Videos

Voces8 U.S. Scholars: O Oriens – Melissa Dunphy

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.

Voces8 U.S. Scholars: Give Me Hunger – Jake Runestad

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. 

Sybarite5: Komitas’ Armenian Folk Song

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.

Cantus and Canadian Brass: Gabrieli’s Litaniae Beatae Mariae Virginis

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.

Watch: Before Bach's Birthday Bash in St. Paul

Did you miss Before Bach's Birthday Bash on Saturday with ‘Pipedreams’ host Michael Barone? This year's celebration included five free hourlong concerts at venues in St. Paul. Watch the first concert now!