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VocalEssence serves up fresh Christmas music by Minnesota composers
By Terry Blain Special to the Star Tribune DECEMBER 5, 2017 — 11:12 AM http://www.startribune.com/vocalessence-serves-up-fresh-christmas-music-by-minnesota-composers/462093203/ Musically speaking, Christmas can be an excuse for endless stuck-in-a-loop recycling. Concerts are packed with… Read More →
VocalEssence offers a sweet, homegrown holiday sampler
By ROB HUBBARD | Special to the Pioneer Press PUBLISHED: December 3, 2017 at 4:53 pm | UPDATED: December 3, 2017 at 5:15 pm http://www.twincities.com/2017/12/03/vocalessence-offers-a-sweet-homegrown-holiday-sampler/ When the Minnesota Orchestra and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra were… Read More →
Mortals & Angels
It’s time for another mashup of Minnesota musical genres, as Minnesotan choral legends VocalEssence and bluegrass quintet Monroe Crossing team up for a new recording, Mortals & Angels: A Bluegrass… Read More →
Where in the World are the Conductors – November 2017
Following the very successful and sold out Bach & Bluegrass Jamboree performance, Artistic Director Philip Brunelle and Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III led performers in recording selections to be included… Read More →
Where in the World are the Conductors – October 2017
Artistic Director Philip Brunelle is presently in Seoul, South Korea conducting an all-American concert with one of Korea’s finest professional choirs, the Ansan City Choir. Included in the program is… Read More →
Finlandia Hymn – Sibelius, Jean / Finlandia Forever (2017-2018)
Horloge, Tais-Toi – Saariaho, Kaija / Finlandia Forever (2017-2018)
Three Piae Cantiones Songs – Kortekangas, Olli / Finlandia Forever (2017-2018)
In the shade of the willow – Rautavaara, Einojuhani / Finlandia Forever (2017-2018)
VocalEssence marks ‘Finnish miracle’ with choral music, folk fiddling
Review: VocalEssence and Osmo Vänskä on clarinet teamed up for a powerful concert. By Michael Anthony Special to the Star Tribune Posted 9/25/17 — 1:33 PM People speak of “the Finnish… Read More →
Where in the World Are the Conductors – September 2017
A wonderful month ahead with lots of music-making! The first rehearsals have begun for the VocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers. Osmo Vänskä comes to rehearsal next week as the Ensemble… Read More →
Where in the World are the Conductors – August 2017
Philip Brunelle, Artistic Director & Founder July and August have definitely been ‘music months’ for me. July began with many planning meetings for the coming season and the first week… Read More →
VocalEssence Announces Season Lineup for Extraordinary 49th Year
CONTACT: Jennifer Weismann 612-716-0556 Jennifer@owl-marketing.com VOCALESSENCE ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR EXTRAORDINARY 49TH YEAR Stellar artistic performances, unique educational programming, and enriching community engagement on track for Twin Cities choral organization’s 2017-2018… Read More →
North Star State Talent Takes Center Stage at Free ‘Welcome to Minneapolis’ Concert
Free event in celebration of ACDA conference will feature work from major Minnesota choral artists, composers, and a Garrison Keillor sing-along—March 7 MINNEAPOLIS—FEBRUARY 28, 2017—The best way to say welcome… Read More →