The SPCO Concert Library
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The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Don't miss our SPCO Spotlight every Friday at 11 a.m. Experience amazing performances by The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra at Ordway Concert Hall, recorded by Classical MPR.
Program Schedule
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SPCO hosts Spirited Strings event for families
This weekend the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra presents a free event for families called Spirited Strings, in which storytelling and music go hand in hand. Hear the violin, viola and cello in a new version of 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears.' Crafts, games and other activities will be available, too.
Handel's Messiah with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
The holiday season would not be complete without Handel's 'Messiah.' Listen live at 2 p.m. Sunday as the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra is joined by the Singers, an international cast of soloists and conductor Jeanette Sorrell, the founder of Apollo's Fire, for this holiday spectacular.
SPCO performers to get all proceeds from Thursday's Musician Appreciation Concert
In recent years, the musicians of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra have tackled many new challenges. To recognize their efforts, the orchestra will hold a Musician Appreciation Concert on Thursday night, featuring the orchestra's artistic director and principal violin, Kyu-Young Kim.
Classical Holiday Programming Schedule
A day-by-day guide to all of our special holiday programming for the 2018 season.
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Listen live: Jeremy Denk explores Beethoven's 'Emperor Concerto' with the SPCO
Jeremy Denk plays one of his favorite pieces, Beethoven's 'Emperor Concerto,' this weekend with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. Find out why the pianist loves the work so much and hear his performance Saturday night during Classical MPR's live broadcast of the SPCO's season-opening concert.
From Bach to Beat Box puts classical music through a cross-genre grinder
From Bach to Beat Box is an ambitious project that involves tossing the music of J.S. Bach into a hungry arena of performers, including rapper Terrell Woods (aka Carnage the Executioner), folk-classical string duo the OK Factor, and the classically trained jazz pianist Samuel Rosenstone. It's the latest creation of Mischa Santora's Minneapolis Music Company.
Bobby McFerrin returns to Minnesota with his Voicestra for 8 shows
For the first time since 2014, much-beloved former Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra artistic partner and international pop star Bobby McFerrin returns to Minnesota with his ensemble Voicestra for eight performances at the Dakota in Minneapolis.
Simple Symphony and Fancy Fiddling with the SPCO and Hannah Lash
This Saturday at 8 p.m., join Alison Young on Classical MPR for our live broadcast of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, featuring compositions by American composer Hannah Lash, Igor Stravinsky and more.
New Classical Tracks: Patricia Kopatchinskaja and the SPCO win a Grammy with Schubert
Violinist and Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Artistic Partner Patricia Kopatchinskaja won a Grammy with the ensemble for their recording, 'Schubert: Death and the Maiden.'
Patricia Kopatchinskaja explores musical fragments with the SPCO
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra performed with artistic partner Patricia Kopatchinskaja in a program that explored the mystery behind various incomplete musical fragments as well as music from their Grammy-winning album, Schubert's 'Death and the Maiden' Quartet.
Voices of Spring programming calendar
Here's a calendar with all of the Voices of Spring programming for April.
Listen to Handel's 'Messiah' on Easter Sunday with the SPCO
Join Alison Young in celebrating Easter with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's performance of Handel's 'Messiah,' a piece who's message continues to resonate nearly 300 years later.
Jonathan Biss returns for more Beethoven with the SPCO
Pianist Jonathan Biss is back in St. Paul for a sort of Beethoven banquet with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, with four concerts that begin Thursday and culminate Saturday night with a live broadcast on Classical Minnesota Public Radio.
2018 classical Grammy winners
Besides the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's win for best chamber/small ensemble performance, here are the other 2018 Grammy winners for classical-related recordings, as presented Sunday by the Recording Academy.
New Classical Tracks: Dennis Russell Davies explores old and new on 'Now, and Then'
Conductor Dennis Russell Davies challenges the definition of what you might think of as old and new music on his new recording, 'Now, and Then.' Be sure to check out the extended podcast to hear him talk about his stint with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and his friendship with composer Aaron Copland.
Former SPCO conductor Zukerman filling in for disgraced Dutoit
Pinchas Zukerman, the former conductor of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, will fill in on a U.S. tour for renowned conductor Charles Dutoit, who's facing sexual assault allegations that span decades, according to the New York Times.
Regional Spotlight: Countertenor John Holiday
A number of seasons ago the SPCO hired countertenor John Holiday for its annual 'Messiah' performances. He's back. Holiday joins Steve Staruch in the studio.