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John Rutter in a red vest plays an upright piano in a bright, cozy room, with sheet music and personal items scattered nearby.
VocalEssence

An Afternoon with John Rutter

Sat Jan 17, 2026 1pm

Cathedral of Saint Paul

~1 hour 30 minutes without intermission

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Join VocalEssence as we celebrate John Rutter's 80th birthday with an unforgettable afternoon of choral beauty. Sit back and revel in the magnificent sights and sounds of the Cathedral of Saint Paul as Rutter conducts the VocalEssence Chorus and Ensemble Singers and chamber orchestra in his best-loved choral gems. The program features the Midwest premiere of I’ll make me a world, his latest masterwork inspired by James Weldon Johnson's poem “The Creation.”

Performers:

John Rutter, guest conductor

VocalEssence Chorus

VocalEssence Ensemble Singers

Audrey Lane-Getaz, soloist

G. Phillip Shoultz, III, soloist

Chamber Orchestra

Philip Brunelle, conductor

Please note: The Orchestra Hall Box Office is pleased to provide ticket services for this event. The Minnesota Orchestra does not perform on this program. All artists, programs, prices, dates and times are subject to change. Prices listed include a non-discountable $4.50 facility fee. Contact Us

VocalEssence

Accessibility Services

  • Wheelchair & Accessible Seating
Presented at

Cathedral of Saint Paul

239 Selby Ave
St. Paul, MN 55102