An enthusiastic crowd sings ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’ at YourClassical MPR's Bring the Sing event on Aug. 15, 2023, in Fargo, North Dakota — led by the Fargo-Moorhead Choral Artists and director Michael Culloton.
Acclaimed pianist Jon Kimura Parker, creative partner for Minnesota Orchestra's Summer at Orchestra Hall, shares his admiration for British singer, pianist and composer Elton John. Listen as he shares a snippet of his encore with YourClassical MPR host Melissa Ousley.
Acclaimed pianist Jon Kimura Parker, creative partner for Minnesota Orchestra’s Summer at Orchestra Hall, shares his passion for Rachmaninoff's ‘Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.’ Listen as he analyzes the piece in conversation with YourClassical MPR host Melissa Ousley.
29:11 International Exchange performs ‘Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika,’ a traditional South African hymn arranged by artistic director Brendon Adams. The Minnesota-based ensemble includes musicians from South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
29:11 International Exchange performs ‘Senzeni Na,’ a traditional Zulu protest song, featuring soloist Nomvula Maneli. The Minnesota-based ensemble includes singers and instrumentalists from South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
29:11 International Exchange performs ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing,’ the Black national anthem, in an arrangement by Brendon Adams sung in Zulu and English. The Minnesota-based ensemble includes musicians from South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Voces8 U.S. Scholars and Augsburg/Mirandola Chamber Collective, under the direction of Paul Smith and Erik Jacobson, perform 'Nunc Dimittis,' by Paul Smith.
The Voces8 U.S. Scholars perform 'The Unexpected Early Hour' from A Winter Breviary, composed by Reena Esmail.
The Voces8 U.S. Scholars perform ‘Sonnet 81,’ composed by Taylor Scott Davis and based on a text by Pablo Neruda.
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