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Lyyra and Voces8 Scholars sing can't-miss Christmas carol 'Ding Dong Merrily on High'

This year’s annual residency by the Voces8 U.S. Scholars at Minnesota Public Radio attained new heights thanks to a special appearance by Lyyra, a new women’s ensemble. They joined forces to sing the holiday classic “Ding Dong Merrily on High.” Then the Scholars, the U.S.-based training ensemble of the Voces8 Foundation, went solo for a delightful rendition of “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentleman.” Watch now!

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Shruthi Rajasekar on the Veena and Mridangam

Composer and vocalist Shruthi Rajasekar explains the design and purpose of the veena and mridangam, traditional Indian classical music instruments performed here by Nirmala Rajasekar and Thanjavur K. Murugaboopathi respectively.

New Classical Tracks: Paavo Järvi (Complete Interview)

This year’s Pärnu Music Festival in Estonia was a 90th birthday celebration for composer Arvo Pärt. A musical gift from that festival is a new live recording featuring the Estonian Festival Orchestra and 10 works by Pärt. Paavo Järvi discusses this new release on this episode of New Classical Tracks with host Julie Amacher.

Melanie DeMore on working with VocalEssence

Composer, vocal activist and conductor Melanie DeMore talks about her deep connection with VocalEssence, a relationship which started in 2014, and the way in which the ensemble creates spaces for members of the community.

VocalEssence Ensemble Singers: If I Were Bird

Listen as the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, led by Melanie DeMore, take you on a journey from sea to sky in this rendition of “If I Were Bird”, recorded at the flagship studios of Minnesota Public Radio in St. Paul. Enjoy!

New Classical Tracks: Paavo Järvi

In 2010, Estonian composer Arvo Pärt wrote a piece dedicated to conductor Paavo Järvi. Listen as Järvi speaks with host Julie Amacher about the piece in this clip from ‘New Classical Tracks,’ where he also discusses his latest album celebrating Pärt’s 90th birthday.

New Classical Tracks: Angela Hewitt

Pianist Angela Hewitt speaks with host Julie Amacher about the importance of having a singing voice when performing Mozart. Learn more about Hewitt’s recent album on the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks.’

Melanie DeMore on 'Blessed Be' with VocalEssence

Congratulations to VocalEssence for the release of their latest album, ‘How to Hold On,’ available today! To celebrate, listen as composer, vocal activist and conductor Melanie DeMore talks about how blessed she is to sing and feel connected to other human beings.

VocalEssence Ensemble Singers: Blessed Be

Congratulations to VocalEssence for the release of their latest album, ‘How to Hold On,’ available today! Enjoy as conductor Philip Brunelle leads the group in a performance of one of the pieces featured on the album, “Blessed Be” by composer Melanie DeMore.

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