Alternatives to Messiah: A Survey of Handel Oratorios

Today, we’re playing the oratorios by Handel that aren’t so well known or performed so often: Israel in Egypt, Solomon, Saul and Alexander’s Feast.

Dec 2, 2012

Lesser-Known Choral Beethoven

On this edition of The Choral Mix, Kent Tritle showcases the best of choral Beethoven: works ranging from the majestic Ninth Symphony to his less familiar early cantatas.

Nov 25, 2012

Choral Cornucopia

On this Choral Mix, we give thanks for choral music. We spin classics of Haydn and Mendelssohn, a thankful work from Eric Whitacre and a new release of the great Polish composer Henr... Nov 18, 2012

Musical Americana

Traditional early American tunes, reflections on shape-note singing culture and a contemporary musical compositions honoring the tenth anniversary of 9/11 frame this episode.

Nov 11, 2012

Contemplative Works by Fauré & Pärt

Every so often on The Choral Mix we want to hear the great choral masterworks from start to finish. Today on the show, we hear Fauré’s Requiem, plus works by Arvo Pärt.

Nov 4, 2012

Choral Thrillers for All Saints Day

Today on The Choral Mix, a spooky assortment of choral thrillers, including works that portray ghosts and demons, and a setting of Edgar Allen Poe.

Oct 28, 2012

When Music is About Music

Choral composers through the ages have set texts about music. Today's show shows how, with odes to St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music, and settings of the Psalm 150.

Oct 21, 2012

Choral Sounds from NYC Composers

This week on the Mix, we explore the variety and diversity styles and sounds from the city's composers, ranging from Ned Rorem and David Lang to Nico Muhly and Philip Glass.

Oct 14, 2012

Tygers and Lambs

This week's show opens with a creatures' chorus celebrating Saint Francis of Assisi's Feast Day. Host Kent Tritle offers some poems and settings referencing God and creation.

Oct 7, 2012

A Folk Celebration

Folk music has served as inspiration to almost every composer in history. On this week's Choral Mix, the music of Bartók along with works by Aaron Copland, Mark O'Connor, John Rutter and Veljo Tormis.

Sep 30, 2012