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Recently, in a first-year composition course I teach, our discussion veered into the timely topic of Ferguson, Missouri. The room was graveyard silent. None of us dared tread out into the world of deep conversation. We listened to the silence. After a moment, I rose and turned on Franz Biebl's 'Ave Maria.'
At the 2014 iTunes Festival at the Roundhouse in London, Eric Whitacre, Marius Beck and The Eric Whitacre Singers partnered up for some amazing music-making. One of their collaborations is this version of the folk song 'Man of Constant Sorrow,' which was re-popularized by the movie 'O Brother Where Art Thou?'
Deo Cantamus are one of five choral ensembles who have co-commissioned a new version of Dan Forrest's "Te Deum." The regional premiere will be performed on March 28.
The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, is one of the world's famous choirs. On Monday, March 23, the Choir will make an appearance in St. Paul, Minn., as part of Classical MPR's Choral Series. This week on Morning Glories, we'll look forward to their arrival with five pieces that reach from the Renaissance to the 20th century.
The newly minted Apollo Master Chorale pulls together some of the best national and local singers under the artistic direction of Sean Vogt. Tesfa Wondemagegnehu recently attended the choir’s recording session and shares his thoughts about the ensemble. In the world of professional choirs, certain names spring immediately to mind: Kansas City Chorale, Phoenix Chorale, … Continue reading Meet the Apollo Master Chorale →
This weekend, tenor William Hite will reprise the role of Evangelist in the Bach Society of Minnesota's presentation of Bach's St. John Passion. Hite spoke to Classical MPR's Steve Staruch about the stamina and preparation required for this big singing role.
The Choral Arts Ensemble of Rochester, Minn., will perform the Bach B-Minor Mass this weekend. Artistic Director Rick Kvam spoke with Classical MPR's Steve Staruch about the piece and about the towering genius of Bach.
Patrick Dupre Quigley, founder of the Miami-based professional vocal chamber ensemble Seraphic Fire, presents the next installment in his series on arts entrepreneurship. This week, Patrick looks at the very first steps required in getting a prospective arts organization off the ground.
Mike Perkins has nine requiems on his iPod and sings in four choral groups. He is a self-described choral nerd. Mike is Steve Staruch's guest on this week's Music with Minnesotans.
What goes through the minds of orchestra musicians just as a concert is about to begin?
This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
