February 28, 2008 - MPR’s Karl Gehrke meets with American composer Dominick Argento at his Minneapolis home to discuss his work “Evensong: Of Love and Angels," commissioned by Washington Cathedral Choral Society. Argento wrote the piece for his deceased wife, Carolyn, and considers it his most meaningful work.
August 2, 2002 - MPR’s Brandt Williams reports on some of the best singers in the world heading to Minnesota, as the Twin Cities hosts the triennial World Choral Symposium. It's the first time the event has ever been held in the U.S. For a week, over a thousand singers, from more than 50 countries will attend workshops and perform numerous free concerts.
March 12, 1999 - MPR’s Vaughn Ormseth takes a look at Einojuhani Rautavaara, one of Finland’s best-loved composers. Rautavaara has come to Minnesota with new work, "Finlands Spirit: Rautavaara." The premiere is sponsored by the Plymouth Music series, in collaboration with the University of Minnesota and St. Olaf College.
May 12, 1997 - MPR’s John Biewen profiles local composer Randall Davidson and the work of connecting artist with communities. For Davidson, that includes projects involving Hmong community and life stories of St. Paul public housing residents.
December 20, 1981 - Saint Paul Sunday Morning presents a Christmas program with commentary by host Bill McGlaughlin and performances by the Dale Warland Chamber Singers, members of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra string section, and Phillip Brunelle.
April 19, 1981 - On this special Easter program, Layton "Skip" James and Philip Brunelle meet with Saint Paul Sunday Morning’s Bill McGlaughlin in the St. Paul Cathedral. Program includes commentary by host and interview segments. Organ music is highlighted.
February 1, 1978 - Minnesota Public Radio music announcer Bill Parker moderates a panel discussion and listener call-in on Gertrude Stein and Virgil Thomson's “The Mother of Us All”, preceding the opening night of the Minnesota Opera production.