Nur-D has become one of the fastest risers in hip-hop in the Midwest. He has performed on the same stages as some of hip-hop’s biggest acts with a genuine, infectious energy and a passion for giving audiences an unforgettably fun time. We spoke to Nur-D about his love for hip-hop and classical music during his visit to Minnesota Public Radio’s headquarters.
The combined forces of Voces8 and the Voces8 U.S. Scholars perform Orlando Gibbons' classic “O Clap Your Hands” — recorded exclusively at the flagship studios of Minnesota Public Radio. It was such a treat to collaborate with these fabulous singers. Enjoy!
The Voces8 U.S. Scholars, the U.S.-based training ensemble of the acclaimed British vocal group Voces8, perform Paul Smith’s arrangement of the traditional song “The Wayfaring Stranger” — recorded exclusively for Minnesota Public Radio at its flagship studio in St. Paul.
The Voces8 U.S. Scholars, the U.S.-based training ensemble of the acclaimed British vocal group Voces8, perform Melissa Dunphy’s exquisite “O Oriens” — recorded exclusively for Minnesota Public Radio at its flagship studio in St. Paul.
The Voces8 U.S. Scholars perform Minnesota composer Jake Runestad’s “Give Me Hunger,” recorded exclusively for Minnesota Public Radio at its flagship studio in St. Paul. The 2018 work is a setting of “At a Window,” by Carl Sandburg — “one of my favorite poets,” the composer says.
Acclaimed string quintet Sybarite5 performs Kenji Bunch’s ‘Allemande Pour Tout le Monde,’ recorded exclusively for Minnesota Public Radio at its flagship studio in St. Paul.
The acclaimed string quintet Sybarite5 performs an Armenian folk song composed by influential Armenian ethnomusicologist Komitas (1869-1935) — recorded exclusively for Minnesota Public Radio at its flagship studio in St. Paul.
The Minneapolis-based vocal ensemble Cantus joins forces with the world-famous Canadian Brass for this stunning performance of Giovanni Gabrieli’s ‘Litaniae Beatae Mariae Virginis’ — recorded exclusively for Minnesota Public Radio at Ordway Concert Hall in St. Paul.
The Minnesota-based vocal ensemble 29:11 International Exchange recently presented a fantastic display of African-rooted music and traditions to the enthusiastic students of Harding High School in St. Paul. Watch now!
Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson performs the ‘Aria’ and ‘Variation No. 25’ from J.S. Bach's ‘Goldberg Variations,’ recorded exclusively at the flagship studios of Minnesota Public Radio in St. Paul.