The Ensemble is made up of approximately 70 singers aged between 12 and 17 years. As well as attending weekly rehearsals, the members of this Ensemble are committed to music studies and/or voice training. They also participate in a variety of wonderful pe...  moreThe Ensemble is made up of approximately 70 singers aged between 12 and 17 years. As well as attending weekly rehearsals, the members of this Ensemble are committed to music studies and/or voice training. They also participate in a variety of wonderful performance opportunities, recordings and a touring program. Brisbane Birralee Voices is acknowledged on home shores and abroad as one of Australia's finest children's choirs. The program encourages young singers to develop their vocal technique and attain musical excellence and there is a strong focus on nurturing the individual in a broader sense. In addition to the excitement of achieving high artistic goals and the personal enrichment experienced by each member, there is an emphasis placed on the benefits of sharing their gift of music with others and the intrinsic value of music within society. This helps develop generosity of spirit, tolerance and acceptance of cultural diversity. They meet the demands of their performance and touring schedule by ha...    less

"Das zerbrochene Ringlein" im Satz von Friedrich Silcher (* 27.06.1789 - † 26.08.1860) und Text von Joseph von Eichendorff (*10.03.1788 - † 26.11.1857) gesungen vom Leipziger Männerquintett Ensemble Nobiles am 31. Mai 2013 in der Leipziger Passage "Speck'...  more"Das zerbrochene Ringlein" im Satz von Friedrich Silcher (* 27.06.1789 - † 26.08.1860) und Text von Joseph von Eichendorff (*10.03.1788 - † 26.11.1857) gesungen vom Leipziger Männerquintett Ensemble Nobiles am 31. Mai 2013 in der Leipziger Passage "Speck's Hof". http://www.Ensemblenobiles.de https://www.facebook.com/Ensemblenobiles --------------------------------------------------------------- TEXT (1., 2. und 5. Strophe): In einem kühlen Grunde da geht ein Mühlenrad; |: Mein' Liebste ist verschwunden, Die dort gewohnet hat. :| Sie hat mir Treu versprochen, Gab mir ein'n Ring dabei; |: Sie hat die Treu gebrochen, Mein Ringlein sprang entzwei. :| Hör ich das Mühlrad gehen, Ich weiß nicht, was ich will, |: Ich möcht am liebsten sterben, Da wär's auf einmal still. :|  less

St. Trinity Ensemble performs traditional christmas song "Away in a manger", arranged by Ola Gjeilo live in St Trinity Church in Podlehnik. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright s...  moreSt. Trinity Ensemble performs traditional christmas song "Away in a manger", arranged by Ola Gjeilo live in St Trinity Church in Podlehnik. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes. I love thee, Lord Jesus! look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me I pray. Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, And take us to heaven to live with thee there. *** Soloist: Taja Kolmanič Sound: Grega Žuraj & Damir Ovčar Video production, scenario & directed: Matjaž Feguš Asistent: Tomaž Rihtar Producer: Valerija Dukarić Art. director: Robert Feguš Thanks to Municipality of Podlehnik & St. Trinity Church in Haloze. http://trinityEnsemble.eu  less

CONCERT: Women Singing Women LOCATION: Cerimon House, Portland, OR DATE: February 2019 VIDEO BY: Wolftraks LISTEN (Melissa Dunphy) [2019 Resonance Ensemble Commission] Texts adapted from testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, by Anita F....  moreCONCERT: Women Singing Women LOCATION: Cerimon House, Portland, OR DATE: February 2019 VIDEO BY: Wolftraks LISTEN (Melissa Dunphy) [2019 Resonance Ensemble Commission] Texts adapted from testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, by Anita F. Hill and Christine Blasey Ford Katherine FitzGibbon, conductor The composer writes: Writing LISTEN was an emotional process. The first hurdle was deciding which excerpts from the testimonies of Anita Hill and Christine Blasey Ford to set, which meant reading and listening and living inside these women’s harrowing stories for an extended period. And like most women, the most discomfiting aspect of listening to their testimony is the recognition. When I first heard about Ford’s experience, I was disturbed by its similarity to an incident that happened to me. I went to an all-girls private school, and we sometimes partnered with an all-boys private school for musicals. One night when I was 15, after a performance, while we were still on stage, one of the boy...    less

For close to two decades, Ensemble Laude women’s choir has enchanted audiences on Vancouver Island with its creative blend of medieval repertoire and contemporary choral works from around the world. Ensemble Laude is a community of women united by a passi...  moreFor close to two decades, Ensemble Laude women’s choir has enchanted audiences on Vancouver Island with its creative blend of medieval repertoire and contemporary choral works from around the world. Ensemble Laude is a community of women united by a passion for choral music and the vision of our Artistic Director, Elizabeth MacIsaac. We celebrate the beauty and resilience of women’s vocal traditions through the ages and seek to share this art form through joyful, soulful, and life-enhancing performances that gladden the heart, lift the spirit, and expand the mind. Ensemble Laude began in 1998 with a group of 12 singers focused solely on medieval music. It has since expanded into a vibrant community choir of over 50 vocalists. Today, our concerts offer an eclectic repertoire, mostly unaccompanied, encompassing early music, sacred and secular works, and folk and world music. We are committed to expanding choral repertoire for women’s voices and regularly commission new Canadian works that preserve and revitaliz...    less

This work served as the finale for The Vocal Art Ensemble's 5th Anniversary "GODAI--Choral Music Summoning the Five Ancient Elements" concerts, at once representing 'Void' which is both nothing and everything. This also served to encore each of the instru...  moreThis work served as the finale for The Vocal Art Ensemble's 5th Anniversary "GODAI--Choral Music Summoning the Five Ancient Elements" concerts, at once representing 'Void' which is both nothing and everything. This also served to encore each of the instrumental Ensembles involved in the concert program.  

The video recorded Plaisir Ensemble amazing musical journey in Hoi An, Vietnam

The Antioch Chamber Ensemble sings the world premiere of "Faces" by Ivo Antognini March 30, 2012 at St. Paul's Chapel, NYC Faces by Sara Teasdale People that I meet and pass In the city's broken roar, Faces that I lose so soon And have neve...  moreThe Antioch Chamber Ensemble sings the world premiere of "Faces" by Ivo Antognini March 30, 2012 at St. Paul's Chapel, NYC Faces by Sara Teasdale People that I meet and pass In the city's broken roar, Faces that I lose so soon And have never found before, Do you know how much you tell In the meeting of our eyes, How ashamed I am, and sad To have pierced your poor disguise? Secrets rushing without sound Crying from your hiding places — Let me go, I cannot bear The sorrow of the passing faces. — People in the restless street, Can it be, oh can it be In the meeting of our eyes That you know as much of me?  less

Choosing exactly the right repertoire for an Ensemble is one of the most essential responsibilities of a conductor.  We want music that stimulates growth within the Ensemble, and also enriches the musical palette of the singers and of the audience me...