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The WolfGang Concert: 7 pm, Sunday, May 22, 2022

RETURN OF THE WOLFGANG! Sunday, May 22, 7:00 pm – Church of St. Matthew Now in its 26th season, The WolfGang reappears after a pandemic drought. We are very excited to perform flutist Paul Jacobson’s new transcription for The WolfGang of Mozart’s last symphony, #41 in C (“Jupiter”). In a slightly delayed homage to Beethoven’s […]

Published April 28, 2022. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

Concert on April 9: “Consortium Carissimi” Baroque Ensemble

Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 pm Church of St. Matthew, 510 Hall Ave, St Paul, MN 55107   Consortium Carissimi Presents MISERERE: Music for Holy Week The concert begins with three Responsori of Holy Week of Roman composer Bonifazio Graziani (1604-1664) with four guest singers from St Paul church choirs joining the ensemble for this […]

Published March 30, 2022. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

Music at St. Matthew’s

It’s no secret that the people of St. Matthew love good music!  Here’s what we have to look forward to in the coming months: SUNDAY, March 6, 10:15 am Mass – A group of young violinists from Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphony (GTCYS) will share music with us during mass. SATURDAY, April 9, 7:30 pm […]

Published February 25, 2022. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

Canceled: SPCO concert Thursday, March 12, 2020, 7 pm

This event was canceled ANOTHER MUSICAL OFFERING THIS WEEK! The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra will perform Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony in a program called “Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony: What Makes it Great?” – hosted by Rob Kapilow. Thursday, March 12. 7:00 pm at the Church of St. Matthew. The site for this concert, originally scheduled for Humboldt […]

Published March 6, 2020. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

Music concerts at St. Matthew’ Church, February-April 2020

Eight classical music concerts are being presented on St. Paul’s West Side community, Fall of 2019 through Spring of 2020. Here are the remaining concerts which will take place at the Church of St. Matthew, 510 Hall Ave., St. Paul, MN 55107. Note: The March 12 SPCO concert (listed below) was originally scheduled for Humboldt […]

Published February 14, 2020. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

The Composer Is Dead! February 9, 2020: Family-Friendly Concert by Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra

The Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra Presents a Special 1-Hour Family-Friendly Concert: The Composer Is Dead! Sunday, February 9 at 3pm Church of St. Matthew 510 Hall Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55107 William Schrickel, conductor Jake Endres, narrator Nathaniel Stookey/Lemony Snicket – The Composer Is Dead John Williams – Star Wars Suite – The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)  Jake Endres returns […]

Published February 2, 2020. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

Pictures of 12-8-2019 Saint Paul Civic Symphony concert

The Saint Paul Civic Symphony performed works by Schreker, Tchaikovsky and Brahms on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at the Church of St. Matthew. The program was called “The Past As Present.” Featured was FRIENDS of MN Orchestra Young Artist Competition prize winner Alexander Hersh, cello. Admission was free. We are very grateful to the Saint […]

Published December 14, 2019. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

Free orchestral concert 12-8-2019 by St. Paul Civic Symphony: The Past As Present

The St. Paul Civic Symphony will perform works by Schreker, Tchaikovsky and Brahms at 3 p.m., Sunday, December 8, at the Church of St. Matthew. The program is called “The Past As Present.” Featured is FRIENDS of MN Orchestra Young Artist Competition prize winner Alexander Hersh, cello. Admission is free. Church of St. Matthew, 510 […]

Published November 21, 2019. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

SPCO West Side free concert series 2019-2020

Free concerts by the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO)! Please note that free tickets must be reserved using SPCO’s online ticket center at thespco.org/west-side. Enter your West Side zip code in the “Promotional Code” field before ordering your seats. Download poster: SPCO West Side Concert Series poster 2019-20 West Side Concert Series FREE for West […]

Published November 16, 2019. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

Recap of Baroque Music by Sospiri, October 13, 2019

Here are some photos from the October 13, 2019 concert “Sospiri da Morte” at the Church of Saint Matthew. Event details previously posted here: Sospiri da Morte A Concert of Baroque Music 2 pm, Sunday, October 13, 2019 Church of St. Matthew 510 Hall Ave, St. Paul, MN 55107 Free admission / Entrada gratis About […]

Published October 18, 2019. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

Classical music concerts at St. Matthew and Humboldt High, October 2019-April 2020

Eight classical music concerts will be presented in the coming months on the West Side. The venues include the Church of St. Matthew, 510 Hall Ave., St. Paul, and Humboldt High School. Sospiri, an early Baroque ensemble based in St. Paul, will perform 17th century expressions of death and loss at 2 p.m., Sunday, October […]

Published October 10, 2019. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

Free Concert of Baroque Music by Sospiri: 2 pm, Sunday, October 13, 2019

Sospiri da Morte A Concert of Baroque Music 2 pm, Sunday, October 13, 2019 Church of St. Matthew 510 Hall Ave, St. Paul, MN 55107 Free admission / Entrada gratis About Sospiri da Morte: Sospiri da Morte is an exploration of 17th century musical expressions of death and loss from around the world. From plaintive […]

