CONCERT: Four Saints in Three Acts

Goodale Theater at The Cowles Center 528 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Called “ebullient, grand and unusual” and “a high camp masterpiece” by critics, Four Saints in Three Acts changed American opera when it premiered in 1934. Set in 16th-century Spain, the playfully humorous Four Saints traces the lives of saints on Earth through a witty libretto by Gertrude Stein and a stunning score by Pulitzer Prize-winning…  Read More

$20 – $30

CONCERT: Four Saints in Three Acts

Goodale Theater at The Cowles Center 528 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Called “ebullient, grand and unusual” and “a high camp masterpiece” by critics, Four Saints in Three Acts changed American opera when it premiered in 1934. Set in 16th-century Spain, the playfully humorous Four Saints traces the lives of saints on Earth through a witty libretto by Gertrude Stein and a stunning score by Pulitzer Prize-winning…  Read More

$20 – $30

CONCERT: Four Saints in Three Acts

Goodale Theater at The Cowles Center 528 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Called “ebullient, grand and unusual” and “a high camp masterpiece” by critics, Four Saints in Three Acts changed American opera when it premiered in 1934. Set in 16th-century Spain, the playfully humorous Four Saints traces the lives of saints on Earth through a witty libretto by Gertrude Stein and a stunning score by Pulitzer Prize-winning…  Read More

$20 – $30

TOUR: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain, Detroit Lakes

Historic Holmes Theatre 806 Summit Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States

Supported by an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Northern Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past…  Read More

TOUR: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain, Mora

Paradise Theatre 237 Union St S, Mora, MN, United States

Supported by an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Northern Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past…  Read More

TOUR: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain, Bigfork

Edge Center for the Arts 101 Second Avenue, Bigfork, MN, United States

Supported by an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Northern Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past…  Read More

$12 – $24

CONCERT: Listeners’ Choice LIVE

Ordway Concert Hall 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Hear your favorite choral pieces performed live by VocalEssence! In partnership with Classical Minnesota Public Radio’s Choral Stream (heard nationally on YourClassical.org), VocalEssence will perform a countdown of the top 15 a cappella and piano-accompanied choral pieces, voted on by you and listeners from all 50 states. Will number one be Aaron Copland’s “Simple Gifts,”…  Read More

$20 – $40

CONCERT: Listeners’ Choice LIVE

Ordway Concert Hall 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Hear your favorite choral pieces performed live by VocalEssence! In partnership with Classical Minnesota Public Radio’s Choral Stream (heard nationally on YourClassical.org), VocalEssence will perform a countdown of the top 15 a cappella and piano-accompanied choral pieces, voted on by you and listeners from all 50 states. Will number one be Aaron Copland’s “Simple Gifts,”…  Read More

$20 – $40

FAMILY CONCERT: VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! Community Concert 2016

Ordway Concert Hall 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Experience the music of our southern neighbors at a multi-generational fiesta! Prominent Mexican composers work as composers-in-residence with school choirs, community choruses, and VocalEssence to bring the sounds of Mexico to Minnesota. Join us for a family-friendly, bilingual music celebration! Featuring: Longfellow Alternative High School (Carnegie Hall Lullaby Project Partner), Minneapolis Folwell School, Performing Arts Magnet,…  Read More

Free

FAMILY CONCERT: VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! Community Concert 2016

Ordway Concert Hall 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Experience the music of our southern neighbors at a multi-generational fiesta! Prominent Mexican composers work as composers-in-residence with school choirs, community choruses, and VocalEssence to bring the sounds of Mexico to Minnesota. Join us for a family-friendly, bilingual music celebration! Featuring: Champlin Park High School, Champlin Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Minneapolis Northport Elementary School,…  Read More

Free

CONCERT: The Voyage

Central Lutheran Church 333 South 12th Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Advance sales for this event are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 2:30 PM on Sunday, October 16. As a chill hits the air, wrap yourself in the warm sounds of choral music and recall times when the kindness of others created a path out of…  Read More

$20 – $40

VocalEssence 48th Season Subscription

Orchestra Hall 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, United States

Our 48th Season will inspire you and expand your choral horizons, with soul-stirring premieres, distinguished collaborations, and guest artists that are sure to delight and surprise. Learn more about this season’s concerts and events below; you can also browse the 2016-2017 Season Brochure below, use our Searchable Calendar to find performances by date, and read about our Ticket…  Read More

CONCERT: Welcome Christmas, Apple Valley

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN, United States

Advance ticket sales for this event are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door beginning at 6:30 PM. Journey to Bethlehem this Christmas to experience the wonder and awe of the nativity with Conrad Susa’s Carols & Lullabies. This playfully charming setting of the Christmas story weaves in music…  Read More

$20

CONCERT: Welcome Christmas, Roseville

Roseville Lutheran Church 1215 Roselawn Ave. W., Roseville, MN, United States

ADVANCE TICKET SALES FOR THIS EVENT ARE NOW CLOSED. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR BEGINNING AT 6:30 PM. Journey to Bethlehem this Christmas to experience the wonder and awe of the nativity with Conrad Susa’s Carols & Lullabies. This playfully charming setting of the Christmas story weaves in music…  Read More

$20 – $30

FAMILY CONCERT: Star of Wonder, 9:30 AM

Plymouth Congregational Church 1919 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

ADVANCE TICKET SALES FOR THIS EVENT ARE NOW CLOSED. TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR BEGINNING AT 9:00 AM. Clap, wiggle and sing along to your favorite carols at our 45-minute family holiday concert. Sit up close and experience the wonder of choral singing (maybe even for the first time). Pillows,…  Read More