Upcoming events.
A Noteworthy Evening
You're Invited!
Join Borealis Chamber Artists for an unforgettable evening of cocktails, dinner, and a sing-along with friends at our first-ever fundraising event! Enjoy the stunning surroundings of Glensheen Mansion (3300 London Road, Duluth) on Wednesday, September 10, from 5:30 to 9:30 PM. Celebrate with us as we raise support for our upcoming season of beautiful music.
Of Courts and Cathedrals
A dazzling evening featuring guest artist Shelly Gruskin (recorder) and the return of violinist Gloria Ferry Brennan. Works by Wilhelmine von Bayreuth, Johann Gottlieb Graun, and Antonio Vivaldi conjure the elegance of royal courts and the majesty of sacred spaces.
Messiah Singalong
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 – 7:00 PM | Free Sing-Along at Mitchell Auditorium
A beloved tradition returns. Join us for our free community sing-along of Handel’s Messiah.
Messiah Performance
Sunday, December 21, 2025 – 1:00 PM | Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary
A beloved tradition returns. Join us for our free community sing-along on Tuesday, then experience the full power of our annual Messiah performance in one of Duluth’s most resonant sacred spaces.
Beethoven and Schubert
Friday, February 6, 2026 – 7:30 PM | Pilgrim Congregational Church
Intimate, expressive, and full of life—this program features Schubert’sTrout Quintet alongside Beethoven’s Cello Sonata in A Major. A winter evening of chamber music at its finest.
Mass for the Endangered
Saturday, May 23, 2026 – 7:30 PM | Mitchell Auditorium, The College of St. Scholastica
Sarah Kirkland Snider’s powerful contemporary work serves as a hymn for the voiceless and a requiem for the not-yet-gone. A musical call to action for the Earth and its fragile beauty.
Latin American Baroque
Unveil the hidden treasures of the Latin American Baroque in this captivating concert featuring rarely heard masterpieces. Immerse yourself in a vibrant tapestry where European influences intertwine with indigenous rhythms and melodies. The program showcases the playful spirit of the era, guided by Craig Russell, an expert in this rarely-heard corner of classical music. This concert promises a captivating exploration of a unique chapter in musical history. Prepare to be surprised and delighted by this vibrant musical adventure!
The Little Match Girl
Come experience a captivating performance of David Lang's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, "The Little Match Girl Passion." This innovative work reimagines the heartbreaking Hans Christian Andersen story through a contemporary lens. Lang weaves together elements of Bach's St. Matthew Passion, creating a powerful connection between the suffering of the young match girl and the sacrifice of Jesus in Christianity. Prepare to be moved by this evocative composition along with works by Johannes Brahms and Taylor Scott Davis.
Messiah
On Sunday, December 22nd at 1pm, Borealis Chamber Artists will perform the entirety of Handel’s Messiah at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary. This concert is a part of the Cathedral Music Series. To attend the event, we invite audience members to reserve their tickets and suggest a $10 donation to the music series. Come take part in this holiday tradition and celebrate the coming Christmas season with Handel’s timeless masterpiece.
Women of Note
This concert shines a spotlight on the brilliance of women composers, both past and present. Rediscover the works of Clara Schumann, a pioneer of the Romantic era, and the captivating melodies of Fanny Mendelssohn, the overshadowed sister of Felix, but arguably the better composer and musician. Journey through the 20th and 21st centuries with the evocative compositions of Libby Larsen, the lush Romanticism of Amy Beach, and the captivating music of Duluth’s own, Wendy Durrwachter. Prepare to be inspired by these talented women who defied limitations and left their mark on the world of classical music.
Performers include: Sarah Lawrence, Cal Metts, Betsy Husby, Jessica Schroeder, Patrick Russell, and Gloria Ferry-Brennan.
Path of Miracles
Borealis Chamber Artists presents Joby Talbot’s Path of Miracles, an hour long choral work emulating the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.
Path of Miracles
Borealis Chamber Artists presents Joby Talbot’s Path of Miracles, an hour long choral work emulating the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.
Sweet Bird
Handel’s Sweet Bird, and Bach’s Sonata No. 4
Join us at the beautiful Pilgrim Congregational Church in Duluth on February 18 at 3 pm as the Borealis Chamber Artists present a concert highlighting George Frideric Handel's Sweet Bird and Johann Sebastian Bach's Sonata No. 4. In this performance, accomplished soloists explore the stylistic nuances of these compositions.
The concert opens with Handel's "Sweet Bird," featuring soprano soloist Tasha Kapp, with Brian Kapp on keyboard and Melanie Sever on flute. Transitioning to Bach's Sonata No. 4, the spotlight shifts to Erin Aldridge on the violin, with Patrick Russell on harpsichord. The deliberate juxtaposition of Handel's vocal and instrumental textures with Bach's sonata fosters a dialogue, cultivating an appreciation for the distinctive elements of the Baroque musical tradition. These pieces, along with several other complementary works from the period promises to deliver a memorable afternoon of music.
Messiah
Borealis Chamber Artists present Messiah at the beautiful Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary. As a part of the Cathedral’s Music Series, the concert is free (reserved tickets recommended). Come celebrate the Christmas season with Handel’s timeless masterpiece.
Duruflé Requiem
Join Borealis Chamber Artists for their second concert, featuring the Duruflé Requiem with Tom Hamilton on Organ.
Introducing Borealis Chamber Artists
Join us for an afternoon of inspiring music from the Baroque era, featuring joyous, yet underperformed, masterpieces by J.S. Bach, J.C. Bach, and Antonio Vivaldi.