This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
'Welcome Christmas' is a perennial Christmas favorite from VocalEssence, one of the world's premier choral ensembles. Join host John Birge for an hour of traditional carols and new discoveries, including the world premiere of two carols from the annual Christmas Carol Contest.
'All Is Bright' offers an hour of gorgeous, contemplative choral music that tells the traditional Christmas story with songs about angels, the star and the manger scene. Featured artists include Cantus, Chanticleer, Cambridge Singers, Bryn Terfel, Emma Kirkby, Jessye Norman and a variety of choirs. Lynne Warfel hosts.
Stephen Cleobury, the esteemed director of England's world-famous Choir of King's College, Cambridge, died Friday at 70. Michael Barone, the host of the U.S. broadcast of King's 'A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols,' pays tribute to the musical mastermind.
Come along as we cruise through the Duluth Canal and experience a glorious Lake Superior morning aboard the longest ship plying the Great Lakes, the Interlake Steamship Company's Paul R. Tregurtha -- all accompanied by beautiful classical music!
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Classical MPR and The Current presented a special Bring the Sing event on the winter solstice, Dec. 21, at Theo Wirth Park in Minneapolis. Check out a selection of photos from the event!
Choral music that glows with divine light; that's what VocalEssence explores this Sunday in its Divine Light concert. Director Philip Brunelle shares a preview.
Cantus returns Friday to the Minnesota State Fair for Bring the Sing on MPR Day! Come join us for this community singalong from 2 to 3 p.m. with Classical MPR host Steve Staruch, again at Dan Patch Park near the Grandstand.
Did you miss our Facebook Live event with Jake Runestad? You can now watch the full video, as host Brian Newhouse talks with the composer about his new release from Delos Music, 'The Hope of Loving,' performed by Conspirare.
When one person joins with others, the power of song is undeniable. Singing can allow people to tap into memories once thought to be lost, reconnect with loved ones and so much more. This is why we sing.
This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
