VOCALESSENCE & MINNESOTA OPERA present BLACK BRILLIANCE Spend time with one of America’s most compelling young composers, B.E. Boykin. Learn more about her compositional process and the context behind two exciting world premiere commissions. My Name is Florence is a world premiere from MN Opera’s New Works Initiative. This chamber opera composed by B.E. Boykin…
VOCALESSENCE & MINNESOTA OPERA present BLACK BRILLIANCE* Spend time with one of America’s most compelling young composers, B.E. Boykin. Learn more about her compositional process and the context behind two exciting world premiere commissions. My Name is Florence is a world premiere from MN Opera’s New Works Initiative. This chamber opera composed by B.E. Boykin…
Join the VocalEssence Chorus in an exploration of genre-defying selections that showcase the incredible versatility of the human voice. Span the globe with us as we highlight the diverse cultural influences that continue to shape American musical traditions. A spotlight will be placed on the music of VocalEssence ¡Cantaré!—an initiative that builds musical bridges between…
The majestic vaulted ceiling and warm acoustics of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral create the perfect setting for this virtuosic all-French program. Greg Zelek, “one of the country’s most exciting young organists” (Organiste), joins the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers—acclaimed for their “superbly blended sound” (Birmingham Post, UK) and “exemplary technique” (Minneapolis Star Tribune)—performing works by Roger-Ducasse, Duruflé,…
Join us for a season of big names, bold premieres, and breath-taking performances. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! Click on the concerts below for more information and to order tickets. Please note: We are working with multiple ticket offices this season, so be sure to click on each concert for ticket information. 2025-2026 Season Concert Listing Sarojini…
New 55-plus choir holds its first concert on May 16 May 7, 2024 By Carolyn Walkup | My Villager https://www.myvillager.com/aged-to-perfection-singers-find-harmony-in-vintage-voices/article_da756822-0cb4-11ef-9739-0f508e44a8ff.html Anyone passing by a certain classroom at the West Seventh… Read More →
In 2022-2023 VocalEssence completed an extended strategic planning process that included revised mission, vision, and values statements and new strategic imperatives to achieve the impact we wish to have in society. VocalEssence celebrates singing as an essential human expression. Artistic quality, passion for singing together, and reputation for engaging people are hallmarks of our impact.…
Two Events Friday, April 21, 2023, 5:30-8 PM Neighborhood House 179 Robie St E, Saint Paul, MN Sunday, April 23, 2023, 4-6 PM 4-5 PM: Activities & Food at Minneapolis Central Church of Christ, 1922 N 4th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405 5-6 PM: Performances at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1800 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 5541 Join VocalEssence and special…
FEATURING: Montserrat Boy Choir (Escolania de Montserrat) Llorenç Castelló, conductor Mercè Sanchis, organ and piano
