ an innovative new production by Cantus presenting stories and songs celebrating gratitude and community. Listen now — and then tell us why you’re thankful so we can include your feedback in next year’s program.
The view of one’s life’s work has taken on different meanings in societies and eras across the world. This Labor Day, join Cantus for ‘I Hear America Singing,’ a joyful examination of the role work has played in our lives in years past and how work might evolve into the future. Listen now!
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Tom Trenney, conductor
The Same Stream
James Jordan, conductor
The Summer Singers
Vicki Peters, conductor
Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Paul Hillier, conductor
Santa Fe Desert Chorale
Joshua Habermann, conductor
Nathan Salazar, piano
Wells Cathedral Choir
Matthew Owens, conductor
Jonathan Vaughn, organ
Berlin Philharmonic
Georg Solti, conductor
Julia Varady, soprano
Minnesota Boychoir
Mark S. Johnson, conductor
Conspirare
Craig Hella Johnson, conductor
Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge
Stephen Layton, conductor
Bavarian Radio Chorus
Peter Dijkstra, conductor
Ensemble Altera
Christopher Lowrey, conductor
Cantus
Choral Arts Ensemble
Michael Culloton, conductor
Jason Max Ferdinand Singers
Jason Max Ferdinand, conductor
Natrickie Louissaint, soprano
Border CrosSing
Jeikov Vital, conductor
Chanticleer
Jordan's Shore
And Glory Shone Around: Early American Carols, Country Dances, Southern Harmony Hymns and Shaker Spiritual Songs
Rose Ensemble
Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Stephen Cleobury, conductor
Polyphony
Stephen Layton, conductor
Vox Nova Chorale
Vicki Peters, conductor
The Crossing
Donald Nally, conductor
VocalEssence Ensemble Singers
Philip Brunelle, conductor
ORA Singers
Suzi Digby, conductor
The Same Stream
James Jordan, conductor
Corey Everly, piano
Dale Warland Singers
Dale Warland, conductor
Motet: Furchte dich nicht, ich bin bei dir (Do Not Be Afraid)
Bach: The Six Motets
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers, conductor
National Lutheran Choir
Larry L. Fleming, conductor
Cambridge Singers
John Rutter, conductor
John Scott, organ
Bavarian Radio Chorus
Peter Dijkstra, conductor
Latvian Radio Choir
Sigvards Klava, conductor
Phoenix Chorale
Charles Bruffy, conductor
Cantus
Rockefeller Chapel Choir
Randi Von Ellefson, conductor
Ensemble Singers of the Plymouth Music Series
Philip Brunelle, conductor
Choral Arts Ensemble
Rick Kvam, conductor
St. Olaf Choir
Anton Armstrong, conductor
Concordia Choir of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota
Rene Clausen, conductor
German Bach Soloists
Helmut Winschermann, conductor
Elly Ameling, soprano
Voces8
Choir of Clare College, Cambridge
Graham Ross, conductor
Vox Nova Chorale
Nicholas Raine, conductor
North Dakota State University Concert Choir
JoAnn Miller, conductor
Walk as Children of Light
Out of Darkness, Let Light Shine: Christmas at St. Olaf, Vol IV
St. Olaf Choir
Kenneth Jennings, conductor
Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge
Stephen Layton, conductor
Dale Warland Singers
Dale Warland, conductor
Choir of Royal Holloway
Rupert Gough, conductor
Fisk Jubilee Singers
Miami University Men's Glee Club
Jeremy D. Jones, conductor
Conspirare
Craig Hella Johnson, conductor
VocalEssence
Philip Brunelle, conductor
The Summer Singers
Vicki Peters, conductor
Cantus
Lira Chamber Chorus
John Nelson, conductor
Concordia Choir of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota
Rene Clausen, conductor
Dresden Chamber Choir
Hans-Christoph Rademann, conductor
University of Toronto MacMillan Singers
Hilary Apfelstadt, conductor
The Aeolians
Jason Max Ferdinand, conductor
Seraphic Fire
Patrick Dupre Quigley, conductor
Choral Arts Initiative
Brandon Elliott, conductor
Chapel Choir of Pembroke College, Cambridge
Anna Lapwood, conductor
VocalEssence Ensemble Singers
Philip Brunelle, conductor
Charles Kemper, piano
Luminous Voices
Timothy Shantz, conductor
Voce Chamber Choir
Mark Singleton, conductor
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers, conductor
National Lutheran Choir
David Cherwien, conductor
Latvian Radio Choir
Kaspars Putnins, conductor
Tallis Scholars
Peter Philips, conductor
Cambridge Singers
John Rutter, conductor
John Scott, organ
Choir of Clare College, Cambridge
Graham Ross, conductor
Netherlands Chamber Choir
Ton Koopman, conductor
Luther College Nordic Choir
Allen Hightower, conductor
Oregon Bach Festival Orchestra
Helmuth Rilling, conductor
Simona Saturova, soprano
National Lutheran Choir
David Cherwien, conductor
Evening Mood (Aftenstemning)
Varen ar kommen: Traditional Swedish Songs of Spring and Summer
Orphei Drangar
Robert Sund, conductor
Westminster Williamson Voices
James Jordan, conductor
Motet for Saint Stanislaus
Fire of the Soul: Choral Virtuosity in 17th-Century Russia & Poland
Rose Ensemble
Cantus
Morehouse College Glee Club Quartet
The Aeolians
Jason Max Ferdinand, conductor
Rigoletto: Zitti, zitti... (Whisper Chorus)
Grand & Glorious - Great Operatic Choruses / Robert Shaw
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Robert Shaw, conductor
King's Singers
Chapel Choir of Pembroke College, Cambridge
Anna Lapwood, conductor
Memorial
Concordia Choir of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota
Rene Clausen, conductor
Peter Halverson, baritone
Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Stephen Cleobury, conductor
James Vivian, organ
Miami University Men's Glee Club
Jeremy D. Jones, conductor
Joe Atkinson, percussion
Kantorei
Axel Theimer, conductor
National Lutheran Choir
David Cherwien, conductor
The Creation (Die Schopfung): The heavens are telling (Die Himmel erzahlen)
Choral Masterpieces
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Robert Shaw, conductor
Luther College Nordic Choir
Allen Hightower, conductor
Papagena
Cantus
Dale Warland Singers
Dale Warland, conductor
The Singers
Matthew Culloton, conductor
Santa Fe Desert Chorale
Joshua Habermann, conductor
Nathan Salazar, piano
Magnum Chorum
Christopher Aspaas, conductor
