Choral Stream

This week on the Choral Featured Album, we present 'The Darkest Midnight,' the new release from a cappella ensemble Papagena.

Listen Sunday as Classical MPR presents the Minnesota Orchestra and Chorale performing J.S. Bach's 'Christmas Oratorio.' This holiday spectacular begins at noon with a special encore broadcast of Cantata Nos. 1, 2 and 3 from 2017, followed at 2 p.m. by a live broadcast of Cantata Nos. 4, 5 and 6. Conductor Nicholas Kraemer shares his insights on the work.

Inspired by a Facebook meme about David Bowie, we've created this homage to composer extraordinaire Eric Whitacre and his extraordinary coiffure through the years.

Bring the Sing returns to Rochester on Jan. 20 for a special tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bring your voice and join us in remembering and celebrating King's legacy through song. And check out photos from our recent Bring the Sing on the winter solstice!

One of the highlights of Classical MPR's broadcast schedule each holiday season, Christmas With Cantus presents a modern take on the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, reimagined for our world today. Listen now to this holiday treat.

This week on the Choral Featured Album, we present 'Shadows on the Stars,' the new release from the Oregon Repertory Singers.

This week on the Choral Featured Album, we present 'Seasons.' The record features live performances by the Dale Warland Singers and the Minnesota Beethoven Festival Chorale.

Composer Eric Whitacre has always reached for the stars, in an ethereal, musical sense, but the latest incarnation of his 'Deep Field' project takes that concept to a new level. Watch his new film with NASA now.

This week on the Choral Featured Album, we present 'Canticle,' the new release from the Cincinnati Vocal Arts Ensemble.

This week on the Choral Featured Album, we present 'And So It Goes: Songs of Folk and Lore,' the new release from the Elora Singers.