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Classical FeatureDominic Argento: “You promised me, my dearest life” from I HATE AND I LOVE and “The Pond” from WALDEN POND.

Dale Warland - Dominic Argento

Morten Lauridsen: “O Magnum Mysterium”  

Dale Warland - Morten Lauridsen

Samuel Barber: “Mary Hynes” and “The Coolin” from  REINCARNATIONS

Dale Warland - Samuel Barber

Stephen Paulus: “Pilgrim’s Hymn” from THE THREE HERMITS

Dale Warland - Stephen Paulus

Herbert Howells: ”Requiem I” and “Requiem II” from REQUIEM  American Choral Catalogue (ACC) 120

Dale Warland - Herbert Howells

Dale Warland’s music-making has inspired countless choral music lovers. In the 34-year existence of the Dale Warland Singers, he and the ensemble commissioned 270 works and released 29 recordings. Warland turned 90 on April 14. Listen now as he introduces some of his favorite performances to celebrate.

Dominic Argento: “You Promised Me, My Dearest Life,” from 

Morten Lauridsen: “O Magnum Mysterium”

Samuel Barber: “Mary Hynes” and “The Coolin,” from 

Stephen Paulus: “Pilgrim’s Hymn,” from 

Herbert Howells: ”Requiem I” and “Requiem II,” from 

Steve Staruch can be heard on Classical Minnesota Public Radio from 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays, including hosting Music with Minnesotans, Regional Spotlight and Friday Favorites. Prior to joining the staff of MPR in 2004, Steve presented a variety of radio programs on WCAL in Northfield, Minn., where he created an immensely popular call-in program, and on WXXI in Rochester, N.Y. Outside radio, Steve also enjoys work as a freelance tenor and violist. Steve and his wife, Naomi, enjoy traveling, gardening and hosting dinner parties.


Steve Staruch

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.


Dale Warland picks his favorite choral pieces to mark his 90th birthday

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