Name: Concert: Philip’s Favorites II, May 3
Start: 2025-05-03T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-05-03T17:30:00-05:00
Location: Larson Hall, American Swedish Institute

“Incredible music flawlessly presented and deeply moving. I would come to a performance of Philip’s Additional Favorites every year.”
—Philip’s Favorites Audience Member

Back by popular demand! VocalEssence Founder and Artistic Director Philip Brunelle has more favorite pieces—along with the stories behind the music—from the past 56 years to share. Join the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and special guest violinist, Michael Sutton, as we travel down memory lane. Rediscover music of beloved composers all in the beautiful and intimate setting of Larson Hall at the American Swedish Institute.

Additional performance:
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 4 PM

PERFORMERS

VocalEssence Ensemble Singers
Michael Sutton, violin
Casey Rafn, piano
Philip Brunelle, conductor

PROGRAM

Coming Soon

THINGS TO KNOW

• VocalEssence has commissioned more than 350 works over the past 56 years from both established and emerging composers. Many of the composers commissioned have been present at the premiere to offer performance insights to the singers and to share information about their works.

• Philip Brunelle and many of the commissioned composers have developed life-long friendships not only with composers from Minnesota, but others around the world as well.

• Check out Philip Brunelle’s Musical Moments to learn more about many of the different composers and their pieces that have been performed by VocalEssence throughout the past 56 years. Click the button below to learn more.

MUSICAL MOMENTS

LISTEN

Click on the button below to enjoy last year’s performance of Philip’s Favorites.

Philip’s Favorites

Image Gallery

Philip Brunelle conducting. Photo Credit: Katie Jeanne Photography
VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, Photo Credit: Bruce Silcox
VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, conducted by Philip Brunelle, perform. Photo Credit: Bruce Silcox
VocalEssence Ensemble Singers perform. Photo Credit: Bruce Silcox

VocalEssence Ensemble Singers perform. Photo Credit: Bruce Silcox
VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, conducted by Philip Brunelle, perform. Photo Credit: Bruce Silcox
Philip Brunelle conducts at Northrop. Photo Credit: Tony Nelson Photography
Philip Brunelle conducts the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers. Photo Credit: Bruce Silcox

Details

Date:: May 3
Time:: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Cost:: $45
Event Categories:: Concerts, Ticketed Event

Venue

: Larson Hall, American Swedish Institute
: 2600 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55407 United States + Google Map
Phone: 612-871-4907
: View Venue Website

VocalEssence

Concert: Philip’s Favorites II, May 3

May 3 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | $45

PERFORMERS

PROGRAM

THINGS TO KNOW

LISTEN

Image Gallery

Details

Venue

Concert Venue:

Larson Hall, American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis