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The Voces8 Scholars perform ‘Kyrie,’ composed by Paul Smith, the CEO of the Voces8 Foundation. The piece was written as part of the ‘Mosaic Mass’ composer collaboration project commissioned by Vox Anima London in 2024.

The Voces8 U.S. Scholars and Lyyra perform the spiritual ‘I Want to Go Home,’ arranged by Anthony Trecek-King as part of his project to preserve forgotten spirituals. Listen now to this stunning rendition, recorded by MPR and shared for Black History Month.

Countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen performs the fifth piece of Johannes Brahms’ ‘Lieder and Songs’ Op. 57 with pianist John Churchwell.

Host Julie Amacher speaks with countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, and pianist John Churchwell about their most recent recording featuring music by Korngold, Brahms and Clara and Robert Schumann.

Countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen performs ‘Wehmut’ from Robert Schumann's ‘Liederkreis’ Op. 39 with pianist John Churchwell.

Host Julie Amacher speaks with countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, and pianist John Churchwell about their most recent recording featuring music by Korngold, Brahms and Clara and Robert Schumann.

Take a trip to the aquarium on the April episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring narration by Melanie Renate, music by Camille Saint-Saëns and original artwork by Mia Jennings. Listen now!

Host John Birge speaks with Ahmed Anzaldúa, artistic director of Border CrosSing, about the ensemble’s upcoming performance of Osvaldo Golijov’s ‘Oceana’ at the Ordway in St. Paul at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 5. Listen now!

The famed Frenchman brings all his elegance and colorful playing to music by Ravel, Brahms and Villa-Lobos.

The Voces8 Scholars perform ‘O Nata Lux,’ a choral classic composed by Thomas Tallis in ca. 1575 using the text from a 10th-century hymn.