SPARK! Musical Insights

A video musical performance with insights from a member of the SPCO intended to spark curiosity and conversation.

Volumes

Each SPARK! volume explores one piece of music, introduced by a member of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. Each video, including the musical performance, is around 50-minutes in length and includes a printable program with additional information. Click on one of the volumes below to learn more.

Volume 1: The Four Seasons with Joshua Koestenbaum

In this installment of SPARK!, SPCO cellist Joshua Koestenbaum explores music’s undeniable power to transport us to another time instantly.

Volume 2: Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony with Cassie Pilgrim

Join SPCO Principal Oboe Cassie Pilgrim as she uncovers how music can transform our moods.

Explore more music 

The Concert Library has full-length digital concerts for free on-demand viewing. During the SPCO’s performance season (September – early June), selected concerts are livestreamed for free in the Concert Library.  

Sign up to receive email notifications of livestream concerts and new additions to the Concert Library. (You do not need an account to access the Concert Library.)

Your personal concert hall awaits. Anytime, anywhere. Always free.

For Apple and Android mobile devices, the Concert Library is best viewed through the free app, available at:

The Concert Library can also be utilized through a web browser.  

Find helpful tips, including how to watch concerts on a TV or large screen, here.