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Classical Minnesota Public Radio presents St. Paul's Cathedral Choir at the Cathedral of Saint Paul
Event to broadcast on June 24 with Pipedreams host Michael Barone
March 18, 2008
WHAT: St. Paul's Cathedral Choir of London, the world-renowned choir of men and boys
WHEN: Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 7:45 p.m.
WHERE: The Cathedral of Saint Paul, 239 Selby Ave, St. Paul
TICKETS: $39, $34 and $29; MPR members receive a discount. Contact the Fitzgerald Theater box office at 651-290-1221 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting March 18.
TUNE IN: St. Paul's Cathedral Choir will be broadcast Tuesday night on Classical Minnesota Public Radio stations throughout the region, including KSJN 99.5 FM in the Twin Cities, with host Michael Barone of American Public Media's Pipedreams
Minnesota Public Radio presents the world-renowned choir of men and boys from England, the St. Paul's Cathedral Choir of London, at the Cathedral of Saint Paul on June 24, 2008. The event takes place in cooperation with the Twin Cities chapter of the American Guild of Organists, in conjunction of the biennial AGO national convention, which takes place in the Twin Cities June 21–29.
Director Andrew Carwood leads an ensemble of 33 singers in a diverse program spanning several centuries of British cathedral music. The St. Paul's Cathedral Choir is the third English choir to be presented by MPR in recent years, with sold-out performances of the Westminster Cathedral Choir and King's College Choir setting the stage—or altar, as it were—for another fine evening of sacred music.
About St. Paul's Cathedral Choir
Founded in 1127 by Bishop Richard de Belmeis, St. Paul's Cathedral Choir has long been celebrated for its authentic evocation of ancient monastic prayers. Nine centuries after its first performance at St. Paul's Cathedral in London, the choir continues to inspire and entertain audiences the world over.
About the Cathedral School
St. Paul's Cathedral Choir's 30 student choristers are selected by audition and rehearse twice a day at the Cathedral School. In addition to completing their regular academic studies and sporting activities, these talented young singers are also required to study piano and one other instrument, ensuring a level of discipline and musicianship unrivaled by any choral academy in the world.
For more information about St. Paul's Cathedral Choir and the Cathedral School, visit www.stpauls.co.uk. Visit http://pipedreams.publicradio.org/events/ago2008/ for more information on AGO-related events around the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
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Jennifer Haugh
Minnesota Public Radio
651-290-1369
jhaugh@mpr.org
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