Lesser-known works give a more complete view of the famed composer’s wide-ranging talent. By WILLIAM RANDALL BEARD, Special to the Star Tribune For 18 years, VocalEssence’s annual Witness concerts have…  Read More →

By Rob Hubbard, Pioneer Press Fresh or familiar? How do you like your holiday arts offerings? Do you prefer to wrap yourself in a warm, comfortable collection of memories or…  Read More →

The show featured a world premiere that had no holiday connection, but was intense and heartfelt. By William Randall Beard, Special to the Star Tribune This year’s installment of VocalEssence’s…  Read More →

BY ROB HUBBARD Pioneer Press If it weren’t for Felix Mendelssohn, you may never have heard of Johann Sebastian Bach. Had the relatively obscure Bach not been extolled so avidly…  Read More →

"Twins fans at the Metrodome weren't the only ones in downtown Minneapolis singing "Alleluia" on Sunday afternoon. The Twin Cities' foremost professional choir, VocalEssence, was making a joyful noise blocks…  Read More →

"VocalEssence opened its season on Sunday at Orchestra Hall with "American Voices," a celebration of American choral music. And it was a celebration indeed. No one is better in this…  Read More →