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!
Theater of Voices
Latvian Radio Choir
Sigvards Klava, conductor
Kristine Adamaite, organ
Dale Warland Singers
Dale Warland, conductor
Choral Arts Ensemble
Michael Culloton, conductor
The Aeolians
Jason Max Ferdinand, conductor
Vancouver Chamber Choir
Jon Washburn, conductor
St. Olaf Choir
Kenneth Jennings, conductor
Tonality
Alexander Lloyd Blake, conductor
Talla Vocal Ensemble
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Robert Shaw, conductor
Orphei Drangar
Cecilia Rydinger Alin, conductor
Chapel Choir of Pembroke College, Cambridge
Anna Lapwood, conductor
Hannover Chamber Choir
Stephan Doormann, conductor
Houston Chamber Choir
Robert Simpson, conductor
Tenebrae
Nigel Short, conductor
Bemidji Choir
Paul Brandvik, conductor
Cantus
Jason Max Ferdinand Singers
Jason Max Ferdinand, conductor
Leonard Brown, tenor
Southwest German Broadcasting Orchestra in Stuttgart
Helmuth Rilling, conductor
Simona Saturova, soprano
Cappella SF
Ragnar Bohlin, conductor
Linde Consort
Hans-Martin Linde, conductor
Lina Akerlund, soprano
Fisk Jubilee Singers
Christus Chorus of Concordia University
David L. Mennicke, conductor
Dale Warland Singers
Dale Warland, conductor
National Lutheran Choir
Rene Clausen, conductor
Elora Singers
Noel Edison, conductor
The Aeolians
Jason Max Ferdinand, conductor
Tonality
Alexander Lloyd Blake, conductor
Voices of Ascension
Dennis Keene, conductor
Concordia Choir of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota
Kantorei
Axel Theimer, conductor
Kansas City Chorale
Charles Bruffy, conductor
Danish National Vocal Ensemble
Flemming Windekilde, conductor
Luther College Nordic Choir
Craig Arnold, conductor
St. Olaf Choir
Anton Armstrong, conductor
The Singers
Matthew Culloton, conductor
Cantus
Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Stephen Cleobury, conductor
VocalEssence Ensemble Singers
Philip Brunelle, conductor
San Francisco Symphony
Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor
Joelle Harvey, soprano
Rome Opera Chorus & Orchestra
Erich Leinsdorf, conductor
Talla Vocal Ensemble
Paivi Hakomaki, organ
Saarbrucken Chamber Choir
Georg Grun, conductor
Choral Arts Ensemble
Michael Culloton, conductor
Lumina Women's Ensemble
Choir of Royal Holloway
Rupert Gough, conductor
Martin Baker, organ
Cambridge Singers
John Rutter, conductor
John Scott, organ
Voces8
Wartburg Choir
Lee Nelson, conductor
Concordia Choir of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota
Rene Clausen, conductor
Fairfield Four
National Lutheran Choir
Larry L. Fleming, conductor
Tonality
Alexander Lloyd Blake, conductor
Dale Warland Singers
Dale Warland, conductor
Voce Chamber Choir
Suzi Digby, conductor
Matthew Barley, cello
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Robert Shaw, conductor
VocalEssence Ensemble Singers
Melanie DeMore, vocals
Cantus
Washington Cathedral Choral Society
J. Reilly Lewis, conductor
Doane College Choir
Kurt Runestad, conductor
Tenebrae
Choral Arts Ensemble
Michael Culloton, conductor
Mary Schneekloth, harp
St. Olaf Choir
Anton Armstrong, conductor
Temple University Choirs
Paul Rardin, conductor
Polyphony
Stephen Layton, conductor
Bemidji Alumni Choir
Paul Brandvik, conductor
