The SPCO

Join Alison Young in celebrating Easter with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's performance of Handel's 'Messiah,' a piece who's message continues to resonate nearly 300 years later.

Pianist Jonathan Biss is back in St. Paul for a sort of Beethoven banquet with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, with four concerts that begin Thursday and culminate Saturday night with a live broadcast on Classical Minnesota Public Radio.

Besides the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's win for best chamber/small ensemble performance, here are the other 2018 Grammy winners for classical-related recordings, as presented Sunday by the Recording Academy.

Charles Dutoit, the Grammy-winning conductor with whom at least seven orchestras have severed ties following allegations of sexual assault and harassment, has now been released early from his post as artistic director and principal conductor of London's Royal Philharmonic. Meanwhile, six more women have accused Dutoit of assault, including one rape, according to the AP.

Pinchas Zukerman, the former conductor of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, will fill in on a U.S. tour for renowned conductor Charles Dutoit, who's facing sexual assault allegations that span decades, according to the New York Times.

A number of seasons ago the SPCO hired countertenor John Holiday for its annual 'Messiah' performances. He's back. Holiday joins Steve Staruch in the studio.

Celebrate the holidays with one of classical music's most cherished works as the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra joins forces with The Singers and various vocal soloists to present Handel's "Messiah."

The Minnesota Orchestra and Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra each received Grammy nominations Tuesday for their latest classical recordings.

The relationship between Classical MPR and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra has been long and fruitful on both sides.

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