Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Dominick Argento died Wednesday at 91 in Minneapolis. Classical MPR director Brian Newhouse looks back fondly on a special moment with Argento and the composer's legacy.
So you're sailing down the Pacific Coast Highway in your 1964 Ford Mustang convertible (with the top down, of course), and "Blue Moon," sung by the Marcels, comes on the radio. What do you do? C'mon — admit it — you sing along with the bass line! You can't help it. Why? Because singing bass, especially in a choir, is awesome!
As the nation celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy, Classical MPR shares a performance of 'We Shall Overcome,' from its recent Bring the Sing community singing event in Northfield, Minn.
The government shutdown is reaching into so many pockets of society. The most recent example is the choral world, where we've learned of one devastating instance of Soprano Shutdown, thanks to a satirical website.
This week on the Choral Featured Album, we present 'Schnittke & Part: Choral Works.'
This week on the Choral Featured Album, we present 'Star of Wonder,' the new release from Chor Leoni.
This week on the Choral Featured Album, we present 'A Minnesota Christmas,' the first release from Vox Nova Chorale.
This week on the Choral Featured Album, we present 'The Darkest Midnight,' the new release from a cappella ensemble Papagena.
Listen Sunday as Classical MPR presents the Minnesota Orchestra and Chorale performing J.S. Bach's 'Christmas Oratorio.' This holiday spectacular begins at noon with a special encore broadcast of Cantata Nos. 1, 2 and 3 from 2017, followed at 2 p.m. by a live broadcast of Cantata Nos. 4, 5 and 6. Conductor Nicholas Kraemer shares his insights on the work.
Inspired by a Facebook meme about David Bowie, we've created this homage to composer extraordinaire Eric Whitacre and his extraordinary coiffure through the years.
