Singer Paul Robeson had a commanding physical presence, but it was his intense bass voice that led him to popularity. His successful career as an actor, singer and Socialist activist came to an end during the Cold War. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
Composer Adolphus Hailstork has had his music performed by major orchestras and ensembles around the world since the 1970s. He often uses his music to amplify Black voices. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
Minnesota composer Steve Heitzeg’s new work, ‘Lament of the Earth,’ premiered May 1 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. Performers included the National Lutheran Choir, the Minnesota Boychoir, soloist Clara Osowski and conductor David Cherwien. Listen to the concert now.
Choral music is powerful. We here at YourClassical MPR and the Choral Stream want to share this power with people in the community, in places where they least expect it but where they could benefit from a little “feel better, live bigger” — such as this surprise performance by MPLS (imPulse) choir at the offices of Goodwill.
Choral music is powerful. We here at YourClassical MPR and the Choral Stream want to share this power with people in the community, in places where they least expect it but where they could benefit from a little “feel better, live bigger” — like this performance by Cantus at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
St. Olaf College choral conductor Anton Armstrong has been sharing the power and beauty of singing since he was a child. His work in choral music involves breaking down racial and cultural barriers that keep us from uniting in song. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
Steve Staruch speaks with Matthias Maute, the artistic director of the Bach Society of Minnesota, about upcoming concerts featuring a collaboration with the vocal ensemble Cantus.
The Disneyland Boys Choir's 1964 recording of "It's a Small World" has been selected by the Library of Congress as one of 25 landmark titles worthy of preservation on the National Recording Registry for 2022. Listen to the classic song now.
Happy 90th birthday to choral legend Dale Warland! In the 34-year existence of his Dale Warland Singers, he and the ensemble commissioned 270 works and released 29 recordings. Listen now as he introduces some of his favorite performances.
Thousands of recordings made before 1923 entered the public domain earlier this year, as part of the 2018 Music Modernization Act. Now you can listen to them online from sources such as the Library of Congress and share them, edit them, remix them, make them your own — all for free.
