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  • Philip Brunelle, conductor, looks into the camera smiling with his hands open and near his face. Photo Credit: Anna Min

Two Performances

Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 4 PM
Larson Hall, American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 7 PM
Larson Hall, American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

For 55 years, Philip Brunelle has been at the helm of VocalEssence, and now he is celebrating another milestone—his 80th Birthday—with no plans of slowing down! In honor of this monumental occasion, we will perform some of Philip’s favorite works from the past 55 years. Join us as we go down memory lane, rediscovering music of beloved composers, including Dominick Argento, Stephen Paulus, John Rutter, Libby Larsen, Melanie DeMore, Eric Whitacre, and more, all in the beautiful and intimate setting of Larson Hall at the American Swedish Institute.

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Image Gallery

  • Person in a tuxedo holding a baton and conducting. Photo Credit: Katie Jeanne Photography
    Philip Brunelle conducting. Photo Credit: Katie Jeanne Photography
  • People dressed in black look up at the camera. Photo Credit: Bruce Silcox
    VocalEssence Ensemble Singers 2022-23. Photo Credit: Bruce Silcox
  • Conductor wearing black tuxedo in front of singers holding black folders and wearing black clothes. Photo Credit: Bruce Silcox
    Philip Brunelle conducts the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers. Photo Credit: Bruce Silcox
  • Person in black tuxedo conducting
    Philip Brunelle conducts at Northrop. Photo Credit: Tony Nelson Photography
  • Philip Brunelle conducting the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers. Photo Credit: Bruce Silcox
    Philip Brunelle conducting the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers. Photo Credit: Bruce Silcox