Philip Brunelle
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- Classical work by Dominick Argento honors his late wife
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.
- Minnesota's choral tradition alive and well
Minnesota has often been called the choral center of the U.S. The state is filled not only with church and school choirs, but also professional choirs with reputations that extend beyond Minnesota's borders. This is a busy time for many of those choirs as they get ready for their season-opening concerts this month…but missing for the second year is one of the best-known choruses in the state.
- Choral World Symposium in the Twin Cities
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.
- Finland's Spirit: Rautavaara
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.
- Meet the Composer - Randall Davidson in residence
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.
- Philip Brunelle on Paul Bunyan operetta by Benjamin Britten and W. H. Auden
Minnesota conductor and organist Philip Brunelle shares how the musical Paul Bunyan was created.
- Saint Paul Sunday Morning: Dale Warland Chamber Singers, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra String Section, and Phillip Brunelle
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.
- Saint Paul Sunday Morning: Layton "Skip" James & Philip Brunelle
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.
- Forum: "Mother of Us All" panel discussion
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.
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