During the Voces8 Scholars’ recent recording residency with YourClassical MPR, the young singers enjoyed the privilege of working with Minnesota composer Shruthi Rajasekar. Watch and listen now as they perform the Midwestern premiere of her vibrant new piece ‘Sat on the Shore,’ which urges listeners to ‘put away your mobile devices’ and enjoy the beauty of the world around you.
Choral fans received a nice surprise over the weekend when Coldplay performed on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and was unexpectedly joined by the Jason Max Ferdinand Singers and YouTube sensation Jacob Collier on ‘Fix You’ and ‘The Astronaut.’ Watch now!
Martin Luther King Jr.’s life often focuses on his pivotal moments such as his "I Have a Dream" speech. But music filled and inspired his most intimate moments that made him the leader he is remembered as today. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
The St. Olaf Christmas Festival has become one of the nation's most cherished holiday celebrations. Listen now as the Northfield-based college presents its 2022 program, “Promise of Peace,” from Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, with host Valerie Kahler, in this one-hour special.
Over three days in mid-November, the Voces8 Scholars, the U.S.-based training ensemble for the U.K.’s esteemed Voces8, recorded two Christmas songs prepared exclusively for YourClassical MPR listeners as part of our Carol Countdown. Watch now!
In 2018, the Together in Hope Choir traveled from its home in Minnesota to sing at the Vatican, where it performed a commissioned piece by Kim Andre Arnesen. On Oct. 15 and 16, the choir returns to St. Paul to perform a new piece by the same composer.
Enjoy highlights of Minnesota’s 2022 Latvian Song and Dance Festival, featuring music by world-renowned choral composer Ēriks Ešenvalds and the melded voices of two outstanding choirs: Anima from Latvia and Magnum Chorum from the Twin Cities.
The ‘America’s Got Talent’ stage has had many choral performances over the years, but this first will surprise you: Watch the only ‘death metal’ choir to be featured on the NBC show creepily perform Carl Orff’s ‘Carmina Burana’ and Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic.’
Although the pandemic delayed Cantus’ 25th anniversary, the men’s choral ensemble was eager to mark a milestone 27 years in the making. Listen now to the concert that brought together current and former Cantus members and celebrated the organization’s past, present and future.
“Witness” is the annual VocalEssence concert celebrating the Black experience in classical music. This year’s program was especially joyful with the addition of special guests The Aeolians, a student choir from Oakwood University. These two ensembles will inspire you to stand up and cheer, whether they’re singing Bach, spirituals or modern masterpieces. Listen to the concert now.
