Voces8 U.S. Scholars: Kyrie, by Paul Smith

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.

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.

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 perform Kerry Andrew’s mesmerizing ‘O Nata Lux,’ taken from the larger work ‘Dusk Songs.’

What happens when a foolish young man is gifted a magical horse with fantastical powers? Find out in 'Sivka-Burka: The Magic Horse' — the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, with narration by Inés Guanchez, illustrations by E.J. Thompson, and music by Aida Isakova and Nikolai Medtner.

Minnesota Opera presents ‘The Snowy Day,’ the story of a young boy who finds joy and wonder in the first snowfall of winter. Listen as host Tynia Major speaks to cast members and watch how the crew makes snowball props in advance of the Feb. 8 premiere.

Greg Zelek performs the ending of Symphony for Organ No. 6, I. Allegro by Charles-Marie Widor. Thank you to Northrop at the University of Minnesota for facilitating the creation of this performance video.

Greg Zelek performs ‘Je te Veux’ by Erik Satie. Thank you to Northrop at the University of Minnesota for facilitating the creation of this performance video.

Pianist Jeremy Denk has a way with words as he describes the magical approach Felix Mendelssohn had to phrases and harmonies in his piano trios. Listen to his chat with host Julie Amacher as they discuss Denk’s latest album.

Pianist Jeremy Denk discusses the best foods to eat before performing music by Mendelssohn and Ives. Listen to his chat with host Julie Amacher as they discuss his latest album, recorded with longtime collaborators violinist Joshua Bell and cellist Steven Isserlis.