A soaring and reflective composition by the American composer Stephen Paulus (who has a role in our profile of Libby Larsen, his friend and colleague), the world premiere of this oratorio features mezzo-soprano Christina Baldwin, soprano Norah Long, and the Basilica Cathedral Chorus. Expect a heady and deeply emotional performance in an inspiring space, presented by the Minnesota Orchestra to mark the sixtieth anniversary of the liberation of the prisoners from Nazi concentration camps. 88 17th St. N., Minneapolis; 612-371-5656; www.minnesotaorchestra.org
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