On Sunday, Cantus welcomed the return of Chanticleer to the Twin Cities to perform together at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. Listen now to YourClassical MPR’s broadcast of the concert with host Melissa Ousley.
On New Year's Eve, the Choral Stream's Facebook page featured a countdown of its top 10 choral videos of 2021, based on number of views. Watch them now!
While they’re prepping for their own concerts, Joseph Osowski’s choir students get to spend a day in deep-dive master classes with America’s finest touring choirs and conductors — not just once, but four times this school year. What sounds like an initiative of Carnegie Hall is actually happening at an exurban Minnesota high school: St. Michael-Albertville.
‘Christmas With Cantus’ is a beloved holiday tradition for YourClassical MPR listeners featuring the eight voices of the male vocal ensemble live in concert.
'Welcome Christmas' is a perennial Christmas favorite from VocalEssence, one of the world's premier choral ensembles, conducted by Philip Brunelle. Join host John Birge for an hour of traditional carols and new discoveries, including compositions and arrangements by John Rutter, Stephen Paulus, Alice Parker and more.
'All Is Bright', with host Lynne Warfel, 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.
Cantus absolutely shines in this gorgeous performance of "Simple Gifts." It's perfect music for celebrating family, friends and gratitude. Watch now for a Thanksgiving treat.
The cast members of the stage musical ‘The Lion King’ gathered recently for their first rehearsal since COVID shut down London’s West End, and the British theater website WhatsOnStage was there to capture the emotional, magical moments as they sang ‘The Circle of Life.’ Watch now.
Many churches spent December under lockdown, canceling traditional holiday services. This summer, some congregations are using loosened restrictions to hold a do-over: Christmas in July.
Former classical director Brian Newhouse explains how the renowned Minnesota-based vocal ensemble Cantus ended up rehearsing in the living room of his St. Paul home.
