There was no one Susa style — there were many. All of them showed his innate ability to spin a melody, lift a phrase and leave listeners feeling that they had just heard something very special.


Remembering composer Conrad Susa, 1935-2013

MPR's John Birge talks with Bradley Greenwald, Philip Brunelle and Vern Sutton about VocalEssence's production of "El Capitan."


El Capitan: Sousa at the Opera House?

John Birge talks with composer Stephen Paulus, UofM percussion instructor Fernando Meza, and VocalEssance's Philip Brunelle.


With Mallets Aforethought

MPR's John Birge talks with Philip Brunelle of VocalEssence and James Sewell of the James Sewell Ballet about their collaboration concert.


Philip Brunelle

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