Published September 19, 2019. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

Libera Boys Choir Concert, Cathedral of St. Paul, July 26

The London-based boys choir “Libera” will be performing at the Cathedral of St. Paul on July 26th at 7:30 PM. They last performed here back in 2011. Their music encompasses a wide range of genres, from Classical and chant, to ambient and popular styles of music. You can listen to their albums on music streaming […]

Published June 28, 2019. Filed Under: General News, Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

Dinosaur Extravaganza! February 10: Family-Friendly Concert by Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra

The Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra Presents Special 1-Hour Family-Friendly Concerts: Dinosaur Extravaganza! Sunday, February 10 at 2pm & 4pm St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 510 Hall Avenue, St. Paul, MN William Schrickel, conductor Larry Prescott, trumpet Marta Troicki, bassoon Jake Endres, narrator Leonard Bernstein – Overture to Candide Giuseppe Tartini – Trumpet Concerto, D. 53: Finale Johann Hummel […]

Published January 19, 2019. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

WolfGang Concert photos, 11-14-2018

The WolfGang Ensemble returned to St. Matthew’s with an All-Haydn Concert on Sunday, November 11, 4:00 PM. A concert of classical chamber music was performed on Mozart era instruments. Works included: London Symphony #7, “The Clock”, transcribed for flute, string quartet & fortepiano by Salomon; Trio in D for flute, cello and fortepiano; string quartet in D […]

Published November 17, 2018. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

WolfGang Concert at Saint Matthew’s, 4 pm, November 14

Sunday Afternoon Chamber Music Concert Church of Saint Matthew November 11, 4:00 PM  The WolfGang Ensemble returns to St. Matthew’s with an All-Haydn Concert on Sunday, November 11, 4:00 PM. Come and enjoy this concert of classical chamber music performed on Mozart era instruments. Works to be perfromed will include: London Symphony #7, “The Clock”, transcribed for […]

Published October 26, 2018. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

Lift Your Voice to the Lord: Singers and Players Needed

St. Matthew’s Choir is in need of additional members; come lift your voice to the Lord. The Choir practices every other Sunday at 9:00 am through May 2019. All levels and abilities come join us. Also needed are cantors and instrumentalists for weekend Masses. Do you play the guitar, flute, piano or other musical instrument? Please […]

Published October 6, 2018. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

Saturday, August 25: 2018 Northern Lights Concert at Augustana Lutheran Church

From the Chamber Music Society of Minnesota (by way of Jill Kilzer): On Saturday, August 25, please join us for the 2018 Northern Lights Chamber Music Institute final concert at Augustana Lutheran Church in West St. Paul at 7 PM. Admission is free.

Published August 23, 2018. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

Feb 11: Family-Friendly Concert by Metropolitan Symphony

The Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra presents: One-Hour Family-Friendly Concert: The Music of Heroes Sunday, February 11 at 3pm St. Matthew’s Catholic Church 510 Hall Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55107 Download an event flyer: MSO concert flyer Feb 11 2018 William Schrickel, Music Director and Conductor Dmitri Shostakovich – Festive Overture, op. 96 Leo Arnaud – Bugler’s Dream John […]

Published February 1, 2018. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

Choir members and instrumentalists needed

If you sing or play a musical instrument we would love to have you come join our Sunday Choir. We practice every other Sunday at 9:00 a.m. All ages and abilities are encouraged to come lift their voice and music to the Lord. 

Published January 11, 2018. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

Feb 11, 2018: Family Concert by Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra

One-Hour Family-Friendly Concert by the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra “The Music of Heroes” Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 3pm St. Matthew’s Catholic Church 510 Hall Avenue, St. Paul, MN Dmitri Shostakovich – Festive Overture, op. 96 Leo Arnaud – Bugler’s Dream John Williams – Olympic Fanfare and Theme John Williams – Star Wars Suite: Main Title John Williams – Quidditch from Harry Potter and […]

Published December 11, 2017. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

WolfGang concert photos and our next orchestral concert

The music of Mozart, C.P.E. Bach, Haydn and Giordani was presented by the Twin-Cities based ensemble, the WolfGang, on Saturday evening, November 18, 7:30 PM, in the Church of St. Matthew Worship Space. The WolfGang performed instrumental chamber music from the time of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, playing on musical instruments of the type used during Mozart’s […]

Published November 21, 2017. Filed Under: Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

The WolfGang in concert

Come and hear music of Mozart, C.P.E. Bach, Haydn and Giordani presented by the Twin-Cities based ensemble, the WolfGang on Saturday evening, November 18, 7:30 PM, in the Church of St. Matthew Worship Space. The WolfGang performs instrumental chamber music from the time of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, playing on musical instruments of the type used during […]

Published October 28, 2017. Filed Under: General News, Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

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