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!
St. Jacob's Chamber Choir
Gary Graden, conductor
Anders Astrand, percussion
Sancte Francisce Propera (Saint Francis, hasten)
Il Poverello: Medieval & Renaissance Music for Saint Francis of Assisi
Rose Ensemble
Jordan Sramek, conductor
St. Olaf Choir
Anton Armstrong, conductor
Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge
Stephen Layton, conductor
Rachel Ambrose Evans, soprano
The Aeolians
Jason Max Ferdinand, conductor
Choir of King's College, Cambridge
Stephen Cleobury, conductor
sounding light
Tom Trenney, conductor
The Summer Singers
Vicki Peters, conductor
KC VITAs
Jackson C. Thomas, conductor
The Peaceable Kingdom: The Paper Reeds by the Brooks
The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass
VocalEssence Ensemble Singers
Philip Brunelle, conductor
Cambridge Singers
John Rutter, conductor
Voces8
Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota
Garrett Lathe, conductor
Cappella SF
Ragnar Bohlin, conductor
One Voice Mixed Chorus
Jane Ramseyer Miller, conductor
Cantus
Choral Arts Ensemble
Rick Kvam, conductor
Bemidji Alumni Choir
Paul Brandvik, conductor
Tallis Scholars
Peter Philips, conductor
Eric Whitacre Singers
Eric Whitacre, conductor
VocalEssence
Philip Brunelle, conductor
Chanticleer
Mark Daniel, tenor
Rose Ensemble
Jordan Sramek, conductor
University of Minnesota Chamber Singers
Matthew Mehaffey, conductor
Stephanie Arado, violin
Conspirare
Craig Hella Johnson, conductor
Kathlene Ritch, soprano
PaTRAM Institute Male Choir
Vladimir Gorbik, conductor
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers, conductor
Tenebrae
Nigel Short, conductor
The Summer Singers
Russell Adrian, conductor
Mirandola Ensemble
Danish National Radio Choir
Stefan Parkman, conductor
National Lutheran Choir
David Cherwien, conductor
Bemidji Choir
Paul Brandvik, conductor
The Singers
Matthew Culloton, conductor
St. Olaf Choir
Anton Armstrong, conductor
Cantus
Musica Intima
Choral Arts Ensemble
Michael Culloton, conductor
Netherlands Chamber Choir
Ton Koopman, conductor
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University Chamber Choir
Axel Theimer, conductor
Voce
Mark Singleton, conductor
Polyphony
Stephen Layton, conductor
Luther College Nordic Choir
Craig Arnold, conductor
Two Rivers Chorale
Timothy Sawyer, conductor
South Dakota Chorale
Brian A. Schmidt, conductor
Christopher Jacobson, organ
Brigham Young University Singers
Ronald Staheli, conductor
VocalEssence Ensemble Singers
Philip Brunelle, conductor
The Crossing
Donald Nally, conductor
Rose Ensemble
National Lutheran Choir
Larry L. Fleming, conductor
Fisk Jubilee Singers
Cuban National Chorus
Digna Guerra, conductor
Choral Arts Ensemble
Michael Culloton, conductor
Robert Shaw Festival Singers
Robert Shaw, conductor
Stile Antico
Latvian Radio Choir
Tonu Kaljuste, conductor
Westminster Choir
Joseph Flummerfelt, conductor
Commotio
Matthew Berry, conductor
Levine Andrade, viola
Bemidji Alumni Choir
Paul Brandvik, conductor
Choir of Clare College, Cambridge
Graham Ross, conductor
Schola Cantorum
Kare Hanken, conductor
New York Polyphony
Choir of Royal Holloway
Rupert Gough, conductor
Concordia Choir of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota
Rene Clausen, conductor
VocalEssence
Philip Brunelle, conductor
The Choral Scholars of University College Dublin
Desmond Earley, conductor
Uppsala Academic Chamber Choir
Stefan Parkman, conductor
VocalEssence Ensemble Singers
Melanie DeMore, vocals
Fisk Jubilee Singers
National Lutheran Choir
Larry L. Fleming, conductor
Contrapunctus
Owen Rees, conductor
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Robert Shaw, conductor
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Craig Jessop, conductor
Tonality
Alexander Lloyd Blake, conductor
Santa Fe Desert Chorale
Joshua Habermann, conductor
Nathan Salazar, piano
Cantus
Winston-Salem State University Choir
D'Walla Simmons-Burke, conductor
Kenneth Overton, baritone
Polyphony
Stephen Layton, conductor
Mirandola Ensemble
Tenebrae
Nigel Short, conductor
Dale Warland Singers
Dale Warland, conductor
University of Minnesota Chamber Singers
Matthew Mehaffey, conductor
Stephanie Arado, violin
The Aeolians
Jason Max Ferdinand, conductor
Choir of New College, Oxford
Edward Higginbottom, conductor
Antioch Chamber Ensemble
Joshua Copeland, conductor
Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral
John Scott, conductor
