Choral Stream Stories

Oslo Chamber Choir - Jan. 23, 2024

'Midwinter Songs' with the Oslo Chamber Choir

'Midwinter Songs' with the Oslo Chamber Choir

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.

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Listen now to 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols'

Listen now to 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols'

YourClassical MPR’s live broadcast of 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' from King's College, Cambridge, with host Michael Barone, has ended. But you can relive this glorious event through on-demand audio, which is available through Jan. 23.

Christmas at Luther: 'The Gifts They Gave Emmanuel'

Christmas at Luther: 'The Gifts They Gave Emmanuel'

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 2022 program, ‘The Gifts They Gave Emmanuel.’

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Undine Smith Moore understood the art of teaching

Undine Smith Moore understood the art of teaching

Undine Smith Moore knew the importance of music education from an early age. But despite her success, she still doubted her abilities and accomplishments as a composer, citing racism. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

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Join us for Bring the Sing in Duluth on Saturday

Join us for Bring the Sing in Duluth on Saturday

You are invited to YourClassical MPR’s Bring the Sing, a community sing-along choral event in Duluth that brings people together through the joy of music. This free event is open to people of all vocal abilities and will take place Saturday at the College of St. Scholastica.

More great choral works, as suggested by Choral Stream listeners
10 great choral works you should know

10 great choral works you should know

As instruments, human voices are uniquely capable of combining to create sounds ranging from the soaring glory of Samuel Barber’s ‘Agnus Dei’ to the raw power of Verdi’s ‘Requiem,’ while expanding and interpreting the poetry of the piece being sung. Listen to these 10 great works and and experience that whole spectrum of sound!

Community members unite for Bring the Sing in Fargo-Moorhead

Community members unite for Bring the Sing in Fargo-Moorhead

YourClassical Minnesota Public Radio’s Bring the Sing returned to the Fargo-Moorhead area on Aug. 15, led by Fargo-Moorhead Choral Artists and director Michael Culloton. Check out a video of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” and photos from this wonderful community sing-along!

A soprano's-eye view of choral music

A soprano's-eye view of choral music

I feel like I'm entering a war zone writing about this topic: being a soprano in a choir. There are so many preconceived notions about sopranos. Let's get those stereotypes out of the way now.

An alto's-eye view of choral music

An alto's-eye view of choral music

In lots of choral pieces, many people would have a hard time picking out the alto line. Yet if the altos were missing, the piece would feel wrong and empty. A singer with VocalEssence offers praise for that inner line.