The SPCO

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.

Tune in at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, to hear Classical MPR's live broadcast of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra with host Steve Seel. Artistic Partner Jeremy Denk joins the ensemble for its opening concerts.

Don't miss our SPCO Spotlight every Friday in the 9 a.m. hour, as well as occasional live broadcasts. Experience amazing performances by the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra at various venues, with expertly presented audio from Classical MPR.

Julie Albers is the principal cello of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. She is giving master classes for young cellists during the International Cello Institute. In a conversation with Steve Staruch, she describes her own master class experiences.

Listen live at 2 p.m. Sunday as the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra performs great works by Mozart, including 'Don Giovanni' and the 'Prague Symphony,' on Classical MPR. Steve Seel hosts.

On this episode of YourClassical Story, Doris Leipziger from Plantation, Fla., shares how her father's love for classical music was imparted on her.

Bearing Witness is a project by St. Paul-based cellist Kirsten Whitson. Focusing on stories of injustice and human rights, the program includes video transitions and narration to accompany Whitson's cello. Performances go through June 10.

On this episode of YourClassical Story, Carol Kiecker from Minneapolis, Minn., shares how she found a new classical music partner at a Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra concert.

Easter Sunday would not be complete without Handel's 'Messiah.' Listen at noon Sunday as Classical MPR presents the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Singers, an international cast of soloists and conductor Jeanette Sorrell in an encore performance of this holiday spectacular.

This weekend the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra presents a free event for families called Spirited Strings, in which storytelling and music go hand in hand. Hear the violin, viola and cello in a new version of 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears.' Crafts, games and other activities will be available, too.