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Reasons to be excited about the future of classical mus

Reasons to be excited about the future of classical mus

Classical music is a living art, always changing and growing. We asked classical musicians and fans from across the country - including some from our staff - to tell us why they're excited about the future of classical music.

Interview: City-Wide Hymn Festival

Interview: City-Wide Hymn Festival

This Sunday, Feb. 23, the National Lutheran Choir will host City-Wide Hymn Festival: GATHER. Artistic director David Cherwiein and organist/cantor at Central Lutheran Mark Sedio join Alison Young to explain this event and to share some music.

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American Spiritual Ensemble will tear the roof off
Mind-blown in B minor: Hearing Bach's Mass for the 1st tim
Regional Spotlight: Choral Arts Ensemble
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Regional Spotlight: South Dakota Chorale

Regional Spotlight: South Dakota Chorale

As the South Dakota Chorale prepares for its first-ever performance in the Twin Cities, the ensemble's artistry is on display in this week's Regional Spotlight.

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School Spotlight: Robbinsdale All-District Elementary Choir

School Spotlight: Robbinsdale All-District Elementary Choir

School Spotlight highlights outstanding Minnesota school- and student-music ensembles during the academic year. This week, the Robbinsdale All-District Elementary Choir, a mixed-voice ensemble made up of 100 fifth graders from the 10 elementary schools in Robbinsdale, Minn.

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Handel's "Messiah": FAQ

Handel's "Messiah": FAQ

As we prepare to broadcast the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's performance of Handel's "Messiah" (December 31, 10:00 a.m.), we answer a few questions you might have about this perennially popular masterwork.

Remembering composer Conrad Susa, 1935-2013

Remembering composer Conrad Susa, 1935-2013

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.

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir to perform in St. Paul

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir to perform in St. Paul

Founded in 1981 by Tonu Kaljuste, the EPCC has grown to be one of the preeminent choirs of the world, with multiple well-respected recordings and a 2007 Grammy Award for Best Choral Performance. Under the direction of Daniel Reuss, the 24-voice group is making a few rare U.S. appearances, including a stop in St. Paul on Friday, November 22.