Join Philip Brunelle (VocalEssence) and British composer John Rutter as they discuss some of John's favorite music for a cathedral, including his song cycle Feel the Spirit, which will be performed… Read More →
VocalEssence is celebrating its 50th anniversary! For the presentation, Philip Brunelle will present music from the opening concerts listed below. Two special guests will join him-singers who were part of… Read More →
VocalEssence is beginning its 51st season! There is an amazing amount of unique choral music to be explored - this session with Philip Brunelle will include music of Jake Runestad… Read More →
VocalEssence is beginning its 51st season! For the presentation, Philip Brunelle will present music from our Welcome Christmas concerts. Every year VocalEssence presents a varied, wonderful exploration of music for… Read More →
VocalEssence is opening its 54th season with the music of Felix Mendelssohn and his equally talented, but lesser known sister, Fanny. Join Philip Brunelle and special guest soloists, Maria Jette… Read More →
This program will explore styles of singing from around the world. With special guest Moira Smiley, renowned folk singer, VocalEssence artistic director Philip Brunelle will engage the audience as they… Read More →
VocalEssence is beginning its 55th season, Founder and Artistic Director Philip Brunelle will present a look at the October 29 opening concert, VocalEssence and the St. Olaf Choir, with guest… Read More →
Founder and Artistic Director Philip Brunelle will present a class on hope and a look at the music that will be featured at Hope Renewed, the closing concert of the… Read More →
Benny Andersson, of ABBA fame, composed a musical blending Sweden and Minnesota in a very moving way. This class will present the musical, its history and music performed by Kathryn… Read More →
VocalEssence joins forces with a collective of Twin Cities-based artists presenting songs and stories centering on pivotal figures and landmark events of the Civil Rights Movement. Associate Conductor G. Phillip… Read More →
Sir James MacMillan Sir James MacMillan, the leading British composer, will be in the Twin Cities for a week of concerts of his music. Renowned for his choral music Sir… Read More →
Sarojini Naidu's poetry and Shruthi Rajasekar's music chronicles the Indian Independence Movement and a vision of unity for all residents in guiding our world's future. The work brings choir, orchestra,… Read More →
