Choral Stream

Do you love to sing? Classical MPR seeks voices of all abilities for the third season of Bring the Sing, a community singing event that is part choral workshop, part recording session. Join us in Rochester on Sunday, Jan. 28.

In his new album, Ola Gjeilo celebrates the winter season in collaboration with the Choir Of Royal Holloway and 12 Ensemble.

Composer Abbie Betinis continues a family tradition begun in 1922 by her great-grandfather by writing a new carol every year. For the 17th consecutive year, Betinis premieres this year's carol on Classical MPR. Her new carol is called 'Touch Hands.'

With the holiday season looming, the Dominican Sisters of Mary joined NPR's Scott Simon for an in-studio performance and discussion of their latest album, 'Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring: Christmas with the Dominican Sisters of Mary.'

The United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants perform Christmas favorites in their new release "A Merry Little Christmas."

In its new record, vocal ensemble Choralis performs festive works by Bob Chilcott.

This unique, one-hour program of holiday music is presented live in concert by Chanticleer. Hear why this superb 12-man ensemble is known as "an orchestra of voices," as they perform holiday classics and new favorites.

One of the highlights of Classical MPR's broadcast schedule each holiday season, Christmas With Cantus has a new twist this year. Here it live today at 11 a.m.

New for 2017, 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.

Now's your chance to relive the St. Olaf Christmas Festival, a concert performance that has become one of the nation's most cherished holiday celebrations. The festival features more than 500 student musicians in five choirs and the St. Olaf Orchestra.