Exquisite, moving, and remarkable are words that have been used to describe the VocalEssence Dreams of the Fallen concert on Sunday, October 11 at the O’Shaughnessy, performed by the VocalEssence… Read More →
There is a group of young professionals in the Twin Cities who envision a world where choral music resonates with all people. And while they pursue a broad range of… Read More →
Join VocalEssence Artistic Director and Founder Philip Brunelle and Associate Artistic Director G. Phillip Shoultz, III, for a special reception and preview of the upcoming VocalEssence Season. In addition, enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Schmitt Music Headquarters. The reception will include drinks and light hors d’oeuvres. VocalEssence 2026-2027 Season Preview Thursday, July 23, 2026…
The 2024-2025 Season opened 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 as…
Based on Vilhelm Moberg’s “The Emigrant Novels” BENNY ANDERSSON BJÖRN ULVAEUS LARS RUDOLFSON English Lyrics by Björn Ulvaeus and Herbert Kretzmer Licensed by Charlotta Teaterproduktion KB Kathryn Rupp, Kristina Evan Tyler Wilson, Karl Oskar G. Phillip Shoultz, III, Robert Clara Osowski, Ulrika Robin Helgen, Fina Kajsa Ben Brunnette, Arvid (Farmhand at Nybacken) Andy McCullough, Danjel…
The story of Kristina and Karl Oskar has been shared through the decades since Vilhelm Moberg first wrote The Emigrants in 1949, first appearing in musical form in 1995. Shortly after Kristina från Duvemåla premiered in Sweden, VocalEssence (then Plymouth Music Series) brought the concert version to Minneapolis and Lindström–where much of the story is…
July 1, 2024 by Chloe Rabinowitz | Broadway World https://www.broadwayworld.com/minneapolis/article/VocalEssence-Unveils-Concerts-For-2024-2025-Season-Seasons-Of-Song-20240701 Featuring works by Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Sir James MacMillan. VocalEssence, one of the world’s premier choral music organizations,… Read More →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jennifer Weismann 612-716-0556 jennifer@owl-marketing.com VOCALESSENCE ANNOUNCES CONCERTS FOR 2024-202525 “SEASONS OF SONG” 56th season has choral music in all its moods: reverent, exuberant, and righteous MINNEAPOLIS—June… Read More →
On Sunday, January 28, 2024, the VocalEssence Singers Of This Age joined a consortium of choirs from around the Twin Cities in a song share celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park. The mood was festive as songs were sung in myriad languages and ensembles positioned all around the space…
December 16, 2023 by Rob Hubbard | Special to the Star Tribune https://www.startribune.com/review-vocalessence-and-bach-society-of-mn-make-beautiful-music-together-in-christmas-concert/600328759/ The two talented sets of musicians collaborated on three cantatas from J.S. Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio.” Ask leaders… Read More →
by Steve Marsh Mpls.St.Paul Magazine | May 7, 2022 https://mspmag.com/arts-and-culture/police-drummer-stewart-copeland-vocalessence/ The Police drummer Stewart Copeland is in St. Paul this weekend for the regional premiere of his new chorale piece inspired… Read More →
by NHL Public Relations @PR_NHL December 16, 2021 https://www.nhl.com/news/2022-winter-classic-to-celebrate-state-of-hockey/c-329066106 U.S. women’s Olympic team will be named; eight pond hockey rinks part of outdoor game NEW YORK — Minnesota’s exalted status as the… Read More →
Artistic Director Philip Brunelle and Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz, III are hard at work this month preparing for a multitude of upcoming performances. Philip Brunelle The month of February… Read More →
When the “shelter at home” paradigm began back in March, VESOTA sprang into action with their “Sounds Of Hope” videos, spreading compassion through individual performances on social media when we… Read More →
We asked Artistic Director Philip Brunelle what past concert brings him joy during this topsy turvy time and below is his response. “Obviously, out of hundreds of concerts it is… Read More →
