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  • A postage stamp printed in red featuring an image of a woman and an apple tree with the words “Kristina from Duvemala” in Swedish and 15 cents with a black ink circle stamp that says, “TAYLORS FALLS MINN. JUN 25 1860.”

    OLLI Class: The Concert Version of the Musical Kristina

    Plymouth Congregational Church 1919 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 Rupp and Clara Osowski, two of the leading soloists, with Philip Brunelle, VocalEssence Artistic Director and founder, as emcee and pianist. In order to sign…  Read More →

  • A postage stamp printed in red featuring an image of a woman and an apple tree with the words “Kristina from Duvemala” in Swedish and 15 cents with a black ink circle stamp that says, “TAYLORS FALLS MINN. JUN 25 1860.”

    Pre-Concert Event: Immigrant Experiences

    Benson Great Hall, Bethel University 3900 Bethel Dr, Arden Hills, MN, United States

    The 2024-2025 Season opens with The Concert Version of the Musical Kristina, which brings the listener on a journey of hope and heartbreak through the eyes of Swedish immigrants, Kristina Nilsson and her family, brought to life by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, the legendary songwriters of ABBA. Kristina’s experiences of love, loss, and hope resonate…  Read More →

  • Adult Vintage Voices members wearing white shirts, black pants standing, and spring colored scarves in a row and smiling. Photo Credit: Trillium Woods Staff

    VocalEssence Vintage Voices—Trillium Woods: A Season for Gratitude, Love, and Peace

    Trillium Woods 5855 Cheshire Pkwy North, Plymouth, MN, United States

    Autumn can be a time of thanksgiving, of homecoming, and of remembering the people, places, and things that we love most. The winter holiday season that soon follows can be a time of reflection, stillness, and staying close to the people, places, and things you love most. These seasons can also be a time of…  Read More →

    Free
  • Adult Vintage Voices members wearing white shirts with colorful stoles and black pants standing in rows and smiling on an auditorium stage. Photo Credit: Novelli Jurado, Novart Media

    VocalEssence Vintage Voices—Sabathani: Love Is…

    Sabathani Community Center Auditorium 310 East 38th Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Love takes many forms depending on the context and who it is shared between. Love has been present since the inception of this choir and partnership between VocalEssence and Sabathani, now celebrating 10 years together! Our shared mission of providing older adults in the community a chance to use music and singing as the vehicle…  Read More →

    Free
  • Adult Vintage Voices members wearing colorful shirts and black pants standing in a row and smiling standing in front of bright green trees and grass. Photo Credit: Novelli Jurado, Novart Media

    VocalEssence Vintage Voices—Keystone: Embracing Life’s Journey

    Auditorium, Merriam Park Recreation Center 2000 St. Anthony Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    As we journey through life, we encounter many ups and downs along the way, taking in stride the good, the bad, and everything in between. Autumn can be a time of thanksgiving, of homecoming, and of remembering the people, places, and things that we love most. This heartfelt program features a variety of songs, poems,…  Read More →

    Free
  • VocalEssence singers wearing black and multicolored stoles perform on stage for the annual WITNESS concert. Photo Credit: Kyndell Harkness

    OLLI Class: WITNESS: Eyes Still on the Prize

    Plymouth Congregational Church 1919 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    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 Shoultz, III will lead a lively and fascinating presentation bringing this legacy alive. In order to sign up for this session, you must be a…  Read More →